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9mm for the wife what would you recommend?
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BehindBlueI's
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Ultimately it's up to her.
I would take a look at several 9mm single stacks, to include the Glock 43, the Shield, the XDS and the PPS. I'd also take a look at the LCR on the revolver side of the house, although probably in .38 instead of 9mm.
Single stacks and slim gripped revolvers tend to fit smaller hands better and conceal easier. If she's up for double stack, the Glock 26 is where I'd start the search.
Get her to a range where she can shoot various offerings, see what actually conceals well, and go from there.
I would take a look at several 9mm single stacks, to include the Glock 43, the Shield, the XDS and the PPS. I'd also take a look at the LCR on the revolver side of the house, although probably in .38 instead of 9mm.
Single stacks and slim gripped revolvers tend to fit smaller hands better and conceal easier. If she's up for double stack, the Glock 26 is where I'd start the search.
Get her to a range where she can shoot various offerings, see what actually conceals well, and go from there.
Sig P938 would get my vote. Springfield XDS in 9mm might also be good. I had one in 45ACP, but the backstrap hurt my hand, I'm a big fan of 45ACP single stacks, but that one just wasn't for me. I'm also a fan of revolvers. She needs to try as many guns as possible, but don't overthink it- you can always trade or sell if it turns out to not be the one for her.
A G19 is always a solid choice for carry as is a CZ P01. The P01 is one of the best carry guns CZ offers. A CZ P07 in 9mm ranks up there pretty well too. with a possible 17+1 capacity in a footprint that's only a bit larger than the G19 or P01, it's hard to beat too.
Tiny is nice to carry, but when you are new to shooting a bigger pistol is usually a lot more user friendly. Even though at this point I have shot a lot, feel comfortable shooting, and can shoot pretty well, I still sometimes get jamming issues with tiny guns because of limp-wristing. All it takes is for my grip to be slightly wrong and then I will limp wrist, and in a crisis situation that's not great. However, the jams at the range are good experience. Don't push her into a 9mm, a .380 might work better for her, and a .380 carried with her is more effective than a 9mm left at home. Give her time and take her to practice a lot. It took me years to feel comfortable with a .45, but not very long to be able to rack any slide.
My personal opinions:
G19 - Very user friendly. Simple. Easy to size down later to a G26, G 43, or G42 (a .380) because they all work the same. Never had a limp wristing problem. Hard to conceal.
G26 - Not quite as user friendly but significantly easier to conceal in tight jeans or a purse. Never had a limp wristing problem.
Shield - Soft shooter, very popular with women, not too hard to conceal. Feels weird to me. Not a bad choice if she likes it.
G42/43 - For a newer shooter I wouldn't get the 43, I'd get the .380 version. Definitely easier to conceal. Limp wristing is a problem and can cause a jam. The 42 is snappy compared to the Sig P938 but I don't feel like it's bad at all compared to other tiny guns.
Sig P938 - Love it, but there are different versions so check which grip she likes because some feel really rough while shooting and I personally hate the rubber version, it has a weird bump that does not work for me. Limp wristing is still a problem and can cause a jam. With the safety and stuff it's not simple like a Glock.
My personal opinions:
G19 - Very user friendly. Simple. Easy to size down later to a G26, G 43, or G42 (a .380) because they all work the same. Never had a limp wristing problem. Hard to conceal.
G26 - Not quite as user friendly but significantly easier to conceal in tight jeans or a purse. Never had a limp wristing problem.
Shield - Soft shooter, very popular with women, not too hard to conceal. Feels weird to me. Not a bad choice if she likes it.
G42/43 - For a newer shooter I wouldn't get the 43, I'd get the .380 version. Definitely easier to conceal. Limp wristing is a problem and can cause a jam. The 42 is snappy compared to the Sig P938 but I don't feel like it's bad at all compared to other tiny guns.
Sig P938 - Love it, but there are different versions so check which grip she likes because some feel really rough while shooting and I personally hate the rubber version, it has a weird bump that does not work for me. Limp wristing is still a problem and can cause a jam. With the safety and stuff it's not simple like a Glock.
Thank you for the great feedback. We went to the range last night and my wife tried the G19, XDS and PPQ.
Looks like she is favoring the Walther at this point. To her it was easier to control and felt more comfortable.
But now she wants to try out the Sig238 & the CZP01 before making a decision.
Looks like she is favoring the Walther at this point. To her it was easier to control and felt more comfortable.
But now she wants to try out the Sig238 & the CZP01 before making a decision.
Areoflyer09
Master
I'm quite fond of the PPQ. Turns out so is my fiancé, so guess who uses the PPQ when we are at the range now?
Thomas13906
Plinker
My wife likes her M&P Shield 9mm
Best bet is to take her to a store and have her hold a bunch of guns in her hand both with one hand and 2 hand grips and have her really feel each one and see how she handles them. Then, you take her to the range and see if they have the one she wants so she can try it out. Blythe's in Valpo has a large selection of guns for that and they'll let you shoot a lot of the used guns.
My wife finally settled on a Walther CCP... basically out the window now (since it's in Walther's hands for the recall) and will be for several boxes of ammo after it's returned. Other than a gritty trigger, we've had none of the issues others have reported.
I know it's PC to always let the SO decide for themselves. Too often though, they don't know what they don't know, (and their spouse doesn't either.)
Ill argue the opposite direction of most. Especially if the Mrs. is new to shooting and you are both changing. Pick the most popular gun, the one with the most and most affordable options for magazines, holsters, etc. Maybe the one the majority of LEO in the country carry? Maybe the one the most trainers carry? Maybe the one you can readily find an armorer's class for to learn all the particulars and nuances of the gun along with cleaning and maintenance?
In your circumstance, it would be foolish not to go with the same gun. Crazy not for a couple NOT to have universal gear and MAGS.
Save yourself a lot of time, trouble and money. Buy 2 G19's and carry gear. Sign up for some classes to mold yourselves around these universally accepted and favored guns. Train, practice and carry these guns for a year or more and you'll be happy you didn't have to throw $ on $, on $ changing, switching, etc.
Later on, after you've mastered these guns, you can specialize to other guns if you choose. You'll sell your gear for surprisingly close to what you have in it.
Ill argue the opposite direction of most. Especially if the Mrs. is new to shooting and you are both changing. Pick the most popular gun, the one with the most and most affordable options for magazines, holsters, etc. Maybe the one the majority of LEO in the country carry? Maybe the one the most trainers carry? Maybe the one you can readily find an armorer's class for to learn all the particulars and nuances of the gun along with cleaning and maintenance?
In your circumstance, it would be foolish not to go with the same gun. Crazy not for a couple NOT to have universal gear and MAGS.
Save yourself a lot of time, trouble and money. Buy 2 G19's and carry gear. Sign up for some classes to mold yourselves around these universally accepted and favored guns. Train, practice and carry these guns for a year or more and you'll be happy you didn't have to throw $ on $, on $ changing, switching, etc.
Later on, after you've mastered these guns, you can specialize to other guns if you choose. You'll sell your gear for surprisingly close to what you have in it.
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Despite the recall, I'm still a big fan of the CCP. It feels good in the hand, has less recoil, is crazy accurate and the slide is very easy to manipulate. I too had none of the grittiness or other trigger issues that have been reported. I hope it comes back that way.
My GF loves her 3913 Lady Smith; but, it took a lot of practice for her to be able to manipulate the slide. She also likes my CCP.
