Fiance wants a carry pistol, looking for specific attributes

[Pipe Smoker]

Another vote for the SIG P238. With 900+ rounds through it, my P238 is completely reliable with all ammo.
Soft recoil
Easy to rack slide
Good sights
Good trigger (considering the gun's purpose)
Good grip (with 7-round mag)
Just-right heft
Edit: Easy take-down & reassembly, too

 

[lpsharp88]

I'll definitely have her check that out!

 

[FL-NC]

BSA- I have seen those purses and they do look like they could have some potential, although I can't say so with any authority because i don't carry a purse (or Indiana Jones satchel). What I will say is that I've never known any woman to own just 1 purse. YMMV.

 

[MICHAEL T]

Colt Defender in 9mm

Metro Arms ic now making a small 1911 type 380. It will be sold under the old Now New new owners of name Eagle Imports , Bersa, Metro Arms, Grand Power and now New well made Llama's

 

[F-111 John]

My wife is very recoil sensitive, and the only gun she would carry was the Ruger SR22, until she shot the Glock 42. Now that's all she wants to shoot, and I feel better with her having a .380 than a .22 (but .22 is still better than nothing.)

Before you settle on a 1911-style, give this a look-see:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7nWBMIeIXI

 

[orionengnr]

A co-worker just bought his wife a Kimber Micro (Colt Mustang clone) for Valentine's Day. He was comparing the Kimber to the Sig 938; the Kimber's trigger was much better.
She really likes it. For a mini-1911, it is pretty sweet.

I had an EMP when they came out. It is a nice pistol, but at 24 oz, weighs the same as a 3" 1911 in .45acp,and the EMP commands a premium price.