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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:45:24 AM EDT
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Hi OP: I also live in VA & carry a 9mm here.
- Stick with the 9mm; there are plenty of suitable defense loads with light recoil; most of the 147gr loadings are mild, yet effective defensively. -SA/DA is tough. Can you convince her to try a striker-fired gun like the Glock 19 or S&W M&P compact? Either would be a better carry gun for stressful defensive situations (IMHO). -if not, the CZs are excellent, but make sure you get a model with an alloy or polymer frame, as the steel models are quite heavy and are not compfortable for everyday carry (ask me how I know). The P-01 is a fine choice & has a proven record as the police sidearm of the Czech police. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:48:54 AM EDT
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Quoted: Sold quite a few aside from some teething issues with the first few batches of the full size guns Quoted: Has she shot a Beretta PX4 subcompact in 9mm (Type F or Type G - type D is DAO)? Seems to fit her needs quite well, I really like those little guns. Ended up selling mine as I carry the PM9 whenever a full size doesn't work, but it was a great pistol. No, but I like what I've read. Any issues feeding defense ammo? I have not fielded any complaints |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:49:00 AM EDT
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Hi OP: I also live in VA & carry a 9mm here. - Stick with the 9mm; there are plenty of suitable defense loads with light recoil; most of the 147gr loadings are mild, yet effective defensively. -SA/DA is tough. Can you convince her to try a striker-fired gun like the Glock 19 or S&W M&P compact? Either would be a better carry gun for stressful defensive situations (IMHO). -if not, the CZs are excellent, but make sure you get a model with an alloy or polymer frame, as the steel models are quite heavy and are not compfortable for everyday carry (ask me how I know). The P-01 is a fine choice & has a proven record as the police sidearm of the Czech police. I carry a Glock 19 and she has fired it many times, but she says she just is not comfortable carrying something without a manual safety.Thanks for the insight on the frame issue. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:49:32 AM EDT
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The fear of not having a safety is a training issue. Not everybody is militarized... True. They should seek out quality training in CCW and get a good understanding of safety's. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:49:56 AM EDT
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Sold quite a few aside from some teething issues with the first few batches of the full size guns
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Has she shot a Beretta PX4 subcompact in 9mm (Type F or Type G - type D is DAO)? Seems to fit her needs quite well, I really like those little guns. Ended up selling mine as I carry the PM9 whenever a full size doesn't work, but it was a great pistol. No, but I like what I've read. Any issues feeding defense ammo? I have not fielded any complaints Good to know, thanks. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:50:54 AM EDT
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Howdah Pistol.
Its just as valid |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:52:08 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:52:11 AM EDT
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I need recommendations for a new carry gun for my wife. Requirements *9mm *DA/SA *Must have a manual safety and must be compact enough for a petite woman to conceal easily. Thanks in advance. s&w 3913 Yep, wish I still had mine. Jane |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:52:15 AM EDT
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Have her shoot a G26. Then see if she still has the manual saftey requirement.
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:52:23 AM EDT
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Howdah Pistol. Its just as valid In the event that she needs to slay a lion..... |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:53:02 AM EDT
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Quoted: Damn the manual safety. Ohh..officer model 1911 in 9mm. Springfield and kimber make them |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:56:50 AM EDT
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CZ75 Compact Winner No J-frames! Quoted:
Have her shoot a G26. Then see if she still has the manual saftey requirement. Just what you need to do, give a petite woman a very small handgun with no grip.... |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:58:20 AM EDT
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She might try a Smith & Wesson 6906. It's fairly compact, alloy frame, decocker/safety. And it holds 12 rounds, plus one in the chamber.
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:59:25 AM EDT
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Compact Beretta PX4 Storm is a nice pistol and meets your DA/SA and safety requirement I love my full size. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 10:59:56 AM EDT
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She might try a Smith & Wesson 6906. It's fairly compact, alloy frame, decocker/safety. And it holds 12 rounds, plus one in the chamber. http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b259/skidman/SW6906.jpg Still mad I got rid of the one I had before I was married. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 11:01:46 AM EDT
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Browning high power.
Not very big, and the last 5' tall 90 pound hot chick who shot it (first time ever shooting) looked like she'd been shooting her whole life after she was 5 rounds in. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 11:02:00 AM EDT
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Bersa 380 is one good choice, Bersa 9mm ultra compact another. The 9UC is an accurate and reliable 9mm, not tiny but as small as you can probably make a 9 and have it be comfortable to shoot. This is a very under rated little gun and you will be surprised with it.
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Posted: 1/3/2012 11:08:44 AM EDT
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I recommend she carry her butt to the house and make a dang sandwich .heheh
Seriously if she is like my wife she will never clean a gun and wanst to be100% sure it will go bang ever time . This means a J frame Smith and Wesson like the model 36 in a pretty nickle finish . You can load 38 spl as light or 38 +P as heavy as you can stand . It will always go bang even if it's left in a purse full of makeup for a year and never cleaned . My wife is 4ft 8 in and 140 lbs and she loves hers . No semi auto can survive a year in a woman's purse and still be 100% reliable . |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 11:11:18 AM EDT
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I need recommendations for a new carry gun for my wife. Requirements *9mm *DA/SA *Must have a manual safety and must be compact enough for a petite woman to conceal easily. Thanks in advance. s&w 3913 Probably the best carry gun Smith ever made. They can be very hard to find. If you stumble across one at a show, buy it. It probably won't be there when you get back. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 11:13:06 AM EDT
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P2000sk
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Posted: 1/3/2012 11:15:02 AM EDT
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The fear of not having a safety is a training issue. Not everybody is militarized... True. They should seek out quality training in CCW and get a good understanding of safety's. Plenty of us understand passive safeties, and still prefer a manual safety. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 11:19:57 AM EDT
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edit.
ok how do the cool members get to edit their posts with a blank response and not get the message to short error. 
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Posted: 1/3/2012 11:36:43 AM EDT
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Thanks for all the recommendations guys!
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Posted: 1/3/2012 12:21:38 PM EDT
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Quoted:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_h-aKIOo8UMy wife shoots the Bersa Thunder 380 CC And a note, the malfunctions I recorded have gone away. It was only breaking in, its a good 100% now. I used to carry an earlier model Thunder 380 with aluminum frame, and I was surprised with how accurate they were... I shouldn't have been surprised though - it does have a fixed barrel and blowback action. Mine used to LOVE eating Hydrashoks all day long. I owned it for 3 years, and fired 8000 rounds through it... It would eat any quality ammo you put into it - especially hotter CCW hollow-point ammo. It would malfunction (FTF/Stovepipes, and Shortstroking) with Barnaul and other shit-russian ammo. The gun was dropped on concrete, which caused the cast-steel slide-mounted thumb safety to snap off- but the gun still fired just fine... That happened around 2000 or 3000rds, and around 8000rds the trigger return spring snapped. A quick phone call, and the gun was off to the repair place within a day or so... It was returned within about a week. Even though it came with a 1 year warranty (IIRC), they covered it 2 and 3 years later - all repairs done under warranty. Pretty good little gun for the money, and I'd definitely buy another one. The major pros: Reliable. Accurate. Decent Trigger & Safety. Lightweight Disappears with a quality comp-tac holster - even on small framed people. cons: Some parts cast steel. Will rust easily when finish wears over time. Replace the recoil spring every 3000rds or the aluminum frame will take a beating. Magazines were expensive - used to cost ~$40 each if I remember correctly... Back then I paid $235 out the door for my old Duo-Tone... |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 12:33:50 PM EDT
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CZ75 Compact or P-01 are excellent pistols but they are not thin at all.
Maybe a Walther PPS? |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 12:40:53 PM EDT
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I need recommendations for a new carry gun for my wife. Requirements *9mm *DA/SA *Must have a manual safety and must be compact enough for a petite woman to conceal easily. Thanks in advance. s&w 3913 WINNER! (there are several similar variants like the 908 that are basically the same as well) And the double stack 6906 
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Posted: 1/3/2012 12:44:45 PM EDT
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Beretta PX4 Storm Type F DA/SA 9mm.
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Posted: 1/3/2012 12:46:06 PM EDT
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Ruger LC9
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Posted: 1/3/2012 12:48:07 PM EDT
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Glock 26/19. I know it doesn't fit the requirements but...
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Posted: 1/3/2012 12:54:40 PM EDT
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She already carries a Walther ppk but wants a slightly larger round (9mm). I was looking at the CZ 2075 thought? CZ 2075 RAMI is a great choice. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 1:28:07 PM EDT
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If you can find one, get a 3rd gen 5906 in stainless. Mine came with two factory 14 round stainless magazines.
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Posted: 1/3/2012 3:48:07 PM EDT
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another vote for the LC9.
easy to shoot, easy to carry. ugly, inexpensive, reliable, and very compact. |
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Posted: 1/3/2012 5:55:34 PM EDT
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So many of the guns suggested have their safeties in the wrong place...
I don't thing a woman with small hands would have an easy time reaching a slide-mounted safety.
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Posted: 1/4/2012 6:15:05 AM EDT
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I think I have her talked into the M&P compact with thumb safety.
 Thanks guys
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Posted: 1/4/2012 6:19:39 AM EDT
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I think I have her talked into the M&P compact with thumb safety. Thanks guysIf she likes the Walther, have her try a PPS in 9MM. I love mine. I carry it in a Galco ankle holster. Forget it's there after a few minutes. |
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Posted: 1/4/2012 6:45:52 AM EDT
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I think I have her talked into the M&P compact with thumb safety. Thanks guysGood choice |
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Posted: 1/4/2012 7:47:00 AM EDT
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I think I have her talked into the M&P compact with thumb safety. Thanks guysLet us know how she likes it. |
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Posted: 1/4/2012 7:51:16 AM EDT
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The M&P is DAO.
Skimmed through the thread, and didn't see that mentioned anywhere. |
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Posted: 1/5/2012 7:16:25 AM EDT
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The M&P is DAO. Skimmed through the thread, and didn't see that mentioned anywhere. I know, but she said the manual safety was her first and biggest concern. |
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