DT Guy
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My wife struggles with an extreme sensitivity to both blast and recoil; after a great deal of hard work, she can (finally) deal fairly well with a .22 handgun. She chose a Ruger LCR .22LR for her carry gun, but she (and I, to tell the truth) struggle with the heavy trigger and primitive sights.
She's a very acceptable shot with our larger .22 automatics, shooting 2" groups at 21' consistently. I'd like to find her a *reliable* (and this is the biggest stumbling block with a .22 auto, IMHO) compact or subcompact auto with a DA or striker trigger (she's not interested in Condition 1 carry.)
I thought the S&W .22 Compact might fit the bill, but I've read opinions that it's essentially a SA, and would therefore be unsafe to carry without its safety engaged. The Sig 250 and PPQ are only available in full-size pistols, and....that's about all I'm finding.
Is there something out there I'm overlooking, which would broadly meet those requirements? I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Larry
She's a very acceptable shot with our larger .22 automatics, shooting 2" groups at 21' consistently. I'd like to find her a *reliable* (and this is the biggest stumbling block with a .22 auto, IMHO) compact or subcompact auto with a DA or striker trigger (she's not interested in Condition 1 carry.)
I thought the S&W .22 Compact might fit the bill, but I've read opinions that it's essentially a SA, and would therefore be unsafe to carry without its safety engaged. The Sig 250 and PPQ are only available in full-size pistols, and....that's about all I'm finding.
Is there something out there I'm overlooking, which would broadly meet those requirements? I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Larry