Fussy Wife ? The search for perfect gun continues - Page 3

sigmanluke · March 26th, 2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Supertac45

Try a Sig 239 for fit.

+1
The P239 is good but look at the P229, the P239 is under weight for her peramiters.
The P229 is a compact doublestack holding 13+1 in 9mm. It weighs 907 grams with mag. (empty I think) With the DA/SA trigger she gets 10 lb. DA pull, and 4.4 lb. SA pull. With the DAK trigger she gets a consistent 6.5 lb. pull. The grip width is 1.5 or 1.6 inches depending on model. That's 3.81cm or 4.06cm.

You really can't beat a Sig for quality, reliability, or functionality. IMO

Exodus · March 26th, 2009, 09:05 PM

The Sig is a great suggestion. Another to look at is an AR-24. It's basically a steel framed CZ-75. It has safety, so she can carry condition 1. The grip is pretty narrow for a double stack. It's heavier than the Glock, but it'll soak the recoil for her. Another option would be the CZ-75 P-01. It's about the same size as the G19, but with an aluminum frame. The aluminum frame and shorter slide/barrel should put it right between the Glock and AR-24 in weight.

Barrett4x4 · March 26th, 2009, 09:40 PM

After trying every gun at the range, my wife chose the HK P2000. She weighs 105lbs and is skinny as a twig. The P2000 seems to fit her hands well and she can rack the slide easily. She has the DA/SA version so it's a little tough on the first shot, but she can do it.

I swear, her guns cost more than mine.

sigmanluke · March 26th, 2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Barrett4x4

After trying every gun at the range, my wife chose the HK P2000. She weighs 105lbs and is skinny as a twig. The P2000 seems to fit her hands well and she can rack the slide easily. She has the DA/SA version so it's a little tough on the first shot, but she can do it.

I swear, her guns cost more than mine.

Perhaps she has better taste than you?

An HK P2000 is a great gun, that's what the border patrol is issued.

What do you carry?

Gunnutty · March 26th, 2009, 09:52 PM

Browning Hi Power!!

thebigdl86 · March 26th, 2009, 09:56 PM

Im leaning towards a kt pf-9 for my wife. I dont know for sure but ive heard the recoil is a bit snappy. But you cant have it all in a gun. Do you want concealability, then it will be a light gun. If not, then you can opt for a heavier weapon. But in all actuality it is near impossible for a woman to carry a full size, or even some compact guns comfortably. Unless she dresses like a dude lol.

sigmanluke · March 26th, 2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thebigdl86

Im leaning towards a kt pf-9 for my wife. I dont know for sure but ive heard the recoil is a bit snappy. But you cant have it all in a gun. Do you want concealability, then it will be a light gun. If not, then you can opt for a heavier weapon. But in all actuality it is near impossible for a woman to carry a full size, or even some compact guns comfortably. Unless she dresses like a dude lol.

Interesting......what is SHE leaning toward?

thebigdl86 · March 26th, 2009, 10:14 PM

She likes the pf-9 lol. She also likes revolvers. But she wants the smallest lightest pistol she can get. She would probably like a deringer but i stress to her if shes going to carry it needs to be 9mm or bigger. She would love to carry our p3at or lcp and if her clothing wont allow anything else its better then nothing. But if she is dressed up she could fit something a bit bigger, i.e pf-9. So i think it will suite her needs. Even if she only carries it half the time and has the lcp or p3at the rest of the time.

Barrett4x4 · March 26th, 2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sigmanluke

Perhaps she has better taste than you?

An HK P2000 is a great gun, that's what the border patrol is issued.

What do you carry?

That's why I married her!

I carry a XD40sc. Her shotgun costs double or triple what mine does too.

Actually, the reason her guns cost more is because she needs to look for guns she is comfortable with and can handle well. I got her a smaller auto loading 20 gauge shotgun so that it fits her better than a full size and it doesn't recoil much. Those aren't cheap. She got the HK because she could rack the slide much easier than any of the others we tried, except the 1911. Those aren't cheap either.

I was very careful not to pressure her into anything and let her try things at her own pace. That investment paid off and she likes to go shooting now. I'll gladly pay for whatever gun she wants as long as she has fun.

ppkheat · March 27th, 2009, 08:39 AM

Your wife isn't alone in being "fussy", I am too........I LIKE buying the perfect gun.

March 26th, 2009, 09:05 PM	#22
Exodus Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 447	The Sig is a great suggestion. Another to look at is an AR-24. It's basically a steel framed CZ-75. It has safety, so she can carry condition 1. The grip is pretty narrow for a double stack. It's heavier than the Glock, but it'll soak the recoil for her. Another option would be the CZ-75 P-01. It's about the same size as the G19, but with an aluminum frame. The aluminum frame and shorter slide/barrel should put it right between the Glock and AR-24 in weight. __________________ "To my mind it is wholly irresponsible to go into the world incapable of preventing violence, injury, crime, and death. How feeble is the mindset to accept defenselessness. How unnatural. How cheap. How cowardly. How pathetic." Ted Nugent SIC VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM.

March 26th, 2009, 09:52 PM	#25
Gunnutty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,177	Browning Hi Power!! __________________ We will be much better off when we learn to deal with things as they really are, instead of how we wish them to be!

March 26th, 2009, 09:56 PM	#26
thebigdl86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: OK Posts: 620	Im leaning towards a kt pf-9 for my wife. I dont know for sure but ive heard the recoil is a bit snappy. But you cant have it all in a gun. Do you want concealability, then it will be a light gun. If not, then you can opt for a heavier weapon. But in all actuality it is near impossible for a woman to carry a full size, or even some compact guns comfortably. Unless she dresses like a dude lol. __________________ "Anyone worth shooting, is probably worth shooting several times."

March 26th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#28
thebigdl86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: OK Posts: 620	She likes the pf-9 lol. She also likes revolvers. But she wants the smallest lightest pistol she can get. She would probably like a deringer but i stress to her if shes going to carry it needs to be 9mm or bigger. She would love to carry our p3at or lcp and if her clothing wont allow anything else its better then nothing. But if she is dressed up she could fit something a bit bigger, i.e pf-9. So i think it will suite her needs. Even if she only carries it half the time and has the lcp or p3at the rest of the time. __________________ "Anyone worth shooting, is probably worth shooting several times."

March 27th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#30
ppkheat Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,628	Your wife isn't alone in being "fussy", I am too........I LIKE buying the perfect gun. __________________ Whatever hits the fan will not be distributed evenly.

March 26th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#23
Barrett4x4 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: phx Posts: 68	After trying every gun at the range, my wife chose the HK P2000. She weighs 105lbs and is skinny as a twig. The P2000 seems to fit her hands well and she can rack the slide easily. She has the DA/SA version so it's a little tough on the first shot, but she can do it. I swear, her guns cost more than mine.

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