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Hi, 129lb. female with small hands trying to decide best first gun for range, carry & home protection. Was leaning towards Ruger LPC.380 because of size but not too comfy with not having attached safety and now leading towards S&W m&p9 shield plus. Also looking for best defense and range ammo to match… any suggestions???
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Hi Terry, I would suggest the Ruger Security 380, it is a lite rack gun with a manual safety that gives you either 10 or 15 round capacity.
15rd - budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/151753/ruger+sec-380+.380+acp+3.42+15rd+black ,
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10rd - budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/157197/ruger+sec-380+.380+acp+3.42+10rd+hgue ,
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As for ammo, most any well known brand should work, some guns are finicky, so try a box before you stock up.
Range - budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/33551/fiocchi+.380+acp+95+grain+full+metal+jacket+50rd+box ,
Defense - budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/56780/hornady+critical+defense+.380+acp+90gr+ftx+25rd+box ,
Stay safe & have a great day!