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Personally, I favor the .45 ACP Magnum Research Baby Eagle. It's got a nice heft to it, snugs right up in my hand and it's accurate. It has a reasonable recoil.
A 1911 is also very nice.
I also like a gun to go "BANG!" Makes me feel like I've had the last word on the topic.
Wow... half the people in this thread seemed to ignore the use she will be using it for. A P22 is awesome, I have one and my wife likes to shoot it. Great for fundamentals, but terrible for learning to manage real recoil.
If she likes the shield, I think a full size M&P9 is an obvious candidate to try out. Might be too bulky compared to the shield, but a good shot. If we can work out an agreeable time, I would be happy to meet up and bring a few 9mm, including a full-size M&P9 for her to try out.
Last edited by J; 03-03-2013 at 16:12.
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Originally Posted by J
I was replying to others that had mentioned the Walther. Nowhere in my post did I suggest it for his wife.
I apologize and will no longer make this error
A .38 Special revolver is the easiest handgun to learn to shoot, especially if it is double-action with a steel frame and 4" barrel. Simple to load, fire, and unload. Will not jam, no safeties to mess with, no mags to load. Start on wadcutters and move up to full power loads.
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Glock 19 or Glock 17, Sig p229 or p226, M&P as stated by others. It really depends on what feels comfortable in her hand, but most women actually shoot better with the larger frames because of grip circumference.
Personally would stay away from wheel guns as a first gun for anyone, unless you were going with a .22LR, way too easy to develop some really bad habits.
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If a novice wants a gun for protection and, realistically, will not be getting professional training and putting in a lot of range time, a .38 revolver is probably the most practical choice. Pretty much idiot-proof as long as the basic safety rules are followed. Glocks and 1911s are not a good choice for a novice. If she insists on a pistol, a Makarov is a good bet . . . sufficient power, moderate recoil, safe DA/SA action with decocker, and they don't jam. I have heard far too many stories of novices having NDs with Glocks to recommend that brand to an inexperienced shooter.
My wife decided out of the blue that she wanted a gun of her own. After looking at many, she finally decided she wanted a revolver, despite the fact that I wanted her to get an automatic. She ended up with a Ruger SP101 357 and loves it.
My wife's likes her Shield. I do too, I ankle carry it when I don't feel like/can't carry IWB. Fits a small hand great and mine has behaved well with my light reloads.
I have a Sigma with a reworked trigger. Great gun, excellent shooter and would be a good choice to manage recoil on.
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