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Looking for a EDC for the wife. (help)
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What didn't she like about it?
I mean, if she didn't like the feel or design or something, that can be worked around. If it's too small and kicks too hard for the size, that's going to be much harder to fix..
How small is she? Limatunes (check youtube) is pretty small in my mind and she carries some pretty decently sized firearms concealed..
I mean, if she didn't like the feel or design or something, that can be worked around. If it's too small and kicks too hard for the size, that's going to be much harder to fix..
How small is she? Limatunes (check youtube) is pretty small in my mind and she carries some pretty decently sized firearms concealed..
My wife is only 5'3" and carries a Glock 36. With the right loads she shoots it VERY well. You might look into that.
How about a CZ 75 C or CZ 75 D. Both are modestly compact, but larger than the LC9 so they are easier to control. The "C" has a steel frame to help absorb a bit more recoil, it can be carried 'cocked and locked' while the "D" has a decocking feature and an alloy frame. My daughter easily manages either model.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...w_442_38_spl_no_dash_excellent_condition.html Guy has a S&W 442 in the classified. Not mine. Don't know him. These are very light and small for a revolver. Can start with wadcutters and move up.
The feel as in just holding it, or the feel as in the shooting part of it?
Many of these other options would fix the holding part, but if the shooting isn't enjoyable, you're likely going to see the same complaint. This, of course, is from you mentioning that she's looking for a "cc" handgun and if she's that small, something that is concealable in what most ladies would be wearing is going to be difficult to find, especially if recoil is a part of the concern..
Many of these other options would fix the holding part, but if the shooting isn't enjoyable, you're likely going to see the same complaint. This, of course, is from you mentioning that she's looking for a "cc" handgun and if she's that small, something that is concealable in what most ladies would be wearing is going to be difficult to find, especially if recoil is a part of the concern..
My wife loves the feel of our SW40VE but she complains of the felt recoil. She has a smaller hand and just feels like she has to hold onto it "harder". I would imagine that a 9VE would do her more kindly. This is just insight as to what my wife likes, as I understand the Sigma's stigma and not everyone likes the feel of them.
Exactly.
What didn't she like about it? That it went "BANG" real loud and smacked her hand a bit?
She may be needing a .380. I don't advocate .380s but maybe getting her feet wet with a bersa would be a good thing. The 'guy behind the glass counter' at a LGS said the girls like them guns.
You can look at the existing 3000 threads. But most of them say, have her try different weapons.
See if there is a INGO Meet & Shoot in your area. Or, meet up with some INGO members in your area. There's usually members that are more than happy to show their guns off.
Realize, smaller gun may not be better.
Guns are kinda personal. You may like it at the store, and hate it when you shoot it.
See if there is a INGO Meet & Shoot in your area. Or, meet up with some INGO members in your area. There's usually members that are more than happy to show their guns off.
Realize, smaller gun may not be better.
Guns are kinda personal. You may like it at the store, and hate it when you shoot it.
The Smith M&P 9 in either the 4.25 or 3.5 barrel configuration is quite a bit lighter and the grip is smaller than the XD9. It is not too small to still be a gun you can take to the range and enjoy shooting. I am not a big fan of pocket pistols as most don't enjoy shooting them enough to get as familiar as they should be with them.
