CZ SP-01 with a Matt Mink trigger/action job! About the same price as a stock P226, slicker trigger, scarry accurate, reliable as ANY gun made. Better value. I've owned both, and carry a CZ..
Heavy frame 9mm?
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If she wants "heavy" frame 9mm gun, then
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For the Heaviest frame/gun, NIB, accurate out of the box, and half the price of a lighter Sig, have her hold a CZ 9mm.. They're "heavy", far more than Sigs 9mm's, with the exception of the Sig X5 9mm, but that gun is 5x as much as a CZ.
And as mentioned, if she wants weight, in a heavy 9mm gun, the Baby Eagle is another choice to be held in her hand.
LS
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For the Heaviest frame/gun, NIB, accurate out of the box, and half the price of a lighter Sig, have her hold a CZ 9mm.. They're "heavy", far more than Sigs 9mm's, with the exception of the Sig X5 9mm, but that gun is 5x as much as a CZ.
And as mentioned, if she wants weight, in a heavy 9mm gun, the Baby Eagle is another choice to be held in her hand.
LS
CZ's are a great choice. If she has larger hands, look at the Beretta 92's. Smith 5906 is also another option.
For this duty I would recommend going out and having her pick up some pistols or possibly firing some different ones. Let her pick what fits her hand best.
Did you have a budget in mind?
I'd plus a dozen for the 226, 226ST, and especially the X5's--either Competition, Tactical or All Around if the budget can handle it.
Out of all my guns, my wife loves my X5 competition far more than any other.
HTH
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I'd plus a dozen for the 226, 226ST, and especially the X5's--either Competition, Tactical or All Around if the budget can handle it.
Out of all my guns, my wife loves my X5 competition far more than any other.
HTH
-Ted
+1 on the CZ SP-01
The ergonomics on the hand are excellent (for me at least), the under rail allows attachement of any number of lights, lasers etc as well as the extra scary CZ bayonet block (I jest not, go to the CZ-USA site).......
The weapon is also based on the smaller P-01 which is the only hand weapon to pass serious NATO torture testing.
The ergonomics on the hand are excellent (for me at least), the under rail allows attachement of any number of lights, lasers etc as well as the extra scary CZ bayonet block (I jest not, go to the CZ-USA site).......
The weapon is also based on the smaller P-01 which is the only hand weapon to pass serious NATO torture testing.
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Can't go wrong with a P226 or a P228/P229 if she wants something with a shorter slide.
CZ75 is also a good choice if you don't want to spend "Sig" money.
CZ75 is also a good choice if you don't want to spend "Sig" money.
You guys can laugh if you want,,,,but how about a Walther P38. It's got a comfortable grip, eats any ammo no problem, recoil friendly and when you run out of ammo (and you will!) you can always throw it at your opponent.
Seriously though it's a lot of fun at the range.
Seriously though it's a lot of fun at the range.
We went shopping Saturday
and she was able to hold quite a few different pistols. We went to Sportsman's Warehouse, Gander Mtn, and Scheels. We decided we're going back to SW when she narrows down her list. The list of pistols is as follows:
-S&W Swve9
-S&W M&P9
-Taurus 24/7 Pro
-Ruger P89 (By far her favorite)
-CZ75
-Browning BDM
The person who helped us at the SW in DePere, WI was a very knowledgeable, kind fellow by the name of Kurt. He is the main reason we will be going back. When she saw something she liked, he had no problem letting her handle it, manipulate the controls, and even reccomending pistols similar to that. There was no pressure to buy, it just seemed he enjoyed helping a new shooter. BIG THUMBS UP!!
and she was able to hold quite a few different pistols. We went to Sportsman's Warehouse, Gander Mtn, and Scheels. We decided we're going back to SW when she narrows down her list. The list of pistols is as follows:
-S&W Swve9
-S&W M&P9
-Taurus 24/7 Pro
-Ruger P89 (By far her favorite)
-CZ75
-Browning BDM
The person who helped us at the SW in DePere, WI was a very knowledgeable, kind fellow by the name of Kurt. He is the main reason we will be going back. When she saw something she liked, he had no problem letting her handle it, manipulate the controls, and even reccomending pistols similar to that. There was no pressure to buy, it just seemed he enjoyed helping a new shooter. BIG THUMBS UP!!
The heaviest 9mm I have ever pointed was the Sig P226 X-Five Competition, 46.7 Oz, 19 rounds, yikes!
http://sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=38&productid=143
http://sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=38&productid=143
Interesting list, and one that seems to stray from the original intention of the 'heavy frame' 9MM as a bunch of polymers are now listed. Regardless....
On the S&W front, stick with the M&P regardless of how much money you could save getting the SWVE9 model.
I would pass on the Browning BDM as it wasn't something that did very well in sales, and may be tough to keep up with if anything goes wrong.
The Ruger is an ugly SOB, but for the price and reliability, it could be a nice choice.
That's what i thought about the polymers too, but they were what she found comfortable. I think she's really leaning toward the Ruger, it was heavy, fit her hand really good, and had Hogue grips for $389 IIRC.
^ That's the best way to do things - let her see which ones she likes best as opposed to what everybody here is trying to sway her too.
It would be great if she can shoot them too, as at least to me the polymer guns give off a much different feel than metal ones do.
It would be great if she can shoot them too, as at least to me the polymer guns give off a much different feel than metal ones do.
the ruger p89 had fit my hands good as i have long fingers they were able to wrap all the way around.
A CZ-75B (or compact) or a S&W 5906. The 5906 (and variants) are available used as police trade-ins.
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