bzdog

After purchasing my HK P2000 SK and going to the range with it and my Sig P239, I've come to see the benefit of standardizing defense and carry handguns within the home.

The HK has the decocker near the hammer, where the Sig has it on the slide. That, and the mag eject on the Sig is a button the grip and the HK has it on the trigger guard.

I didn't think much about it until I got to the range. It took some thought when switching back and forth to remember where the controls on each was.

As a result, I'm thinking about switching out all the house and carry handguns to the HK 'P' line. They have the P2000 SK (sub compact), P2000 (compact) and P30 full size.

As a result, you should be able to find a size you like. They have changeable backstraps. And, best of all, you can use the longer mags in the smaller handguns, so you can standardize on spare mags.

Personally, I'm waiting for the P30L (long) for the house and plan to stick with the P2000 SK for carry. I already use the P30 mags for spares.

I think it would make sense not only to have have his and hers use the same controls, but also to have 'house' guns use the same controls as 'carry' guns. Basically so either of you can pick up any of them and be familiar with it's operation.

-john

Supertac45

I'd let them shoot mine to get some ideas, and encourage them to shoot others, unless one jumps out at them.

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Gun Loving Liveral

I'm an admittedly biased wheelgun fan and your friends are not gun 'enthusiasts' I would naturally suggest a revolver, probably .38 with a 5-6 inch barrell. Easier to learn, easier for both to use.

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woodstock

My wife finally wanted a gun available in the house when I had to be away for a few days. I have a 9mm and a .380 and she had trouble working the slide on either one.

She doesn't seem to have the grip stregth to overcome the recoil springs in the semi-autos I have. I think that may be the case with all semi-autos. Our temporary solution was to have the one that fit her hand the best ready to fire double action.

We're looking at revolvers for her to keep around the house. The current front runner is the Ruger SP101 with some after-market grips.

Grip strength can be an issue for many people, men and women, due to their physical size, age, medical complications, and some things I probably haven't even thought of.

Glad everyone is so eager to help their friends and neighbors find the right combination for them.

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BikerRN

I'd suggest a 4" Ruger GP100 if they are "newbies" to guns, or a 4" K or L Frame S&W.

They can load 38 Special +P's until they feel confidant with the .357 Magnums and the revolver tends to feel better in a woman's hands, from my expiriences. Bear in mind though, that's a "generalization" that I'm basing on my past expiriences. Others may have different preconceived ideas.

The revolver will be very easy to learn compared to the autoloader and has a simplar "manual of arms".

Biker

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P95Carry

Thx again for input folks - well they do have enough experience to have handled and I think shot semi's but the strength issue will probably be a major factor - the lady is quite tiny.

Certainly they will be handling revo's as well for sure - as wide a selection of stuff as I can offer. I am still waiting for them to drop by.

I am thinking once things get narrowed down thru ''feel'' and manageability - a short list will be taken to the range for evaluation. It will be as I already know be in the 9mm/38 spl power zone.

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