re: Handgun help for the Mrs.

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You certainly don't want it hanging on something and going off.

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That's for sure. I was reading some reviews last night and was suprised how many people don't like a magazine saftey. Started to begin a thread here to get the pulse from the people here cause I put a lot of stock in what I read from many of our posters here- just as you just made a valid point.

The only practical reasoning for a magazine safety is if you're in a tussle with a perp and you need to disable your firearm so it can't be used against you. But if you hadn't pulled the trigger already, you made a mistake.

Anything that prevents the gun from firing if you make a small mistake, like accidentally popping the magazine, is not something that sits right with me. I prefer a point-and-shoot without worrying about that. And if the mag pops out, at least I can fire the round that's in the chamber.

That being said, I have an SR9c and its a fantastic handgun. It could easily fit in a purse but is not as slim as others since it has a double stack magazine. But if she can handle the extra weight and width, I highly recommend it.

The shield is also different when compared to the LCR and air weight. It's a single stack semi auto and not a revolver. That's why I asked if you would be open to the idea of a semi auto. The shield is great if you can find one.