For a slim, small handed, left handed female, HK P30 or S&W M&P compact 9mm??

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - For a slim, small handed, left handed female, HK P30 or S&W M&P compact 9mm??

Posted: 11/12/2007 11:26:32 AM EDT

You see the question. Which would you suggest?

I do not plan a dupe post in the HK section, so have at it.

TIA.

Posted: 11/12/2007 12:10:54 PM EDT

[#1]

Whichever she might shoot better. The M&P is going to be slightly smaller than the P30. The P30 isnt a huge monster compared to the M&P, but it is larger and more expensive.

Posted: 11/12/2007 12:14:18 PM EDT

[#2]

Need a picture to properly answer your question...
Matt

Posted: 11/12/2007 12:56:33 PM EDT

[#3]

Here are pic's and stats on both pistols. Each have grips that can be changed for size and each can be converted to left hand. The HK is about $800 and the SW is about $600 with current rebate.

HK P30

SW M&P Compact

Posted: 11/12/2007 12:58:12 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Here are pic's and stats on both pistols. Each have grips that can be changed for size and each can be converted to left hand. The HK is about $800 and the SW is about $600 with current rebate.

HK P30

SW M&P Compact

He meant a picture of the woman.........

Posted: 11/12/2007 1:04:04 PM EDT

[#5]

The one on the left of the smoked salmon:

ETA: Please keep it clean guys, she will be watching this thread. And, she can shoot!

Posted: 11/12/2007 1:13:52 PM EDT

[#6]

HK P30... it's got curves in the right places... just like its future owner.

Honestly, get her whichever fits better in her hand and is more comfortable for her to shoot.
Matt

Posted: 11/12/2007 1:18:13 PM EDT

[#7]

My wife likes the HK

Posted: 11/12/2007 1:22:32 PM EDT

[#8]

Budget? I Imagine the HK is at least $300 more. M&Ps are raved about here, I'm a Glock 19 man myself. I'd go M&P limited to the 2 but HK hate factors into that as well.

Posted: 11/12/2007 7:17:39 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Here are pic's and stats on both pistols. Each have grips that can be changed for size and each can be converted to left hand. The HK is about $800 and the SW is about $600 with current rebate.

HK P30

SW M&P Compact

The M&Ps can be had for under $500 through various dealers.

Posted: 11/12/2007 7:21:17 PM EDT

[#10]

My very petite step daughter likes my M&P 9c, she's 4'11" and 95 pounds.

Posted: 11/13/2007 11:33:46 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Budget?

No budget concerns, yet.

Posted: 11/13/2007 11:42:18 AM EDT

[#12]

She needs to handle each and decide which fits her best.

Posted: 11/13/2007 6:25:46 PM EDT

[#13]

Try both on for size and ideally a shooting session or two. Choose whichever one fits best. No way to know until you try them.

Posted: 11/13/2007 8:54:51 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
She needs to handle each and decide which fits her best.

Yup!

My wife went with a Sig 239 9mm.

Posted: 11/18/2007 8:54:05 AM EDT

[#15]

My girlfriend has small hands, and about the only thing she could get to the trigger on (correctly, without putting her thumb joint on the backstrap) was a Kahr. Any interest in one of those? The larger ones (4", "T" model? I think?) give you an extra round now, but a CW9 is certainly no slouch, and at under $500, you're golden!

Posted: 11/19/2007 8:30:42 AM EDT

[#16]

The HK30 has a fairly large (full) grip, which can be made rather slim. It has much less felt recoil than a G19 that I shoot. That being said, its a fabulous pistol that is VERY easy to shoot.

Posted: 11/19/2007 8:38:48 AM EDT

[#17]

Oh man I gots to get me some of that!!!

the salmon I mean

Seriously though, if you are thinking about spending the type of $ it takes to own the HK you both would be out of your mind to not consider the Sig offering of a compact. I bet she would find the slim grip of the 225 perfect...I know it is not made anymore but I have seen close to new in box examples for well under what you are thinking about spending on the HK. Sig's 239 and 220 might also be a good fit.

Posted: 11/20/2007 10:02:39 AM EDT

[#18]

38spl snub

3913 9mm

sig 239 9mm

Posted: 11/20/2007 11:15:08 AM EDT

[#19]

I think the M&P9C would be the best choice of size and ergonomics. It also shoots pretty soft.

Posted: 11/25/2007 2:11:13 PM EDT

[#20]

My wife is small as well. I'm not sure if you are looking for a CCW ? I haven't found
"just the right semi yet .So we went to a S&W mod 60. nothing to fool with no chance
of a jam.just pull the trigger and it go's bang "every time" . I carry 2 semi's at all times. But the Smith works best for her.

just my 2 cents.

Posted: 11/28/2007 4:42:52 PM EDT

[#21]

I am considering the M&P compact or a Sig P239 in 9mm for my left handed wife. I need to get her out to try them on. At the moment we are an all Sig handgun household...

Posted: 12/3/2007 1:42:39 PM EDT

[#22]

I played/held the M&P 9c a few days ago at the local Sportsmen Warehouse. Not bad. Its a little larger then a Glock 26. The gun had the magazine cutoff, which I do not like. There is one varient that lets you shot without a mag in the well. Price was $499. The HK is much more expensive.

Thanks for the comments.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - For a slim, small handed, left handed female, HK P30 or S&W M&P compact 9mm??

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