ARTV Preview: NRA Women 5th Annual Ladies Pistol Project

Check out this preview of the American Rifleman TV episode that features NRA Women's 5th Annual Ladies Pistol Project.

posted on January 3, 2024
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The NRA Women 5th Annual Ladies Pistol Project wrapped up in late October 2023, with 47 women firing a selection of .380 ACP caliber and 9mm semi-automatic pistols—19 in total. The event was filmed for American Rifleman TV, airing on Outdoor Channel. The first episode, which aired on Wednesday, Jan. 3, focused on the .380s, and the second part, which airs on Wednesday, Jan. 10. expands into the 9 mms. Check out the preview here. And don't worry, if you are unable to catch them on the first run, they will air again in early summer of 2024, and will then be available right here on this website.

See which of these pistols (listed alphabetically) the ladies liked best in each category:

.380 ACP

  • Beretta Cheetah
  • Browning 1911-380
  • Girsan MC T 14 Tip-Up
  • Glock 42
  • Ruger LCP Max
  • Ruger Security-380 Lite Rack
  • SIG Sauer P365-380 Rose
  • Smith & Wesson M&P380 Shield EZ
  • Walther PD380

9 mm:

  • CZ P10C
  • FN Reflex
  • Glock 19
  • Glock 43X
  • Ruger Max 9
  • SIG P365XL
  • Smith & Wesson Equalizer
  • Springfield Hellcat
  • Taurus GX4 Carry
  • Walther PDP-F

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