AKElroy
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g19.
best 9mm compact under 700.00
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No, a lot of people hate the Sigma. The M&P is quite popular.
I still regret trading away a Beretta Cougar in 9mm. They also made a slightly smaller - in frame, not barrel - "mini cougar".
These guns were originally, if I recall, north of the $700 price point, but can be had used.
If you don't care about the Beretta name, the same gun is made on the same tooling (now in Turkey) under the Stoeger name, at a more affordable price.
Some may say the gun was overpriced as a Beretta, but in my ownership I felt the gun was worth the money. So much the better that the same gun can now be had for less.
These guns were originally, if I recall, north of the $700 price point, but can be had used.
If you don't care about the Beretta name, the same gun is made on the same tooling (now in Turkey) under the Stoeger name, at a more affordable price.
Some may say the gun was overpriced as a Beretta, but in my ownership I felt the gun was worth the money. So much the better that the same gun can now be had for less.
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A lot have said the G19 because she shoots a G17, that would be my first thought. Then you said it goes in a purse, Get a Keltec p-11 and a few 69 series S&W mags.
PX15
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FMOfartO:
S&W 3913 LadySmith or CS9.
jesse
S&W 3913 LadySmith or CS9.
jesse
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Walther PPS 9mm
The new Walther PPS 9mm is a fantastic compact pistol and perfect for concealed carry. It is thin (Police Pistol Slim), light, amazing accuracy, completely reliable and fantastic fit and finish. It is also available in 40SW if that is your preferred round.
The new Walther PPS 9mm is a fantastic compact pistol and perfect for concealed carry. It is thin (Police Pistol Slim), light, amazing accuracy, completely reliable and fantastic fit and finish. It is also available in 40SW if that is your preferred round.
Think your approaching the issue wrong. I'd suggest you two go looking for a good gun purse rather than looking for a smaller gun. Depending upon the lady and how large a purse she can or will carry a full size pistol or medium compact can be concealed easily in a popper bag.
With a gun purse there isn't any problem with "things" in the purse catching in the trigger or the gun mixing with the other stuff carried. It also allows a cleaner draw if it is needed.
Google "gun purse" to find various sources. Most women like to shop for purses better than guns anyway.
With a gun purse there isn't any problem with "things" in the purse catching in the trigger or the gun mixing with the other stuff carried. It also allows a cleaner draw if it is needed.
Google "gun purse" to find various sources. Most women like to shop for purses better than guns anyway.
PX15
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1-cavediver:
Respectfully my experience with 2 Walther PPS pistols was not as pleasant as your experience apparently has been.
My first new PPS developed ejector problems after roughly 150-200 rounds, and was sent back for warranty repair to S&W. The pistol was returned UNREPAIRED and sent back a 2nd time.
After sending the original PPS back to S&W I spoke to a senior Customer Service Representative and told him to either FIX the defective pistol, or send me a new replacement.
Several weeks later UPS brought me a new replacement.
After approximately 50 rounds the 2nd PPS became unreliable and I sold the sucker.
Perhaps the later PPS pistols were better, but the two early models I had were not satisfactory.
I'm NOT a Walther basher and in the past have owned a PP/P99c/AS and P99/AS also a P1 and P5. I have a great respect for Walther pistols in general, but my PPS experience was less than satisfactory.
In fact my P99c/AS was a better pistol all the way around although it is obviously not as thin as the PPS. The P99c/AS was more accurate, and had a greater capacity than the PPS.
Just personal opinion...
Best Wishes,
Jesse
P.S. Someone else recommended the Sig P239, and I would 2nd that recommendation. I bought one new, and it was 100% reliable, very accurate, and with the addition of Crimson Trace Lasergrips makes a fine personal defense choice.
Respectfully my experience with 2 Walther PPS pistols was not as pleasant as your experience apparently has been.
My first new PPS developed ejector problems after roughly 150-200 rounds, and was sent back for warranty repair to S&W. The pistol was returned UNREPAIRED and sent back a 2nd time.
After sending the original PPS back to S&W I spoke to a senior Customer Service Representative and told him to either FIX the defective pistol, or send me a new replacement.
Several weeks later UPS brought me a new replacement.
After approximately 50 rounds the 2nd PPS became unreliable and I sold the sucker.
Perhaps the later PPS pistols were better, but the two early models I had were not satisfactory.
I'm NOT a Walther basher and in the past have owned a PP/P99c/AS and P99/AS also a P1 and P5. I have a great respect for Walther pistols in general, but my PPS experience was less than satisfactory.
In fact my P99c/AS was a better pistol all the way around although it is obviously not as thin as the PPS. The P99c/AS was more accurate, and had a greater capacity than the PPS.
Just personal opinion...
Best Wishes,
Jesse
P.S. Someone else recommended the Sig P239, and I would 2nd that recommendation. I bought one new, and it was 100% reliable, very accurate, and with the addition of Crimson Trace Lasergrips makes a fine personal defense choice.
PX15
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1-cavediver:
Respectfully my experience with 2 Walther PPS pistols was not as pleasant as your experience apparently has been.
My first new PPS developed ejector problems after roughly 150-200 rounds, and was sent back for warranty repair to S&W. The pistol was returned UNREPAIRED and sent back a 2nd time.
After sending the original PPS back to S&W I spoke to a senior Customer Service Representative and told him to either FIX the defective pistol, or send me a new replacement.
Several weeks later UPS brought me a new replacement.
After approximately 50 rounds the 2nd PPS became unreliable and I sold the sucker.
Perhaps the later PPS pistols were better, but the two early models I had were not satisfactory.
I'm NOT a Walther basher and in the past have owned a PP/P99c/AS and P99/AS also a P1 and P5. I have a great respect for Walther pistols in general, but my PPS experience was less than satisfactory.
In fact my P99c/AS was a better pistol all the way around although it is obviously not as thin as the PPS. The P99c/AS was more accurate, and had a greater capacity than the PPS, and I personally preferred the "AS" trigger over that of the "glocklike" trigger/striker of the PPS..
Just personal opinion...
Best Wishes,
Jesse
P.S. Someone else recommended the Sig P239, and I would 2nd that recommendation. I bought one new, and it was 100% reliable, very accurate, and with the addition of Crimson Trace Lasergrips makes a fine personal defense choice.
Respectfully my experience with 2 Walther PPS pistols was not as pleasant as your experience apparently has been.
My first new PPS developed ejector problems after roughly 150-200 rounds, and was sent back for warranty repair to S&W. The pistol was returned UNREPAIRED and sent back a 2nd time.
After sending the original PPS back to S&W I spoke to a senior Customer Service Representative and told him to either FIX the defective pistol, or send me a new replacement.
Several weeks later UPS brought me a new replacement.
After approximately 50 rounds the 2nd PPS became unreliable and I sold the sucker.
Perhaps the later PPS pistols were better, but the two early models I had were not satisfactory.
I'm NOT a Walther basher and in the past have owned a PP/P99c/AS and P99/AS also a P1 and P5. I have a great respect for Walther pistols in general, but my PPS experience was less than satisfactory.
In fact my P99c/AS was a better pistol all the way around although it is obviously not as thin as the PPS. The P99c/AS was more accurate, and had a greater capacity than the PPS, and I personally preferred the "AS" trigger over that of the "glocklike" trigger/striker of the PPS..
Just personal opinion...
Best Wishes,
Jesse
P.S. Someone else recommended the Sig P239, and I would 2nd that recommendation. I bought one new, and it was 100% reliable, very accurate, and with the addition of Crimson Trace Lasergrips makes a fine personal defense choice.
Hawk
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Ordinarily, I'd link to cornered cat but if all we're doing is compiling a list of 9mm autoloading handguns...
STI GP-6
(I did that just to be different).
STI GP-6
(I did that just to be different).
SirPeasant
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I agree with SteveC ... the wife bought a really nice leather purse delivered for only $65.00
I hope this link works and hers is the M30.
http://www.gungear.com/ez-catalog/X300536/2
I hope this link works and hers is the M30.
http://www.gungear.com/ez-catalog/X300536/2
kentucky_smith
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Love my PPS
GojuBrian
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Xd 9mm, sub-compact even. Best ccw tact pistola!! 
If she like the G17, have her look at the Glock 19 or 26.
Also...
S&W M&P9c
XD-9sc
Sig P250
...would be my short list.
for sub-compact Kel-Tec P11 and PF-9...
I'd go with something on the first list (cheaper and better) rather than the Kahr (OK, the Sig probably isn't cheaper).
Also...
S&W M&P9c
XD-9sc
Sig P250
...would be my short list.
for sub-compact Kel-Tec P11 and PF-9...
I'd go with something on the first list (cheaper and better) rather than the Kahr (OK, the Sig probably isn't cheaper).
hometheaterman
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Not really compact but the Ruger SR9 or the Springfield XDm would be my choices.
skeeter_08
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I saw a used Sig P228 at the gunshop last night for $650.00, I had one of these once, and I wish I still had it since I would definitely consider the P228 one of the best compact 9's that I know of anyway - skeeter_08
Carne Frio
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What Steve C and Sirpeasant both said. Just like a quality holster, a quality purse, designed for concealed carry is important. Try searching for them. Coronadoleather.com puts out very high quality stuff. Also, since the G17 is familiar to her, the G19 or G26 are naturals.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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In my last purchase it came down to the SR9 and PPS. I took the SR9.
This is all subjective:
They were quite similar in size and weight--of course the SR was a touch bigger and heavier----the PPS just felt like a lifeless top heavy brick---ths SR felt great dispite having twice the ammo load of the PPS---the barrel sits lower and the grip just snuggles up in your hand.
Other deciding factors were the 1911 style safety and American made. Price wasn't a factor to me--I just wanted the better gun--a big plus was the Ruger was $150 cheaper.
The SR compares quite closely to my G19 in size and has 2 more shots(17+1).
I've removed the magazine disconnect---but haven't shot it yet.
So anyway---through all that I guess I'm saying you should take a good hard look at the SR9.
This is all subjective:
They were quite similar in size and weight--of course the SR was a touch bigger and heavier----the PPS just felt like a lifeless top heavy brick---ths SR felt great dispite having twice the ammo load of the PPS---the barrel sits lower and the grip just snuggles up in your hand.
Other deciding factors were the 1911 style safety and American made. Price wasn't a factor to me--I just wanted the better gun--a big plus was the Ruger was $150 cheaper.
The SR compares quite closely to my G19 in size and has 2 more shots(17+1).
I've removed the magazine disconnect---but haven't shot it yet.
So anyway---through all that I guess I'm saying you should take a good hard look at the SR9.
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