Need a handgun recommendation

[GasX]

The wife and I took a private lesson the other night and spent a short while on the range firing a Glock 9. My wife, who is quite slight was having a hard time working the slide and I am wondering if anyone out there knows of a good gun that would be useable by both of us. I was thinking of the Ruger SR9 which is (according to the instructor) very glock like except that it is a very thin gun. I figure this difference will make it easier for her to handle.

any other thoughts?

 

[zerocool84]

Smith & Wesson Model 500 .50-Cal

 

[GasX]

Apart from the odd trip to the range, the gun will spend its time in a lock box in the bedroom in case someone tries to break in.

Oh, and TTIWWP

 

[rgwalt]

If you are looking for something for basic home defense and/or target shooting, I would recommend a Beretta 92FS. It is a full sized pistol, easy to work with, and is a dream to shoot.

 

[theflyingpig]

.38 revolver. Your wife wont have to worry about using her puny arms; all she has to do is pull the trigger. Everyone knows this.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Here's a wild suggestion...how about a Glock 9?

 

[GasX]

to be even more specific. The instructor had us doing a drill whereby we were yanking back the slide while lifting the slide stop with our thumb to lock it in the open position. lifting the slide-stop is what she had a hard time with. Something a little smaller would make a difference as would a lot more practice...

 

[eldorado99]

Hmm, after careful consideration I think you would both benefit from purchasing one of these:

 

[GasX]

Hmm, after careful consideration I think you would both benefit from purchasing one of these:

can you get one with a chromed barrel?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Hmm, after careful consideration I think you would both benefit from purchasing one of these:

And maybe some rose wood grips?

 

[boomhower]

.38 revolver. Your wife wont have to worry about using her puny arms; all she has to do is pull the trigger. Everyone knows this.

Agreed. For your wife get her a revolver. For yourself I would recommend a Glock 40. I love my G22. It doesn't have much more kick but has a good bit more stopping power.

 

[bret]

being around may guns and having them. my fav is the Springfield Armory XDM-40, they come in 9 and 40cal. or even the XD series is a great gun.


the XDM-40 has a 16+1 rnd mag with is the largest factory cap mag for the .40 sw

any questions or want pics pm me

 

[I Saw OJ]

 

[duragezic]

What purpose: range, home defense, concealed carry?

If you're looking for some top notch reviews, check out nutnfancy: http://www.youtube.com/user/nutnfancy. Go to his playlist "Handguns Reviewed"

He's pretty much reviewed them all including Sig P226, P238, Glock 17, Glock 26, Ruger SR9, various 1911s, Keltec PF9, Kahr PM9, H&K USP C, Springfield XD9, FNP 9, S&W M&P 9, Walther P22.

To get an idea of what is too large, were you using a Glock 17 at the range? It's the fullsize Glock 9mm. A more compact version is the Glock 19. The subcompact version is the Glock 26.

Basically need more information to determine form factor and caliber, auto or revolver, etc.

 

[KeypoX]

can you get one with a chromed barrel?

wow what type of case would that take? Might take a while to 'defend' yourself with that one.

 

[brblx]

pic

dual strikers (would that be the word?). 'sup with that?

 

[Fayd]

dual strikers (would that be the word?). 'sup with that?

double barreled pistol....

and i believe its hammers, flints, frizzens, flashpans...

 

[brblx]

oh. the barrel looked round to me at first glance.

i sees it now. that's actually a pretty sweet little piece.

edit- although that looks like a reproduction. way too 'new' to be cool.

 

[l0cke]

Yeah, what you want is a revolver. If if jams she just pulls the trigger and it will fire, plus no slides to worry about. You might want a semi-auto for the capacity, but if she is not capable of stopping a home threat with 6 rounds then you will be needing something more like the canon pictured above

 

[bunnyfubbles]

 

[Colt45]

Can't go wrong with a classic...

 

[Zebo]

A lightweight small frame 38 DAO is all a woman needs to make bad guy very dead. Something like a S&W 642 is my rec.

I suggest the Shrouded hammer version shown so it does not catch on items when pulling nor is their confusion.

 

[IGBT]

S&W .38 revolver loaded with +P's. No slide to fiddle with. never a doubt about loading/unloading.

 

[squirrel dog]

They even have a "Lady Smith" very small .38 revolver.Used to be able to get it in pink!!

 

[biggestmuff]

A Glock 17 or 19. Keep a round chambered and she won't have to cycle the slide.

Glocks are very simple, easy to learn handguns for beginners and they fire consistently.