Should You Buy A Gun Because Of Its Weight? It Might Depend On Your Holster.

What do you want in your hands? A gun, sure, but do you want something big and beefy or something lightweight that’s easy to carry? After all, guns carrying the same cartridge and load (as delivered by one of our speedloaders, naturally) can be of vastly different weights. So what’s going to help you make that decision?

It depends on your previous shooting: If you’re on the range and have always shot with a heavy gun, a light gun can tend to screw you up. Your arms are accustomed to holding up something weighty and solid, and now that there’s not as much weight you might overcompensate.

It depends on how long you’ll be carrying it around: Will you have the gun on you all day? Are you looking for the best shoulder holster for concealed carry? If you are carrying a gun with you all day, whether hidden or out in the open, you might want to consider the weight.

It depends on the shooter: If you have a shooter in your life who might shoot once a year, they might never get accustomed to a heavy gun. And if the weight dissuades them, they’ll never practice enough to get good. So if you’re looking for a defensive gun for a less-than-casual shooter, weight will probably play a good part in the decision.

Choosing a gun is a personal decision, so make sure you always heft it at a store before buying. Then stop by Speed Beez to find the perfect speed loader for it!