My lady has her own black rifle now. Got it today.
DPMS Classic Panther 16.
I knew she was interested in getting one, since I taught her to shoot she has
shot my colt a number of times. Lately she has been talking about getting one
that would be “hers”.
I’ve always told her, for that matter everyone I’ve introduced to shooting, listen to experts, but get what feels right for you.
Example: i don’t own a Glock, don’t have anything against them mechanically,
but they don’t fit my hand comfortably. Not like a 1911A1 or a HiPower.
I figureg Hallie would get a colt because that’s what she learned on, instead she got the panther because it “felt better”. How can I argue against her doing what i told her.
oh well, i suppose it can be a learning gun and then relagated to a plinker/loaner.
JDT
You forgot to tell her that sometimes things feel right but we all know that quality is what you want in the long run.
Where in IA do you live? I spent four years on Rock Island Arsenal sandwiched between Moline, IL and Davenport, IA. That area was a great place to be stationed. The people up that way are real Americans.
We’re in Des Moines.
She’s native, I’m from Nebraska.
NEVER tell a Husker joke in public in NE.
No matter how funny ( or true ) it is.
Oh well, what’s done is done. Don’t harp on her about her purchase, and if things break explain to her why. Feel lucky that you have a lady that you can talk guns with.
PS: buy her a BCM or LMT BCG and stake her castle nut.
Psh, I do it all the time! What’s the worst that can happen? Having your buddies duct tape you to a pole in the basement and leave you there overnight?
Long story…:eek:
Dunderway, I’m not going to say anything negative to her. It’s her gun, I figure
she can learn from it and we’ll upgrade when SHE is ready for it.
Considering that she could have been a poster child for the Brady people
4 years ago I’m happy that she was confident enough to buy the gun by herself.
it’s her first unassissted purchase.
i will be honest, this one seems to have abetter fit than most DPMS pieces I’ve seen. It’s going to the range this weekend, we’ll see how it works.
Good deal. Not all DPMS guns go belly up. If it proves itself as reliable, and she wants to take a course or use it for HD, then you could do some easy PM and be good to go. Have fun!
or you could check gunbroker and see what new dpms uppers go for and if it’s reasonable, switch the upper out for a BCM or LMT w/o her knowing;)
Wanna’ here something funny? My first AR was a DPMS. It had a properly staked carrier key. Never had any issues with this gun. Owned it for a year,3000rds. thru it. Sold it and bought an Armalite. Carrier key was untouched, let alone staked. Now that I’ve been coming here for awhile I have learned to build my own rifles. Congratulations to you on being lucky enough to have a wife/girlfriend that shares your appreciation of firearms.
If we are confessing…
In the mid-90’s - waaayyy before I was interested in shooting - I was visiting with some relatives who are rabid hunters/shooters and lifelong NRA supporters. There was some discussion and griping around the table about the assault weapons ban.
My comment: “There is no good reason why anyone needs an assault rifle.”
Fast forward to Christmas 2006 while visiting the same relatives and I announce that I am the new owner of an AR. Every one of those guys remembered that comment. Thankfully, they weren’t too hard on me. In retrospect, I probably deserved it.
EJH
My wedding day
I Do!!
…just kidding baby:) Luv ya!!
With the same grip and stock, I don’t know how much different they could feel. Leave it to a woman
At least she’s a shooter and not afraid of the EBRs. I’m in the process of building my g/f an AR myself. She saw a picture of a pink Sun Devil one day when she was browsing online and she has to have one. For what it’s worth, she said she likes the feel of my Colt 6920 with carry-handle better than my CMMG wearing an Aimpoint.
LOL 1st thing I thought of when I read the title
How did it feel any different than the Colt? ARs basically “feel” the same, unless the stock is different or something . . . …
A Glock vs a 1911 I can see the “feel” argument, but with ARs? 
I wonder if the DPMS was an HBAR.
Why does this sound so dirty, lol.
Be happy you’ve got a nice lady to shoot guns with. Enjoy.
Welcome to the Des Moines Metro. its not so bad and just remember Lincoln is only three hours, short drive for a Huskers game. GO HUSKERS, sorry had to do it.
I bought a Superior Arms Mid-length, good price and everything was staked correctly. Small company but built right and good customer service. Plus if she is just using it as a plinker or range toy it will most likely work just fine.
Don’t take it too hard. I bought my wife a CMMG 14.5 pencil barrel middie for Christmas a couple of years ago. I should have picked something further left on the chart. It runs OK now – after some homework here.
A couple of crude jokes came to mind while I was writing that, but I decided to keep it clean. 
Shorter barrel and mine has a surefire on the front end. makes the balance different, plus she’s only 5’4" tall and kind of topheavy. Apparently the sling i have pokes her when she shoulders it.
She used to be terrified of ALL firearms, had never handled one, didn’t know anyone who did. Basically got all her info from TV and movies so she knew that all
firearms would throw a human completely across a room in little pieces if you hit them in the little finger or ankle.
I’m very proud of her, she was at least able to admit and overcome her ignorance
and learn.