Girl-Friendly Home Defense

**no_brains_no_worries** · 06-24-2009, 04:56 AM

A buddy of mine just got one of the new SW Sigmas. It's light, easy to use 9mm and the trigger has a safety built right in. Apparently no fumbling with a switch or button, just squeeze hard and it'll fire. I haven't shot it yet but for someone who has never fired a gun before that might be great.

Also, I gotta say that a big ass dog will keep most tweakers out. Seriously, some people might see a chick with a gun and be like "she's a lousy shot" but if they see a Rottweiler or Pitbull, they think "Fuck, I can't outrun that."

**SneeBeezums** · 06-24-2009, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by no_brains_no_worries

Also, I gotta say that a big ass dog will keep most tweakers out. Seriously, some people might see a chick with a gun and be like "she's a lousy shot" but if they see a Rottweiler or Pitbull, they think "Fuck, I can't outrun that."

While I agree that even the sound of a large dog's bark is enough to send the petty thug away, I dont think a dog will work in this situation. Considering they live in apartment, a lot of landlords will not allow dogs over certain sizes, or none at all, into the apartment.

**no_brains_no_worries** · 06-25-2009, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by SneeBeezums

While I agree that even the sound of a large dog's bark is enough to send the petty thug away, I dont think a dog will work in this situation. Considering they live in apartment, a lot of landlords will not allow dogs over certain sizes, or none at all, into the apartment.

I didn't even think about that. I read an article a few years about about pet store owners claiming that the majority of customers looking for a large dog (100lbs +) are single college girls who want home defense. I wouldn't suggest a single female to own a dog that rivals them in weight, but since they are a couple I figured it might be a good move.

**SneeBeezums** · 06-25-2009, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by no_brains_no_worries

I didn't even think about that. I read an article a few years about about pet store owners claiming that the majority of customers looking for a large dog (100lbs +) are single college girls who want home defense. I wouldn't suggest a single female to own a dog that rivals them in weight, but since they are a couple I figured it might be a good move.

Oh yeah don't get me wrong I like the idea and plan on having a large breed dog of my own as well. I have a 1yr old 110lb Great Dane/Lab mix at home. When somebody is at the door or she hears something she don't like she barks and goes ballistic. I could see this making some people nervous of walking through the door. Although from what I understand some insurance companies will raise your home owner's insurance if they know that you have a dog like a Rottweiler or Pitbull because of their reputation.

**Anonymous D** · 06-24-2009, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by no_brains_no_worries

A buddy of mine just got one of the new SW Sigmas. It's light, easy to use 9mm and the trigger has a safety built right in. Apparently no fumbling with a switch or button, just squeeze hard and it'll fire. I haven't shot it yet but for someone who has never fired a gun before that might be great.

Also, I gotta say that a big ass dog will keep most tweakers out. Seriously, some people might see a chick with a gun and be like "she's a lousy shot" but if they see a Rottweiler or Pitbull, they think "Fuck, I can't outrun that."

My buddy has a Sigma in .40 and although I hear all kinds of bad stuff online about them, his has never messed up.

**DAVIDSDIVAD** · 10-26-2009, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by no_brains_no_worries

A buddy of mine just got one of the new SW Sigmas. It's light, easy to use 9mm and the trigger has a safety built right in. Apparently no fumbling with a switch or button, just squeeze hard and it'll fire. I haven't shot it yet but for someone who has never fired a gun before that might be great.

Also, I gotta say that a big ass dog will keep most tweakers out. Seriously, some people might see a chick with a gun and be like "she's a lousy shot" but if they see a Rottweiler or Pitbull, they think "Fuck, I can't outrun that."

My buddy just bought one of those against my advice, and it is a solid pistol, but it has a long, feels-like-20 lb trigger.

I would not recommend that to a girl with no pistol experience as she is going to be jerking shots everywhere.