Best handgun for the wife?
#11
01-24-2011, 01:29 PM
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Central Valley,Ca
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one of her "requests" is that it has some pink on it... 
And she completely says no to a revolver... Not sexy enough... (I am just repeating what she said.....)
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#12
01-24-2011, 01:30 PM
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Location: Central Valley,Ca
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Make sure you take the HK P2000SK in 9mm V3 (DA/SA) for a test drive, my wife loves hers. She has small hands and the gun fits her perfectly. The DA first pull is not too heavy for her, she doesn't have any problems racking the slide, and she shoots it very very well. It is amazingly accurate for such a small gun, she can manage the recoil just fine and its small enough for purse carry. Every time we go shooting the range guys give me grief about her shooting better then me. 
We rented many different pistols before she decided on this one. It was the best balance of ergonomics, size, weight, accuracy, shootability, and of course quality. It shoots very smoothly for its size. The fit, finish and reliability have been 100% perfect. If the SK feels too small for her just go for the standard size P2000, she will love it.
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We rented many different pistols before she decided on this one. It was the best balance of ergonomics, size, weight, accuracy, shootability, and of course quality. It shoots very smoothly for its size. The fit, finish and reliability have been 100% perfect. If the SK feels too small for her just go for the standard size P2000, she will love it.
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I can't think of any semi autos with pink unless you got it duracoated which people do that too.
#14
01-24-2011, 01:42 PM
Sage advice given above (as usual). I lost my HK45 to my fiance because of the situation you mentioned above....just remember, smaller doesn't always mean better in that larger/heavier frames can "absorb" more energy actually giving a much more pleasant recoil.
ETA - I very much dislike 40 cal. I owned a USP40c and promptly got rid of it. Between the DA/SA and the discomfort felt after shooting a large round count, I said no thanks. Caliber means very little in today's market consisting of very capable/well-designed cartridges...quality training is everything IMO.
ETA - I very much dislike 40 cal. I owned a USP40c and promptly got rid of it. Between the DA/SA and the discomfort felt after shooting a large round count, I said no thanks. Caliber means very little in today's market consisting of very capable/well-designed cartridges...quality training is everything IMO.
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#15
01-24-2011, 01:56 PM
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Central Valley,Ca
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But yes, I hear you, that is why I am not letting her shoot my HK, ill get her her own gun!
#16
01-24-2011, 03:30 PM
If it has to be a 9mm, Glock G26. A lot of women also really like the G36 in my experience, as it's much thinner than most double stack frames.
If she wants something more customizable, a small frame 1911 might be the way to go. I've seen more than a few Colt Defenders with pink/purple grips over the years.
If she wants something more customizable, a small frame 1911 might be the way to go. I've seen more than a few Colt Defenders with pink/purple grips over the years.
#17
01-24-2011, 04:15 PM
Get her a small frame .40. Due to the fact it has the impact of a .45 and the size of a 9mm. I daily carry a USP when I'm not working. It would be a perfect round for her.
But like others have said, let her shoot everything your local range will let you rent and see what she really likes and that fits in her hands.
But like others have said, let her shoot everything your local range will let you rent and see what she really likes and that fits in her hands.
#18
01-24-2011, 05:17 PM
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Location: Central Valley,Ca
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You know, honestly, I am doubting the 9MM period after Gifford takes a brain shot and survives. Yes, medical care and all that, but still. Ive heard many a bad word spoken on the 9mm.
OTH, I have 9mm already, so ammo is around all the time.
We are going to the gun shop today after work, so we will see!
OTH, I have 9mm already, so ammo is around all the time.
We are going to the gun shop today after work, so we will see!
#19
01-24-2011, 08:44 PM
I need pos rep like Hulkamania NOW!
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Madison Wisconsin
Posts: 3,349
Good Morning everyone!
Well, I took my wife to the range and she had a blast. She doesnt usually shoot much, but on Saturday, really enjoyed my AR, banging away at some cans at 40 yards, and shooting my 9mm Berretta and a couple of .22's I have.
Now she wants her own 9mm or "handgun" she can shoot (dang, just terrible isnt it?)
So, since I have never even looked at smaller handguns, only full size, what do you think? Glock? HK? I am leaning to HK, if they make a small enough sub-compact? I am going to take her to Bass Pro shops and let her fondle a bunch of them, and see what fits.
Id like to stick to 9MM or at worst .40, but prefer 9. Even a .380 would be ok for her, she has small hands so recoil is a factor.
Let me hear your thoughts oh wise and knowledgable fellow gunners!
Well, I took my wife to the range and she had a blast. She doesnt usually shoot much, but on Saturday, really enjoyed my AR, banging away at some cans at 40 yards, and shooting my 9mm Berretta and a couple of .22's I have.
Now she wants her own 9mm or "handgun" she can shoot (dang, just terrible isnt it?
)So, since I have never even looked at smaller handguns, only full size, what do you think? Glock? HK? I am leaning to HK, if they make a small enough sub-compact? I am going to take her to Bass Pro shops and let her fondle a bunch of them, and see what fits.
Id like to stick to 9MM or at worst .40, but prefer 9. Even a .380 would be ok for her, she has small hands so recoil is a factor.
Let me hear your thoughts oh wise and knowledgable fellow gunners!
Get her a pink Glock 19!
