Papa wants momma to have a bug... what?

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Holidays around the corner and momma is carrying a Sig P232 (only thing that doesn't hurt her arthritis in the thumb) primary. Been thinking she needs a bug.. but what kind? The NAA guardian probably ok size wise, but too much kick into the thumb base. What are other options to consider? The 22's, I've read are considered weapons of absolute last resort, so where to head? Kel-Tech is already out of the running (shape is bad in the hand). Or in such a situation a 22 ok?

Help!! Suggestions? Opinions?

Thanks!
 
My wife and I both have Beretta 21A's (22LR) for mouse guns. Still getting them "tuned" ("broken-in"), but getting pretty reliable now. Picky on ammo. We're shooting a lot of CCI MiniMags, CCI Stingers, and Win 40gr. Super-X Round noses through them. Minimal kick, fun to shoot, very accurate for a little gun. Got them for $197 in black.

22LR's kinda light for some peoples BUGS though.....I figure it'll be CLOSE contact at BUG time.....

Good luck! :)
 
Hey R&G - you're here too eh!!:)

Let me say - rimfire is IMO not ideal - tho that said one bug I have is NAA mini in 22 mag. Of course is first try does not go bang - not too tricky to move on to next.

I guess an NAA Guardian might suit well - or see if you can snag a Pony. .32 acp and up is better if possible.
 
Question: Has she actually TRIED a Kel Tec P32?

Reason I ask is this - - -

My wife had a lot of trouble with the base joint of her thumb. She could shoot a full size Browning High Power or Govt Model 1911, but had trouble with something small, like a P11. She tried my P32 and found she could manage it nicely. She eventually had surgery for "release of trigger thumb" (actual name of the procedure :p ) and even while it was healing up, she could shoot the P32. She could NOT manage my KT P3AT, though - - A little too much impact.

I suggest you try her on the P32 - - The locked breech design reduces the felt recoil A LOT, compared to the conventional straight blowback .32 automatics. Don't let the narrow profile fool you. Might work out.

Good luck to her, and to you.
Johnny
 
cjz_sig said:
Holidays around the corner and momma is carrying a Sig P232 (only thing that doesn't hurt her arthritis in the thumb) primary. Been thinking she needs a bug.. but what kind? The NAA guardian probably ok size wise, but too much kick into the thumb base. What are other options to consider? The 22's, I've read are considered weapons of absolute last resort, so where to head? Kel-Tech is already out of the running (shape is bad in the hand). Or in such a situation a 22 ok?

Help!! Suggestions? Opinions?

Thanks!

The best back-up gun is the same model of the primary. My favorite back-up for my Sig P229 is my other Sig P229. The best back-up for a Sig P232 is another Sig P232.

There are several reasons:

1. All the practice time will be applicable to both primary and back-up. The shooter doesn't have to master two different guns and the transition between them.

2. The fastest reload is going to the back-up. Going to the back-up is so much faster than reloading the primary that this is the best plan of action. However, if the back-up is in a weaker cartridge, one is trading effectiveness for speed.

3. This is the only solution that allows the same spare magazines to be used in either the backup or primary. If the primary runs dry, transition to back-up. If the back-up runs dry, reload. Other approaches leave too much room for Mr. Murphy: not having a spare magazine, or having the wrong spare magazine in hand when a reload is needed.

4. The back-up gun may become the primary in some situations, so it is sub-optimal to have a significant step down in power. Depending on the holstering/carry configuration, the back-up gun might afford quicker access when seated, for example, so it will be the preferable choice when seated and when driving perhaps. In other situations, one might be able to get a hand on the back-up discretely while reaching for the primary would attract too much attention.

Michael Courtney
 
I tried to push a bunch of semi-autos on my wife. She eventually picked a S&W 642, .38Spl snubbie revolver. Its light, can shoot +p ammo and very concealable.

I also have a Beretta 21A in .22LR and its great. 100% reliable, and plenty accurate fo its purpose as a BUG. I use it as a back up only, not a primary.
 
My wife took my S&W M342PD to be her BUG to her M65-5LS. Your wife might be interested in one of the S&W Centennials, Bodyguards, or Chief's Specials; they offer them in .22 LR, .22 WMR, .32 H&R, .38 Special, and .357 Magnum.
 
S&W 351PD

How about an S&W 351PD?? 7 rounds of 22 mag in an airlite J frame snubby. 22 rimfires in a revolver is better than an auto. Get a misfire? Just keep pulling the trigger. And the mag offers a little more punch than the LR.
 
Mr. P95Carry: Yessir! I saw you mention it at CC and followed you over. Does that make me a stalker? Hmmm....Great site, BTW - just like you said. :)

I agree regarding 22 - we got them mainly to train and "plink", and they're small size and our budget results in their second task of "summer gun" or "Mouse BUG."

What I'd really like is a small 9MM so my primary and BUG are both 9MM's - just a matter of size, weight, budget, and wife (in inverse order)(;) ). I'm lusting after a Rorbaugh after seeing your pics!
 
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