John Wayne
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I am looking for a new 9mm auto with the following specs:
Light recoil spring (pref. under 15 lbs.)
Slim grip/interchangeable grips
Reliable .22 LR conversion available
"Compact" size, i.e. 4" or so bbl.
Trigger pull under 8 lbs.
Price under $800 with .22 conversion
This is for my girlfriend, who thought she only liked revolvers until she shot my XDM9
I fully intend to let her pick the gun out, I'm just looking for some starting points. It needs to have a light recoil spring because she had trouble racking the slide on all of the auto pistols I have owned (mostly sub compacts or with really stiff springs). A smaller grip and the ability to change grips is a big plus as well. This will be a HD gun, not likely to be carried often.
Here's what I can think of off the top of my head:
Commander-sized 1911 in 9x19 - I've heard that 9mm 1911s generally have a light recoil spring because of the heavy slide, and the trigger is great. Could also put any kind of grips on it, and it's nice and slim.
Browning Hi-Power, for basically the same reasons as above
Beretta 92 - While it is traditional DA/SA, IIRC it was designed as to be easily used by women in the armed forces, and for people with smaller hands.
SIG 226 SAS
S&W M&P 9 - Not sure what the recoil spring weight on these is
Any other suggestions?
Light recoil spring (pref. under 15 lbs.)
Slim grip/interchangeable grips
Reliable .22 LR conversion available
"Compact" size, i.e. 4" or so bbl.
Trigger pull under 8 lbs.
Price under $800 with .22 conversion
This is for my girlfriend, who thought she only liked revolvers until she shot my XDM9
I fully intend to let her pick the gun out, I'm just looking for some starting points. It needs to have a light recoil spring because she had trouble racking the slide on all of the auto pistols I have owned (mostly sub compacts or with really stiff springs). A smaller grip and the ability to change grips is a big plus as well. This will be a HD gun, not likely to be carried often.Here's what I can think of off the top of my head:
Commander-sized 1911 in 9x19 - I've heard that 9mm 1911s generally have a light recoil spring because of the heavy slide, and the trigger is great. Could also put any kind of grips on it, and it's nice and slim.
Browning Hi-Power, for basically the same reasons as above
Beretta 92 - While it is traditional DA/SA, IIRC it was designed as to be easily used by women in the armed forces, and for people with smaller hands.
SIG 226 SAS
S&W M&P 9 - Not sure what the recoil spring weight on these is
Any other suggestions?
