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Handgun question/advice for —> this woman <—
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:48 pm
So I’m a petite woman.
I’m by no means weak, but my hands are crazy small, which causes me a host of problems when trying to slide/rack a semi-automatic handgun.
I’ve had a Ruger revolver for years that I carry in my purse on the reg (and love); but I always considered it to be what it is: a single shot firearm to use on the highway, on the ranch, etc.
This urban violence we’re seeing is a completely different story and tells me I need to purchase a semi-automatic pistol.
Do any of you have any thoughts/recommendations?
I’m not looking to break the bank; but mid-lower/upper price range is fine.
I’m by no means weak, but my hands are crazy small, which causes me a host of problems when trying to slide/rack a semi-automatic handgun.
I’ve had a Ruger revolver for years that I carry in my purse on the reg (and love); but I always considered it to be what it is: a single shot firearm to use on the highway, on the ranch, etc.
This urban violence we’re seeing is a completely different story and tells me I need to purchase a semi-automatic pistol.
Do any of you have any thoughts/recommendations?
I’m not looking to break the bank; but mid-lower/upper price range is fine.
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Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:48 pm to EKG
Glock 19 + Mossberg
For smaller hands, maybe a Walther?
For smaller hands, maybe a Walther?
This post was edited on 6/2/20 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:50 pm to EKG
My 12-year old daughter has no issue shooting my Ruger SR9.
ETA: That I lost in a boating accident last year.
ETA: That I lost in a boating accident last year.
This post was edited on 6/2/20 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:50 pm to EKG
Go shoot a Glock and an M&P in 9mm. Buy whichever one feels better and you’re accurate with.
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:52 pm to EKG
SIG P938
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:52 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
quote:
Glock 19
This
But really, if a mob of violent people were to come knocking, the very best thing you could have is an AR15. You might think it's intimidating, but it's MUCH easier to handle than a pistol. Less recoil, easier to aim, greater capacity, 10x as lethal, etc etc.
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:52 pm to imjustafatkid
quote:
ETA: That I lost in a boating accident last year.
Unfortunate.
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:52 pm to EKG
I bought my wife this because she had the same problems you have. It’s a Beretta tomcat .32, but with the right ammo it has the punch of a .380. It has a clip but loads the 1st round from the top slide.Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:53 pm to EKG
You’ll get lots of opinions so here is mine.
If you have trouble racking the slide the clearing jams will also be problematic. And if you aren’t training to clear as part of your practice then a semi can be worse.
Additionally some shooters with small hands and looser grip can actually cause failure to feed jams.
I would rather see you stay with a revolver and have a system that works every time you pull the bang switch.
I know it might seem crazy but people who practice with moon clips can reload a revolver surprisingly quick.
If you have trouble racking the slide the clearing jams will also be problematic. And if you aren’t training to clear as part of your practice then a semi can be worse.
Additionally some shooters with small hands and looser grip can actually cause failure to feed jams.
I would rather see you stay with a revolver and have a system that works every time you pull the bang switch.
I know it might seem crazy but people who practice with moon clips can reload a revolver surprisingly quick.
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:54 pm to imjustafatkid
quote:do y'all ever lose them in car wrecks?
That I lost in a boating accident last year.
or rickshaw accidents?
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:54 pm to EKG
Glock 43 or a Springfield xds. Both are great single stack designs so the frame is thin, great for concealing and small hands.
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:54 pm to EKG
Bursa Thunder is a decent choice. It's basically the same as a Walther, but a lot cheaper. Fires really well, accurate. It's a .380 and the ammo is more expensive than a 9mm tbough.
Another alternative that I would look at is the Sig P365. It's a 9mm, is small but carries more ammo than the similar sized pistols.
Both nice pistols.
Another alternative that I would look at is the Sig P365. It's a 9mm, is small but carries more ammo than the similar sized pistols.
Both nice pistols.
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:55 pm to EKG
Walther PPS
This post was edited on 6/2/20 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:55 pm to AndyCBR
quote:
clearing jams will also be problematic.
Huge issue for me.
Happens more times that not.
quote:
I would rather see you stay with a revolver and have a system that works every time you pull the bang switch.
You sound like my Daddy.
Thanks for your perspective.
This post was edited on 6/2/20 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:55 pm to EKG
Smith and Wesson has some semi-automatics that are made with easier to rack slides. Not sure about the grip size. Check out an M&P EZ.
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:56 pm to EKG
You need a S&W M&P EZ in 9mm. They're essentially made specifically for people like you
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:57 pm to PCPBaw
quote:we've heard more than enough from you
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Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:58 pm to OccamsStubble
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Walter PPS
Walther CCP is one of the easiest slides to rack. It's a subcompact, though which may not be good for a first gun for a lady
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:58 pm to EKG
M&P Shield EZ 9mm
Posted on 6/2/20 at 3:59 pm to EKG
Personally I'm a fan of the sig p365. Even with crazy small hands you shouldn't have any issues pulling back the slide.
quote:Also a good choice.
M&P Shield EZ 9mm
This post was edited on 6/2/20 at 4:01 pm
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