Glock 33 or PPK? - AR15.COM

Posted: 4/17/2007 3:33:54 PM EDT

I know these handguns have big time ballistic differences but I want something my wife can shoot also. Would the 33 be too much for a woman? Anyone have any experience with any of these or suggestions?

Posted: 4/17/2007 3:56:12 PM EDT

[#1]

33 has a LOT of muzzle blast. I am a big .357Sig fan but would look at the G26 / 9mm rather than the G33 if I had a wife.

My GF shoots my G21 .45 just fine but not every woman can do that, and the blast is still less than the G33.

No WAY I give her a .380.

Posted: 4/17/2007 4:30:15 PM EDT

[#2]

I already have a G19 but I'm looking for something smaller. She can handle a full size 1911 so I was wondering more or less about blast and recoil as far as the glocks go.

Posted: 4/18/2007 10:22:59 AM EDT

[#3]

357sig is the most punishing round Glocks come chambered in. They have the most muzzle flip, sharpest recoil and loudest bang.

It's got good ballistic characteristics but my personal opinion is that the negatives outweigh the positives. That and it's expensive to train with.

If you want a Glock but a 19 is too big I'd look at either the 26/27 or the 36 (single stack .45)

Posted: 4/19/2007 6:57:23 PM EDT

[#4]

What about the Glock 29?

Posted: 4/20/2007 4:26:36 AM EDT

[#5]

I'd stay FAR away from a PPK! I've never handled one that was worth a damn (or that didn't lacerate my hand when I shot it!).

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