Guns are one of the most popular and appealing weapons among men. There are many guns present in the market which are suitable for everyone, however, on the other hand, there are some firearms that are known around the world for their strength, power, and weight. These guns though may be ideal for men, but they are often considered not-so-perfect for women because they cannot be handled properly. So, in this article, we will tell you about 43 guns that are considered best for men but might not be handled by women properly.
Beretta 92x Performance
The Beretta 92x Performance was first introduced in the middle of 2019 and is one the most standard weapons. It is an upgraded model of the classic Beretta 92 series. The gun has a classic design, but its speed, accuracy, and control have improved. The weapon is specifically designed for competitive shooting and has a steel frame. The frame has made this gun a little heavier and reduced the recoil. Also, the weapon has a textured trigger, which makes it easier to hold in slippery conditions. However, the gun is not per se suitable for women because of its weight and wider grips, making the hand feel fatigued a bit quicker.
Heckler & Koch HK416
The gas-operated assault rifle is made by a German company named Heckler & Koch. Since its introduction, it has been used in several wars including the War in Afghanistan, the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, the Iraq War, and many more. The weight of the firearm ranges between 3 kgs to 4.4 kgs, which makes it heavier. Also, it has a rotating bolt and uses the short-stroke gas piston system, derived from the HK G36. This proprietary system drives the operating rod to force the bolt to the rear. Despite these features, the gun might not be handled by women because of its heavy weight, stiff recoil, and long barrel.
Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range
The firearm was introduced in the market as an improved version of the X-Bolt series. The gun has an innovative design and is a popular choice for precision shooters and hunters because it is specially designed for extreme hunting conditions. The gun has a fluted stainless steel barrel, precision machined action, and an adjustable trigger. However, the firearm is not suitable for women because it is not easy to handle. The weight of the gun is distributed forward and the length of the firearm is way too long, which might make it difficult to be handled by women.
Ruger No. 1 in .416 Rigby
The single-shot rifle, Ruger No. 1 is the next firearm that might not be handled by women without any proper training. The gun has a hammerless falling block action and is designed by Bill Rugner. The firearm is available in a wide variety of cartridges including .218 Bee, .204 Ruger, .22PC, .220 Swift, .223 Remington, 416 Rigby, .416 Ruger, .250 Savage, and many more. However, the cartridge that might not be handled properly by women is the .416 Rigby because it uses a bullet of .416 inches. This shows that the Ruger No. 1 .416 Rigby is quite powerful. Also, the gun has an overall weight that ranges between 2.7 to 4.5 kg, which makes it lie on the heavier side.
Desert Eagle .50 AE
Another firearm that might be considered difficult to handle by women due to numerous factors like weight and design is the Desert Eagle .50 AE. It is a semi-automatic pistol which is very powerful because it has a maximum firing range of 201 metres. Also, the gun is available in a variety of cartridges including the .50 Action Express, which is the largest centerfire cartridge of any pistol. The firearm is available in several variants such as the Mark XIX, Mark VII, and many more. In addition, it has an intense recoil due to its powerful .50 AE cartridge. The gas-operated mechanism of the gun might get clogged by lead particles during firing, preventing it from performing properly.
Marlin 1895 SBL
The Model 1895 SBL by Marlin is a lever-action rifle that might be difficult for some individuals to handle due to physical demands. The gun is made up of stainless steel and offers a capacity of 6+1. In addition, it has a ghost ring rear sight which is adjustable for windage along with a high visibility front sight which allows quicker target acquisition in day as well as night. However, the overall weight of the weapon is approximately 7.3 lbs which makes it a heavy firearm and has a high recoil. Hence, it might be difficult for women to handle it properly but is a must-have for physically strong men.
Winchester Model 70 .458 Win Mag
First introduced in 1936, the Winchester Model 70 is a popular bolt-action rifle which is often called the Rifleman’s Rifle. It is an improved development of the Winchester Model 54 and the action has some design similarities to the designs of Mauser. The Model 70 has been used in many wars including the Vietnam War, World War II, and the Korean War. The firearm is available in various cartridges such as .223 Remington, 7mm Remington Magnum, .22 Hornet, .243 Winchester, 9×57mm Mauser, .458 Mauser, and many more. However, the most difficult to handle is the .458 Win Mag because it is a large game cartridge. Also, the heavy weight of the gun, and flimsy trigger guard, and the floor plate make it difficult to handle.
Remington 700 .300 Win Mag
It is a series of bolt-action rifles which has been produced by Remington since 1962. It is an improved version of the Model 721 and 722, which were introduced by the company in 1948. The overall weight of the firearm is 8.99 lbs and often comes with 3, 4, and 5-round internal magazines, depending upon the caliber. The gun is available in many cartridges such as 6mm Remington, .243 Winchester, 6.5mm Creedmoor, .257 Weatherby Magnum, .300 Win Mag, and many more. The most difficult to handle is the .300 Win Mag cartridge because it uses 7.8 mm bullets. Also, the gun has a high recoil of approximately 30.5 pounds, which might be difficult for some women to handle.
Weatherby Mark V .460 Weatherby Magnum
The Weatherby Mark V is another bolt-action rifle that was first introduced in 1957 and is considered the flagship rifle of the manufacturing company. By many gun owners, the rifle is regarded as a luxurious firearm. The gun is available in a wide variety of cartridges such as .270 Weatherby Magnum, .375 Weatherby Magnum, .378 Weatherby Magnum, .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Remington Magnum, 7 mm Weatherby Magnum, and many more. However, the most difficult to handle is the.460 Weatherby Magnum cartridge because it is very powerful. The gun has a severe recoil, which, according to some, is too much when shot from a bench. Due to all these reasons, the gun might be difficult to control by women.
FN FAL 7.62 NATO
The not-so-easy-to-use firearm, which might be difficult to handle by women with less training or strength, is the FN FAL 7.62 NATO. It is a battle rifle that originated in Belgium and has an overall weight of 4.25 kg. The weapon’s overall length is 1090 mm and the barrel length is 533 mm. During the Cold War, the gun was adopted by several NATO countries. Though the gun is very popular, it might be difficult to handle because of its heavy weight and long length, which makes it difficult to use in close quarters. Also, the gun has a light recoil in semi-automatic mode. But when fired in fully automatic mode, the recoil becomes intense and the weapon quickly climbs off-target.
Heckler & Koch G3 7.62 NATO
The battle rifle, HK G3 was developed by a German manufacturing company named Heckler & Koch. It was first developed in the 1950s and has an overall length of 1025 mm. The firearm is available in a lot of variants and the overall weight ranges between 9.66 lbs to 10 lbs. The weapon is chambered in the 7.62 NATO cartridge and is considered powerful because it offers a maximum firing range of 1000 meters. Despite its features, the gun might be difficult to handle by women who have less strength and training because its recoil is a little harder and is quite heavy in weight.
M240 Machine Gun
It is a medium machine gun that uses a belt of bullets and a gas system to help it fire continuously. Since the late 1970s, the M240 Machine gun has been used by the Armed Forces of the United States and has been used in several wars, including the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, Operation Urgent Fury, and many more. The overall weight of the weapon is 27.6 lbs, and it uses 7.62×51mm NATO bullets, which might be difficult for people who have less strength and training. Also, the maximum firing range offered by the weapon is 3725 m, which indicates that it is very powerful. It has been stated that the gun can malfunction if the gas system isn’t cleaned properly.
M2 Browning .50 BMG
The M2 Browning is the next heavy machine gun which might not be ideal to be used by women without proper training or who have relatively less strength. It was designed during the end of World War I and uses the most powerful .50 BMG or 12.7 mm cartridge. Because it is a heavy machine gun, the gun has been used in several wars including World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and the Iraq War. Though the gun has many good features, but it might not be used by women properly because its weight is over 80 pounds, making it difficult to move around.
Barrett M95
The Barrett M95 is also chambered in .50 BMG, which is the most powerful cartridge. It is a bolt-action and heavyweight rifle which has been adopted by many armed forces around the world. The Barrett M95 is an enhanced version of the originally popular, Barrett M90. The firearm has a bullpup design and the trigger as well as the pistol grip have been moved forward by one inch in the M95. The weight of Barrett M95 is approximately 10.7 Kg and generates a significant recoil when fired. Also, it is a large rifle, which might be difficult to handle by women who have less strength or small stature.
McMillan TAC-50
The anti-material rifle, McMillan TAC-50 first appeared in the commercial markets in the late 1980s. Until November of 2023, the weapon held the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill. It is a weapon that has been specially designed for law enforcement and military agencies and is chambered for a .50 BMG cartridge. The cartridge is popularly used in heavy machine guns and anti-material rifles because it is the most powerful. It generates an intense recoil, which can be difficult for individuals who have less strength or training to control. Also, the overall weight of 11.8 Kg might be less comfortable for women who have small stature.
Accuracy International AS50 .50 BMG
Another anti-material rifle that uses the.50 BMG cartridge is the Accuracy International AS50. It is a semi-automatic weapon that uses special bullets that explode or catch fire and also has a gas system which helps in firing the bullets continuously. The overall weight of the firearm is approximately 14.1 Kg, has a length of 1369 mm, and is specially designed for the British Armed Forces and the U.S. Navy SEALs. Because the gun uses the .50 BMG cartridge, the recoil is strong and might not be handled by women properly. Though the gun has precision handling which reduces the recoil, it still requires an individual to have a greater physical strength to handle it properly.
Ruger Super Redhawk .454 Casull
Introduced in 1987, the Ruger Super Redhawk is a line of double-action revolvers that are made up of stainless steel material. The weapon is available in 4 types of cartridges which are .480 Ruger, .454 Casull, 10mm Auto, and .44 Auto. However, the Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull is considered the most powerful and is the first 6-shot revolver to be introduced in the cartridge. It is a high-powered cartridge that can generate almost 5 times the recoil of the.45 Colt and almost 75% more recoil energy than the .44 Magnum. Its powerful recoil which in turn requires a strong grip might make it difficult to be handled by women properly.
ArmaLite AR-10 .308 Win
The next firearm that might be difficult to handle by women who have less strength or training is the ArmaLite AR-10 in .308 Winchester cartridge. The battle rifle was first introduced in the year 1956 and has been used in various wars including the Sudanese Civil War and the Portuguese Colonial War. In addition to .308 Win, the weapon is available in 7.62×51mm and 6.5mm Creedmoor. The weight of the gun ranges between 7.25 lbs to 8.9 lbs along with 1050 mm overall length. Due to its heavy weight, powerful recoil and not being very handy, women might not use the weapon properly.
Smith & Wesson Model 500
The Model 500 of Smith & Wesson is a 5-shot large caliber revolver whose overall weight ranges between 1.59 kg to 2.26 kg. The weapon has a lot of variants and is available in two different cartridges which are, .500 S&W Magnum and .500 S&W Special. Though the S&W Model 500 has some great features, but its heavy recoil and weight might make it difficult to be handled by women. Also, it has been reported that many shooters have felt the heat and concussive force of the gun while firing because of its strong recoil.
Daniel Defense DDM4 V7
The DDM4 V7 is an AR-15 style weapon that has a cold hammer forged 16-inch barrel along with a DD-improved Flash Suppressor to reduce the flash signature. Also, the gun has a gas system which ultimately provides smooth and reliable cycling and also helps in reducing the perceived recoil. In addition to this, the gun is chambered for a 5.56mm NATO cartridge and has an overall weight of 6.2 lbs. Though the weapon has some renowned features, but it might create some problems for women who have less strength and experience. The weapon has a recoil management system but requires proper control when continuously firing. Also, it requires strength to hold it properly.
CheyTac Intervention Rifle
The bolt-action sniper rifle is a powerful and heavy-weight weapon with an overall weight of 14.1 kg. The gun can also be called an anti-material rifle because it has a magazine that can hold up to 7 bullets in a single row, which can be replaced by a smaller magazine that can hold five bullets. The firearm is available in .408 Cheyenne Tactical or .375 Cheyenne Tactical cartridges. Due to these high-caliber ammunition, the gun might be difficult to handle by women because it produces severe recoil. Also, it is designed for long-range shooting, which requires proper training and strength.
Benelli M4 Tactical 12-Gauge Shotgun
The semi-automatic shotgun, Benelli M4 originated in Italy and is the last model which was produced in the line of Benelli Super 90 shotguns. The most loved feature of this weapon is the auto-regulating gas-operated system, which was specially created for this particular weapon. The gun has been used in many wars including the Libyan Civil War, the Iraqi Civil War, and many more. The overall weight of the gun is 3.82 kg and has a length that ranges between 889mm to 1010mm. Because the gun fires 12-gauge shells, which produce intense recoil, the gun might not be handled properly by women.
Mossberg 590A1- 9 Shot 12-Gauge Shotgun
The pump-action shotgun, Mossberg 590A1- 9 Shot has a heavy-walled barrel, tapped and drilled receiver along with a steel-to-steel lockup. The weapon is intended for military use under extreme conditions and rough handling. The gun fires 12-gauge shells which produces intense recoil and has an overall weight of approximately 7 pounds, which might make it difficult to handle by women who have less strength and training.
Saiga-12
Another firearm that might not be suitable to be used by women who have less strength and training is the Saiga-12. It is an automatic shotgun that comes in many different styles and the design is based on the famous Kalashnikov rifles. The weapon has a rotating bolt along with a long-stroke gas piston-operated system. Also, it has a square magazine which allows the gun to shoot multiple rounds in a row. Though, the gun has renowned features, its weight of around 3.6 kg and intense recoil might make it difficult to be handled by women properly.
Uzi Pro 9mm Full Auto
The Uzi Pro is a weapon that is based on the widely famous UZI sub-machine gun. The weapon has advanced polymers in the lower section of the receiver, which makes the relocation of the bullets easier. Also, the gun uses a blow-back system which helps the shooter to fire smoothly. In addition, the firearm has integrated adjustable iron sights along with a threaded barrel for suppressor compatibility. Despite these features, the firearm might not be ideal for women to handle because the gun has a full-auto feature which creates continuous firing and might be difficult for people to control who have less strength and training.
AK-47 7.62*39mm
The next weapon that might not be handled by women properly is the AK-47, which is chambered for 7.62*39mm caliber. It is an assault rifle that was developed by the Soviet Union and till today, it is one of the widely used firearms. The weapon is available in a variety of variants including modernized variants such as AKM and RPK. Though the gun has renowned features, it is not ideal for individuals who have less strength or training because it fires 7.62*39mm bullets, which creates significant recoil. Therefore, when fired by such an individual, the gun can injure or even break the arm.
5.7*28mm
It is a personal defense firearm, also called a submachine gun. It originated in Belgium and has been used in many wars, including the War in Afghanistan, the Iraq War, the Mexican Drug War, and many more. The overall weight of the weapon ranges between 2.6 kg and 2.85 kg and is available in a 5.7*28mm cartridge. It is an unconventional weapon with a bullpup design, a closed bolt, and straight blowback action. However, the gun might not be easier for women to handle who have less strength because of its weight. However, for the strong ones, Weight is manageable, but recoil and design require training. While the FN P90 is compact, holding it longer might be tiring due to its heavy weight.
X Bolt 2 Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber
The X Bolt 2 Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber is the next rifle that might not be suitable for women who have less strength or training. The bolt-action rifle’s most loved feature is its McMillan Game Warden 2.0 stock which is made up of carbon fibre. The overall weight of the rifle is over 6 lbs and is available in many powerful calibers such as the .308 Win., 6.5 PRC, 6.8 Western, and many more. Hence, due to all these reasons, the gun might be difficult for women to hold for a longer period.
Thompson Submachine Gun .45 ACP
The submachine gun is a blowback-operated and selective-fire weapon that was first introduced in the year 1918. Since its introduction, it has been used in many wars including the Irish Civil War, Banana Wars, Chaco War, World War II, Chinese Civil War, and many more. It was the first weapon in the commercial markets named a submachine gun. The gun’s overall weight ranges between 4.5 kg to 4.9 kg and is available in .45 ACP and 10mm Auto calibers. Therefore, the gun is not ideal for women to handle properly because of its weight and mechanical recoil.
FN SCAR 17S
The FN SCAR 17S is a member of the FN SCAR family of automatic rifles with a short-stroke gas piston operation. The magazine capacity offered by the firearm is 20 rounds and has an overall weight of approximately 7.9 lbs. In addition, the weapon is chambered for 7.62x51mm caliber, considered one of the most powerful. The caliber produces an intense recoil, which might make it difficult for women to handle it properly if they do not have enough strength and training.
PKM 7.62*54mmR
The PKM is a modernized and improved version of the original PK machine gun, which was first introduced in 1961. Subsequently, the PKM variant was introduced in 1969. The overall weight of the gun is approximately 9 kg and is available in 7.62*54mmR caliber. In addition, the gas-operated firearm’s length is around 1203mm. Though the PKM was introduced for weight reduction and easier operation, it still might be difficult for women to handle because of its heavy weight and high recoil.
Steyr AUG A3 5.56 NATO
The Steyr AUG A3 is a variant of the standard Steyr AUG, which is a popular bullpup assault rifle. The weapon is offered in various calibers including the 5.56*45mm NATO, .40 S&W, 9*19mm Parabellum, and .300 AAC Blackout. The A3 version has a Picatinny rail on the top of the receiver and also features an external bolt release. Though the gun has some renowned features, it is not suitable for women because it might be difficult for them to handle. The weapon has an approximate weight of 8.8 lbs which is heavier than many contemporary rifles.
Remington Model 870
It is a pump action shotgun that is primarily used by the general public, law enforcement agencies, and military organizations. The overall weight of the weapon ranges between 3.2 kg to 3.6 kg and is available in various calibers such as 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 16 gauge, 28 gauge, or .410 bore. The design of the Remington 870 is the 4th major design in the Remington pump action shotguns. However, this firearm might be difficult to handle for women who have less strength or training because it produces significant recoil, which can injure a person’s arm if not fired with proper technique.
Galil ACE 52 7.62 NATO
The Galil ACE 52 is a variant of the IWI Galil ACE, which is a series of battle and assault rifles. The weapons in this particular series are based upon the original design of IMI Galil and use a modern design to increase accuracy. The ACE 52 variant is available in 7.62*51mm NATO caliber and has an overall weight of 3.6 kg. However, though the firearm has many appealing features, it cannot be used properly by individuals who have a small stature or lack proper training. Because it is a gas-operated rifle that has a rotating bolt, the shooter should use the proper technique to fire it.
Tavor TAR-21 5.56 NATO
The Tavor TAR-21 is now known as the IWI Tavor. It is an assault rifle that has a bullpup design and has been used in several wars such as the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Israel Hamas War, the South Thailand Insurgency, and many more. The weapon has an overall weight of 3.27 kg and a length of 720 mm. Primarily, the firearm is chambered for 5.56*45mm NATO caliber and has a relatively strong recoil, which can be difficult to handle by people who have less strength or training. Also, the heavy weight and long length of the gun further contribute to making it difficult to use.
Springfield Armory M1A 7.62*51mm NATO
The semi-automatic rifle was first made in the year 1971 and is primarily based on the M-14 Rifle. The weapon has a two-stage trigger, National Match Front Sight along with Military Aperture Front Sight. The overall weight of the gun ranges between 7.8 pounds to 11.6 pounds, which implies that it is a heavyweight rifle. Also, one of the cartridges for which the firearm is chambered is the 7.62*51mm NATO. This cartridge produces an intense recoil. Hence, the M1A might be difficult to be used by women, without proper training.
Heckler & Koch PSG-1 7.62 NATO
It is a sniper rifle that has been used in several wars such as the Yemeni Civil War and War in Iraq. The weapon has a roller-delayed blowback action and is mechanically based on H&K’s G3. The 7.2 kg of weight and 1230mm of length imply that the PSG-1 is a heavyweight rifle, which might not be used by women who have less strength, small stature, and do not have proper training. Also, it has a faster reload rate which makes it a deadly weapon.
Walther WA 2000 .300 Win Mag
The next semi-automatic sniper rifle that might not be used by women properly is the Walther WA 2000. It was introduced in the markets in 1981 and was produced in three calibers, .300 Win Mag, 7.62×51mm NATO, and 7.5×55mm Swiss. The gun is gas-operated and has a rotating bolt. The firearm’s weight ranges between 6.95 kg and 7.91 kg and has a length of 995mm. Hence, due to its heavy weight and long length, the rifle might be difficult to use without proper techniques.
Serbu BFG-50A
The BFG-50A is produced by Serbu Firearms and is a semi-automatic, gas-operated rifle. It is available in .50 BMG caliber, which produces intense recoil and can injure the arm of a person if not used with proper training and caution. The weapon has a 3-lug rotating bolt and an overall weight of 23 lbs or 10.4 kg, which implies that it is quite a heavy rifle. Also, BFG-50A has a hydraulic buffer for the reduction of recoil but it increases concussion, which is one of its drawbacks.
PTR 91
PTR 91 is a semi-automatic rifle which is produced by PTR Industries. The full name of the modern rifle is Precision Target Rifle and is based on the Heckler & Koch G3 battle rifle. The weapon has an overall weight of 4.41 kg and a length of 1026 mm, which clearly implies that it is a heavyweight rifle. Also, the weapon produces heavy recoil because it is available in .308 Winchester, .243 Winchester, 7.62×51mm NATO, and 7.62×39mm calibers. Therefore, because of all these reasons, the weapon might be difficult to handle by women who have less physical strength.
Ruger Mini-14 5.56 NATO
The Ruger Mini-14 is a semi-automatic rifle that is lightweight but can be difficult to handle by women of small stature because rifles, in general, are tough. It was first introduced in 1973 and its outward design was primarily based on the M14 rifle. However, the Ruger Mini1-4 uses a different type of bullet the 5.56×45mm NATO, which produces high recoil. After many years, the firearm was made available in more powerful calibers. Though the weapon has some renowned features, it has reliability issues and a small trigger guard.
Dragunov SVD 7.62*54mmR
It is a sniper rifle or designated marksman rifle that uses a bullet of 7.62*54mmR caliber, which produces significantly strong recoil but not extreme. The overall weight of the gun ranges from 4.30 kg to 5.02 kg and has a long length of 1225 mm or 48.2 inches. This firearm might be ideal for men but it is not a perfect choice for women who have less strength or lack proper training. The rifle, when fired from a lying position, produces recoil which is much stronger. Also, its accuracy rate is marginally low.
M107A1 .50 BMG
The M107A1 is a popular semi-automatic weapon produced by the Barrett Firearms. It is available in .50 BMG caliber, which is widely known for having an intense recoil. The recoil-operated firearm has an overall weight of 13 kg and a length of 1446 mm, which implies that it is quite heavyweight. Hence, due to its weight, length, and high recoil, the weapon might not be handled properly by women who have less strength or lack training.
NOTE: Remember that these are not gender-specific weapons. With adequate training and skills, anyone can use and handle these firearms, regardless of gender.
