I don't intend this to be a general "which is better" thread as I think the answer to that question is highly subjective. I am however interested in anecdotal evidence and personal experience with regard to functionality and reliability with the understanding that I am buying for my 120lb wife. The pistol is intended for SD and probably will be carried.
Anyhow, my wife’s birthday is coming up, she wants a new handgun (as well as a Saiga to convert). She has narrowed it down (based on feel and fit in the hand, and some very limited shooting) to the XD the M&P and the CZ (p-01 and p-06) in 9mm and .40.
We will be renting all of them at the range, and will make the decision based largely on what she is most comfortable with / shoots best.
I am interested in feedback from those who own one of these firearms, feedback related to how well it is suited to a woman for use (example; my wife likes the feel of the CZ in her hand the best - but hasn't shot that one yet. I have heard that because they have a small, narrow slide, that they can be hard to operate for people with less hand strength, especially with nervous sweaty hands, any experience?).
Any thoughts on how these compare, your experience, and which you would recommend for a female shooter as well as things to look for while testing at the range, would be appreciated.
Thanks all.
Anyhow, my wife’s birthday is coming up, she wants a new handgun (as well as a Saiga to convert). She has narrowed it down (based on feel and fit in the hand, and some very limited shooting) to the XD the M&P and the CZ (p-01 and p-06) in 9mm and .40.
We will be renting all of them at the range, and will make the decision based largely on what she is most comfortable with / shoots best.
I am interested in feedback from those who own one of these firearms, feedback related to how well it is suited to a woman for use (example; my wife likes the feel of the CZ in her hand the best - but hasn't shot that one yet. I have heard that because they have a small, narrow slide, that they can be hard to operate for people with less hand strength, especially with nervous sweaty hands, any experience?).
Any thoughts on how these compare, your experience, and which you would recommend for a female shooter as well as things to look for while testing at the range, would be appreciated.
Thanks all.