Opinions on new concealed carry pistol

[7mmfan]

That's the goal, I need to narrow it down to 3 or 4 and shoot them all. More importantly, I need to have my wife shoot them to make sure its something she can handle. At this point, she will not carry a weapon, probably never will. But in the off chance i'm gone and its home, she needs to be comfortable using it in a pinch.

Its not a carry gun if you leave it at home.  Get what you want to carry, and buy a wife friendly gun to leave at home.  Maybe a keltec pmr 30 i think its called?  .22 mag with 30 round magazine.  Perfect for a house gun that your wife can light somebody up with little training.  Spray and pray 30 rounds of .22 mag in close quarters, i think will do the job

This is an ultimate goal. I'm easing into this with her. She came from a home where guns were a no-no. She has always been fine with my hunting rifles and shotguns, but has balked at handguns. I have her onboard for me to buy a gun for carry purposes, and she is onboard to learn how to use it, but I'm not going to go out and buy multiple firearms for something that I don't think she's convinced is necessary. It will take some time, but she'll get there.

[WAnoob]

That's the goal, I need to narrow it down to 3 or 4 and shoot them all. More importantly, I need to have my wife shoot them to make sure its something she can handle. At this point, she will not carry a weapon, probably never will. But in the off chance i'm gone and its home, she needs to be comfortable using it in a pinch.

Its not a carry gun if you leave it at home.  Get what you want to carry, and buy a wife friendly gun to leave at home.  Maybe a keltec pmr 30 i think its called?  .22 mag with 30 round magazine.  Perfect for a house gun that your wife can light somebody up with little training.  Spray and pray 30 rounds of .22 mag in close quarters, i think will do the job

This is an ultimate goal. I'm easing into this with her. She came from a home where guns were a no-no. She has always been fine with my hunting rifles and shotguns, but has balked at handguns. I have her onboard for me to buy a gun for carry purposes, and she is onboard to learn how to use it, but I'm not going to go out and buy multiple firearms for something that I don't think she's convinced is necessary. It will take some time, but she'll get there.

Sounds like my girlfriend, the only way I got her to go shooting with me was to shoot some .22 pistols, she had a blast.  If she has no experience, tend to stick with low recoil guns so the don't get bad flinch habits or fear of the gun.

[CementFinisher]

S&W Shield 9mm, keltech  pf9, similer guns. light weight, small package, thin for comfort of carry. decent round count at a good caliber, big enough to be easily controlled and long enough sight radius to make more accurate shots.

[NW-GSP]

Norpoint also offers woman only firearm classes. My buddys wife took the class even though she wants nothing to do with firearms but took it since he has firearms in the house and she said that she actually really enjoyed the class and learned allot.

[7mmfan]

She has shot my rifles and shotguns, and enjoys it. Is actually a very capable shot with either of them. She seems to have an irrational, not fear, but prejudice I guess, against handguns. In her opinion they are around for one reason, and that's to kill people, and she isn't ok with that. With the recent Paris attacks and refugees about to start pouring into the country, I've gained an edge with the rational that we may never have to use our guns, unless someone tries to hurt us, and at that point we will be thankful we have them and know how to use them.

[7mmfan]

Norpoint also offers woman only firearm classes. My buddys wife took the class even though she wants nothing to do with firearms but took it since he has firearms in the house and she said that she actually really enjoyed the class and learned allot.

Good to know NW, thanks for the heads up.

[WAnoob]

Most women are actually better shots starting out then men from whom I have taught, they are a lot less stubborn 

[7mmfan]

Most women are actually better shots starting out then men from whom I have taught, they are a lot less stubborn 

Not what I have observed with my wife.  Stubborness anyway.

In all seriousness you are correct though. I guided fly fishing trips for a long time and most women picked it up extremely fast because they came in with an expectation to learn. Most men had to much pride to admit they didn't know how.

[Bean Counter]

.40, .45, and 10mm are overkill for CCW. Go with a .38, .357, 9mm that you can both comfortably carry and agree on. I'd stay away from Taurus.

[7mmfan]

I have read over and over about S&W Shields. My sister (who's husband is an ICE agent) just got one in .40, and she says she really likes it. I think I may start with this gun and go from there. I'd like to try it in 9mm as well to see the difference in recoil. I guess at this point I'd also throw in the Springfields XD-S and with Carpsniper's suggestion, the MOD as well.

[CementFinisher]

shield is awesome. however go with the 9mm. The 40. in that size package is a bit much for most users

[WAnoob]

shield is awesome. however go with the 9mm. The 40. in that size package is a bit much for most users

  and the 9mm will be cheaper overall and ammo more readily available.

[724wd]

I like my Smith J-Frame .38+p, but most days I carry my NAA .22 sidewinder.  Guns are no go at work and the .22 is untraceable in my pocket.  My J-Frame prints a little when I carry it at my right kidney.  The little autos are great for concealing!  Had a Kahr CW40 that carried like a dream, but I couldn't shoot the thing to save my life (literally!).  And the Diamondback .380 I had was a mini monster.  I had none of the stovepiping issues others reported, even in the first 200 rounds.  But when I bought the Diamondback, I REALLY wanted a Smith J-Frame, so that's what I ended up with. 

Is your wife looking to carry a pistol, too?  Or just something to have at home for defense?  Because a shotgun for the home would always be my first choice.

[KFhunter]

I'm a big fan of small frame hammerless or button hammer .357 revolvers for EDC

[Bofire]

  I just bought a Glock 43 for the same reasons. Love it. good sights, easy to shoot, no stupid hammer drops or anything.I chose it over the 42 for the reason of they hold the same amount of rounds but the 9 mm has more punch then the 380. The gun is easy to shoot well.
Carl