RECOMMENDING HANDGUN: Can we do better than the Glock 19?
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The Glock 19 is a good choice for those who have no idea what they want in a fighting handgun. It has many good attributes, including being easy on the hands, balance between size and capacity, reliable, and so forth. If the new shooter finds it lacking, it can be easily sold for 80-85% of the purchase price.
The revolver requires more work to acquire proficiency. Proficiency is far more than just safe handling, loading, and target shooting. The basic operation is easier, but that has little to do with actually running the gun in a fight.
The revolver requires more work to acquire proficiency. Proficiency is far more than just safe handling, loading, and target shooting. The basic operation is easier, but that has little to do with actually running the gun in a fight.
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I agree with wrench about glocks but the reason most suggest starting with a revolver is because women as a rule don't have a strong enough hand and wrist for the auto to cycle correctly. Not to say all women ,some can do it very well.mossberg835
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god bless ya
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Sorry but even for a woman, I will suggest a .45. Its my preference and I wont suggest something I dont like using myself
Sorry but even for a woman, I will suggest a .45. Its my preference and I wont suggest something I dont like using myself
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I've spent the past month+ trying to decide on the "perfect" gun for myself. I was trained 20 some-odd years ago on a revolver (S&W .38 chiefs special if I recall correctly), then in my 20s, spent quite a bit of time with a Glock (whatever was standard police issue at the time since I was dating a cop), H&Ks, and various rifles. Then for the past 15 years, have fired very little of anything - apparently girls who are good with guns are scary to some boys.
Over the past 15 years, some things have changed, from the new options out there (never heard of Kahr before!) to even the basics with how to hold the gun (that's been a hard habit to break!).
For the past month I've been a range rental junkie and fired everything available (semi, not revolver) from a .22 up to a Springfield 1911 .45. And while the 1911 was a sweet shot, it was still too much gun for me just getting back into shooting - much as it pains me to say that! I've also spoken with several instructors, other gun nuts, friends, and some of you on this board to get opinions and thoughts on various options. And of course I've been to every manufacturer's website to compare specs.
Now I've made my decision. Although I was leaning toward the H&K P2000 from the beginning and still feel it would be a good "first gun" for any woman, I'm going with the S&W M&P9. With the small backstrap it fits my hands perfectly and my aim is on target and consistent, the slide is easy, it comes apart for cleaning easily, the polymer frame meets my water-based business needs, the recoil is level enough for me to deal with, and (you knew it was coming) I like the way it looks. I'm picking it up later this week and I'm so excited I can hardly think of anything else!
OP I hope your friend has as much luck - and as much fun! - making her selection as I have!
Over the past 15 years, some things have changed, from the new options out there (never heard of Kahr before!) to even the basics with how to hold the gun (that's been a hard habit to break!).
For the past month I've been a range rental junkie and fired everything available (semi, not revolver) from a .22 up to a Springfield 1911 .45. And while the 1911 was a sweet shot, it was still too much gun for me just getting back into shooting - much as it pains me to say that! I've also spoken with several instructors, other gun nuts, friends, and some of you on this board to get opinions and thoughts on various options. And of course I've been to every manufacturer's website to compare specs.
Now I've made my decision. Although I was leaning toward the H&K P2000 from the beginning and still feel it would be a good "first gun" for any woman, I'm going with the S&W M&P9. With the small backstrap it fits my hands perfectly and my aim is on target and consistent, the slide is easy, it comes apart for cleaning easily, the polymer frame meets my water-based business needs, the recoil is level enough for me to deal with, and (you knew it was coming) I like the way it looks. I'm picking it up later this week and I'm so excited I can hardly think of anything else!
OP I hope your friend has as much luck - and as much fun! - making her selection as I have!
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