Post by: DoubleJ on February 23, 2012, 07:24:47 PM
1. Looking for one of these cartridges, in my order of preference
1. 9mm
2. .38 special (She's owned one of these before)
3. .380 Auto
4. 9x18mm Makarov
2. Looking to stay under $500
3. her hands are SMALL. My Glock 19 is too large. She can hold it and put her finger on the trigger but, length of pull is just too long for her to pull with any accuracy, even with the 3.5lb trigger.
Post by: Bob33 on February 23, 2012, 07:26:23 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on February 23, 2012, 07:27:25 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 23, 2012, 07:30:27 PM
Have you considered a revolver? Much simpler.
.38 special is on the list. She's owned one before. She's not gun illiterate and knows how to work a semi-auto, just hard to find one small enough. That's why I'm asking for help. A Walther PPK is an option I guess. Just hoping there's a smaller 9mm out there that I haven't thought of
Post by: DoubleJ on February 23, 2012, 07:31:35 PM
Hammerless lady smith 38 cal.
That's what she had before. S&W Model 642. Had the pink grip and everything
Post by: Bob33 on February 23, 2012, 07:37:05 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on February 23, 2012, 07:43:24 PM
Hammerless lady smith 38 cal.
That's what she had before. S&W Model 642. Had the pink grip and everything
My wife.didn't like the 642. Too light for +p rounds or even standard .38s. I have it as a BUG and shes much happier with the heavier (but still small) 640. She just shoots and carries .38s even though it will take .357s.
Best wishes for your search.
Post by: marlin on February 23, 2012, 07:49:52 PM
Alot of people think theyre too good for a Kel Tec though, so you could go with the Ruger rip off of the P3AT, the Ruger LCP. basically the same thing just costs a little more and a little better finish.
Post by: 30.06 on February 23, 2012, 07:55:54 PM
Post by: JLS on February 23, 2012, 07:58:27 PM
S&W Bodyguard
Post by: 30.06 on February 23, 2012, 08:05:51 PM
Post by: KFhunter on February 23, 2012, 08:06:01 PM
Keep
It
Simple
Stupid
serious, if its for personal defence in SHTF someone is coming thru my window/door and her adrenline is amped thru the roof you'll want something simple - a revolver fits this bill as a backup to a shotgun.
everyone wants to run and get some auto, but revolers still have a place in personal defence and exceed autos in many areas - including simplicity
Post by: 400out on February 23, 2012, 08:12:28 PM
Kahr CM 9Thats what I bought my wife and put a laser on it for just a little extra help ;)
Post by: 400out on February 23, 2012, 08:14:16 PM
Post by: Wacenturion on February 23, 2012, 08:14:41 PM
Here's a video which explains it better than I could......
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Post by: Huntbear on February 23, 2012, 08:26:45 PM
Getting a pistol for my wife. She is not new to guns but does need more work with them. This gun will be for concealed carry and a quick grab home gun if she can't get to the shotgun. There are a few parameters I'd like you to try to stay within:
1. Looking for one of these cartridges, in my order of preference
1. 9mm
2. .38 special (She's owned one of these before)
3. .380 Auto
4. 9x18mm Makarov
2. Looking to stay under $500
3. her hands are SMALL. My Glock 19 is too large. She can hold it and put her finger on the trigger but, length of pull is just too long for her to pull with any accuracy, even with the 3.5lb trigger.
Get a Ruger SP101 in .357 mag. 5 shot revolver, it comes in a hammerless model if she likes that. The gun is dead bullet proof. She can shoot all the .38 specials out of it she wants, but can load it with .357 hollow points to carry. You never have to worry about it jamming, or the magazine not locked into place. (especially if she is carrying it in a bigger purse) It goes BANG every time she pulls the trigger. Plus being a Ruger it is built like a brick Chit house, and will never break.
Post by: JLS on February 23, 2012, 09:16:43 PM
The S&W Bodyguard is a dynamite little .380.
I agree that revolvers are simple, but then again so is a DAO semi-auto.
Post by: Jim the Plumber on February 23, 2012, 09:26:20 PM
Kahr CM 9
This
My daughter has very small hands and shoots this very well.
Also it is just big enough to be comfortable to actually practice with.
Post by: 400out on February 23, 2012, 09:29:40 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on February 23, 2012, 09:34:58 PM
Post by: Fowlweather25 on February 23, 2012, 10:06:29 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 25, 2012, 12:03:59 PM
Bersa Thunder .380
Sig p238
Sig p290
Ruger LC9 9mm
Kahr cm/pm9 9mm
Taurus millennium pro 9mm
Beretta Nano 9mm
Post by: 30.06 on February 25, 2012, 12:14:14 PM
Post by: hillbilli on February 25, 2012, 12:19:10 PM
Post by: runamuk on February 25, 2012, 12:30:40 PM
If you really want her to shoot this gun and enjoy it and become proficient it would be best if she helps pick it out, guns are like bra's or shoes it really is sort of tough to buy for someone else......ordering dinner for her is one thing gun selection for the best outcome needs her involved.
Try I think its called bullseye in Tacoma they have a ladies day and lots of pistols to try out
Post by: JimmyHoffa on February 25, 2012, 12:44:47 PM
The other guns that I've fired that are good for small hands (autos) have been Walther PPK and the FN FiveSeven. The Five Seven cartridge might be difficult to get, but is actually a well performing round. (Yes, aware it's not on the list)
Post by: Fowlweather25 on February 25, 2012, 12:45:44 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 25, 2012, 04:42:36 PM
Post by: thinkingman on February 25, 2012, 05:12:37 PM
.380 and 9x18 are too limited on ammo choices, pricing.
Kahr is an excellent choice.
Buy a Hogue sleeve for it and it's very controllable.
Post by: goosewhacker on February 25, 2012, 05:22:54 PM
Post by: 400out on February 25, 2012, 05:48:30 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 25, 2012, 06:01:31 PM
Glad she found one she likes... but a taurus really! Don't want you to feel as if I'm kicking dirt in your face but the price is right for a reason :twocents:
Haven't read a bad review yet. And she had her choice of guns basically from the styles she held. Only 3-4 out of the 20ish she held were out of the price parameters and that's the one she liked. Now I gotta find one to have her shoot it.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 25, 2012, 06:06:18 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 25, 2012, 06:26:56 PM
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Post by: adamR on February 25, 2012, 07:11:45 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 25, 2012, 08:31:08 PM
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Post by: 30.06 on February 25, 2012, 08:47:29 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on February 25, 2012, 08:47:58 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 25, 2012, 08:54:46 PM
Do you think she would actually carry a full size everyday? just a thought
She will not. Looking for a 3.5" ish barrel. 5" total length is gonna be about the max. She took everyday carry into consideration and she picked her few choices, the Ruger LC9 being the third. Gotta go shoot them now.
Post by: Hunting7mm on February 25, 2012, 08:56:10 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 26, 2012, 12:53:16 PM
1. Taurus Millennium Pro PT111 9mm
2. Kahr CW9/CM9 9mm
3. Ruger LC9 9mm
Next weekend, we are going to the shooting range in Puyallup and let her shoot half a box through each one to find her favorite.
Thank you everyone for all of your input.
Post by: Fowlweather25 on February 26, 2012, 07:55:28 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 26, 2012, 08:00:42 PM
Wish I knew someone that had one she could shoot. I hate, hate, hate, hate, hate gun ranges where you rent the guns. Guys that work there are ALWAYS jerks that know more than you, even if they don't, and when you walk in and say, "I'd like to rent such and such a gun to see how it shoots." they ALWAYS say, "You would like this gun much better. It only costs twice as much but, you can't put a price on your life. etc. etc. etc". And HOLY CRAP if you ever disagree with them. I'd just like to take her to some woods and let her pull the trigger a few times.
Post by: Fowlweather25 on February 26, 2012, 08:16:08 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 26, 2012, 08:46:57 PM
Sorry bud, wish I could help! Did she handle the s&w sigma at all?
No, but the dimensions, operation, and maintenance are almost identical to my Glock 19 so she has basically handled it.
Post by: 30.06 on February 26, 2012, 09:04:29 PM
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Post by: TeacherMan on February 26, 2012, 09:52:33 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 26, 2012, 10:02:04 PM
Bear spray she wont be afraid to use it and I think I'd rather get shot :)
Unless it's a windy day. been there and that sucks
Post by: TeacherMan on February 26, 2012, 10:09:24 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on February 26, 2012, 10:48:16 PM
Post by: krism83 on February 26, 2012, 11:19:53 PM