glock 17 dilemma

[bowtech29]

Disturbing = trusting

 

[bawrin3593]

i was looking into the glock 23, any opinions

 

[halfmileharry]

i was looking into the glock 23, any opinions

I could NOT hit the side of a barn with mine. My EX now has it and it deadly accurate with it. I don't like the .40 with short grip. Does NOT fit my medium/large hands at all.
Great dependable gun in the right hands.

 

[Seven High]

If possible, get her a revolver. Something like a Ruger snubnose. They have smooth, easy to use actions.

 

[ModernGunner]

...Should I expect my wife to know how to operate the weapon?...

Unequivocally, yes.

As for problems racking the slide, keeping one in the chamber is only part of the solution. What if the gun has a failure to fire or feed, failure to eject or double-feed (for whatever reason)? Gonna run around the house (or wherever) looking for some place to rack the slide on a table? The operator may NEED to be able to rack the slide, as well as just the simple fact that they SHOULD be able to rack the slide.

For a time, my wife had some challenge in racking slides on the various semi-autos (she has since become adept and proficient). However, for someone with physical limitations, this may not be a possibility.

While the wife was going through this issue, I had seriously considered buying her a Boberg (and may still do so). Due to the design and functionality of the Boberg, racking the slide takes but a fraction of the effort it takes on most other semi-autos.

Perhaps this could be an option for the OP's wife? Fair warning, Boberg's aren't 'cheap'. Currently their XR9 (9mm) is in the price range of $1300. However, this may be a better option than figuring out any 'work around' to rack the slide on a more conventional semi-auto.

JMO, for a firearm that's to be used for self-defense, being able to handle and manipulate the gun as designed, safely, efficiently, and completely, is of paramount importance. 'Work arounds' MAY be 'okay', but are often best left to those who have complete mastery of that firearm, not for the novice or 'occasional' user.

Just some thoughts.

 

[Bfish]

Thanks for the replies. Right now she has the mossberg at the house and she says that sh will never have to shoot it cause when someone sees a crazy woman with a gun they will leave immediately. I probably get the g19 instead and down the road maybe a 45. I just really wanted to try a 1911 and don't know if I would disturbing my hide to something along the lines as a high standard or ria. Thanks again

Well hopefully that will hold true because if she can't shoot someone or more so isn't prepared to (some people can't) it could turn into a bad situation. Not all criminals run away when facing a gun, especially in a home invasion situation where she would be defending herself... Make sure she realizes that and is prepared if she's going to defend herself. Nothing says her attacker won't be armed.

 

[dmbowditch]

First vote would be a Ruger wheel gun. Second option leave one in the chamber. Those are the only two options by my opinion.

 

[wtburnette]

Thanks for the replies. Right now she has the mossberg at the house and she says that sh will never have to shoot it cause when someone sees a crazy woman with a gun they will leave immediately. I probably get the g19 instead and down the road maybe a 45. I just really wanted to try a 1911 and don't know if I would disturbing my hide to something along the lines as a high standard or ria. Thanks again

Nothing wrong with an SR1911 for yourself and a G17 for the wife for home protection. As others have mentioned, leave one in the chamber and you're good to go, though having your wife learn how to handle the gun properly is an even better idea.

 

[wassup61]

Chamber and a "Mexican carry" kydex trigger guard "holster"...

 

[Sniper 79]

There is no such thing as a perfect gun. The 17 you have is a sweet gun and one I would suggest keeping and utilizing. Glock is as close to perfect as your going to get for a defensive pistol.

Keep it stoked and you could easily add a rack assist lever to the slide. It is what open class competitors use in game type guns. I think they make one that takes the place of the rear slide cover plate. Slide the cover plate out and slide in the new cover/lever. Love Glocks!

Main thing is to practice.

 

[maver1ck]

A thought about putting one of these on mine
Slide Pull Charging Handle for Glock 9mm

In the end I decided against it as I didn't like how it looked. I have to agree with most in that it is probably best to keep one in the pipe, but in the event she has a malfunction and has to clear the action that won't help her if she cannot rack slide to clear FTE, stovepipe, etc. If she cannot properly manipulate the slide, perhaps a revolver would be best for her. Whatever you do, don't get rid of it-G17's rock!