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What is the best pistol for a woman with small hands?

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Bryan Villella is the Lead Firearms Instructor and Owner of Don't Be A Sitting Duck in Kissimmee, Florida. Bryan has nine years of professional experience and is an NRA and Florida State Certified “K” Instructor. He leads certified training courses necessary to get licensed through the state to work in the private security field. He prioritizes safety and building comfortable environments for people to learn skills safely.

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There's not really any gun that's better for a female versus better for a male. It's just finding what you personally are comfortable with. Obviously, if it's a concealed carry handgun, you'll need a small gun, but smaller doesn't always necessarily mean better. Find a gun that you're going to be comfortable with so that you can build more confidence at the range.

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Can I get a left-handed pistol?

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Left-handed and ambidextrous handguns are typically more expensive than right-handed ones. All of my left-handed shooting buddies get used to the right-handed functions anyway.

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Can I do the test online?

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That depends on what kind of test you're talking about. If you just mean taking a test about different types of handguns to find the right one for you, then yes, but be careful as some of these online tests are not reliable or accurate. It's recommended that you go to a range or somewhere to try the guns in person.

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You discussed tactical lights and night sights; what is your take on laser sights?

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I would personally rather have them on a rifle than a handgun, but if you want to do laser sights on a pistol, go for it!

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Is semi-automatic different from fully-automatic?

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Semi-automatic means that 1 bullet will come out per trigger pull. A fully-automatic gun will continuously fire bullets when the trigger is held down.

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