Gun peoples: pistol for wife.

Triple · 12-16-2008, 02:36 PM

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Ninjakel · 12-16-2008, 02:37 PM

Look into the Kahr PM9- single stack, small and a nice gun.

I'm not a big girl, but I handle our Springfield XD9 SC just fine.

Not a fan of little 22's.

LeeNetworX · 12-16-2008, 02:40 PM

I can now see how your marriage will end; with her putting a bullet in your head while you sleep.

Rider · 12-16-2008, 02:43 PM

S&W .38 special "Lady Smith" Simple to use, never jams, and no safety to deal with. The perfect choice for women to conceal carry.

LeeNetworX · 12-16-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple

Dude, she's already dreamt up a 1,000 different ways she could kill me, she shares them with me all the time...

Sounds like a keeper.

Ninjakel · 12-16-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

S&W .38 special "Lady Smith" Simple to use, never jams, and no safety to deal with. The perfect choice for women to conceal carry.

I absolutely despise revolvers.

It all boils down to what she is comfortable firing. and carrying.

My suggestion is to go to a few different firing ranges, and rent a few different guns.

fnfalman · 12-16-2008, 02:46 PM

Too small of a gun would suck because it's difficult to shoot it well.

Get a well used Smith&Wesson K-frame revolver with about 3" barrel chambered in .357 Magnum but use .38 Special until she is comfortable enough to go with the bigger bang. Something along the line of a Model 66 (stainless steel) or Model 19 (carbon steel). Or the various .38 Special ONLY K-frame like the Model 10, Military&Police, etc.

Snubnose wheelguns like the Smith&Wesson J-frames 5-shooters are difficult to learn on because they're so small. Easy to carry doesn't translate to easy to shoot.

Notice that I am not even recommending a small or medium autopistol. If you're a noob, then start with a decent revolver. Neither she nor you are SWAT commandos and the need for 15-rounds magazines is pretty slim to none. Nice to have, but not necessary.

LeeNetworX · 12-16-2008, 02:47 PM

Lisa loves our Glock 26 - she's very comfortable with it. She finds it light and comfortable while holding it, and shoots some pretty tight groupings with it.

shmike · 12-16-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

I can now see how your marriage will end; with her putting a bullet in your head while you sleep.

That was my first thought.

Then I read Triple's post and thought maybe not.

She'll put 8 little bullets in his head.

nhgunnut · 12-16-2008, 02:51 PM

If you like the idea of a 22 auto you would be hard pressed to find a better buy than the Walther P22
To echo an earlier thought though you would be hard pressed to find a more relaible easier to use handgun than double action revolver

12-16-2008, 02:36 PM	#1
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12-16-2008, 02:37 PM	#2
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	Look into the Kahr PM9- single stack, small and a nice gun. I'm not a big girl, but I handle our Springfield XD9 SC just fine. Not a fan of little 22's. __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

12-16-2008, 02:46 PM	#7
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Too small of a gun would suck because it's difficult to shoot it well. Get a well used Smith&Wesson K-frame revolver with about 3" barrel chambered in .357 Magnum but use .38 Special until she is comfortable enough to go with the bigger bang. Something along the line of a Model 66 (stainless steel) or Model 19 (carbon steel). Or the various .38 Special ONLY K-frame like the Model 10, Military&Police, etc. Snubnose wheelguns like the Smith&Wesson J-frames 5-shooters are difficult to learn on because they're so small. Easy to carry doesn't translate to easy to shoot. Notice that I am not even recommending a small or medium autopistol. If you're a noob, then start with a decent revolver. Neither she nor you are SWAT commandos and the need for 15-rounds magazines is pretty slim to none. Nice to have, but not necessary. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

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12-16-2008, 02:40 PM	#3
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	I can now see how your marriage will end; with her putting a bullet in your head while you sleep.

12-16-2008, 02:43 PM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	S&W .38 special "Lady Smith" Simple to use, never jams, and no safety to deal with. The perfect choice for women to conceal carry.

12-16-2008, 02:47 PM	#8
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Lisa loves our Glock 26 - she's very comfortable with it. She finds it light and comfortable while holding it, and shoots some pretty tight groupings with it.

12-16-2008, 02:51 PM	#10
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	If you like the idea of a 22 auto you would be hard pressed to find a better buy than the Walther P22 To echo an earlier thought though you would be hard pressed to find a more relaible easier to use handgun than double action revolver