Great Gun for the Wife? - Page 4

RachelMarie · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by gunfun101

9x18 mak has all kinds of defense rounds. I have owned a cz-82 and a pa-63 made by FEG. I bought the pa-63 at a gun show for $150, it was new unissued. A great carry piece with an aluminum alloy frame. When I tore it down there were a few sharp edges that I removed with an emory board but what really surprised me was the high quality job they did machining. All I can say is its a great gun for the price.

I agree. I have a Model 59 and have had not one issue with it. Built tough (or so it seems), and handles well. Accuracy hasn't been an issue with mine either. I'm not the best shot, but I don't miss the target with this gun. If you are looking for cheap(er) and reliable, I would suggest it.

Have you checked out 21st Century firearms? I didn't check where you were located but it woud be worth the drive!

Centerfire · 3 Weeks Ago

Friend just got a used makarov.
First shot fired, but he missed and it failed to eject.

gunfun101 · 3 Weeks Ago

What kind was it? CZ, FEG, Ploish?

redneckpastor · 3 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by gunfun101

What kind was it? CZ, FEG, Ploish?

CZ 82

ludlow · 3 Weeks Ago

My wife really likes her M&P 9mm. We first tried a .38 spcl revolver, but the recoil was too much and she did not like it at all. She also tried my 1911 and the M&P 40, but the 9 was a much better fit for her.

redneckpastor · 2 Weeks Ago

anything else....

RCB · 2 Weeks Ago

My wife loves her S&W 6906 9mm. Its a stout pistol to be sure. It's heavy, but she likes it over my AMT government as it doesn't snap up as much (due to the weight). She is now looking at getting a S&W snub nose 357. Of course right now she is wanting to get a shotgun of her own as well. My wife isn't a large gal either, she just has confidence although the 12ga's are giving her what-for.

I highly recommend letting her pick it out. You might even go with the premise of getting yourself one and see what she likes.

My wife has her own tastes in firearms, and as of two years ago she hadn't even so much as fired one. While she still likes her clothes, jewelry and entertainment she also likes making her own decisions in regards to what she carries. I know how it fits her hand makes a HUGE difference. For example, she likes the S&W 357, but didn't care for the Judge, purely based on how it fit her hand.

She also liked the Bersa Thunder 380, and Walther PPS. The makarov's aren't terrible, but some places you may have trouble finding ammo. One of the nice things about 9mm... its everywhere and comes in a zillion flavors.

Oh, and stay away from pink guns unless she specifically says she likes them. It was like the lionel lesson. Years ago they made a pink trainset for girls... only to discover that girls who wanted trains... wanted trains that looked like trains, not the Easter express (of course now those pink trains are very valuable due to the scarcity). Every store we go into, someone wants to show her a pink gun. I have yet to see her so much as glance at a pink gun.

hotfarmboy1 · 2 Weeks Ago

I'm with the others saying let her try some guns out and see what she likes best. Although I'm another vote for the taurus 709 slim. Fits small hands well, and is plenty controllable in 9mm. After some practice with it I was hitting with it pretty well, and its small and lightweight enough to fit in a pocket with just a bit of printing in my regular fit jeans.

Believer · 1 Week Ago

IMHO a nice 32 S&W Long wheel gun is a great choice.

ThrottleJockey · 1 Week Ago

I can't believe there's been no mention of the Bersa Thunder. My wife absolutely loves hers in .380, but they are avail. in 9mm as well and I think .40 now too. Great little guns, excellent trigger, light, single or double stack, even feel good in the hand. Oh, and did I mention they are CHEAP.

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redneckpastor Plinker Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 174	anything else.... __________________ When I preach... I take all of my rights with me to the pulpit.

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RCB Marksman Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In a field between some trees Posts: 316	My wife loves her S&W 6906 9mm. Its a stout pistol to be sure. It's heavy, but she likes it over my AMT government as it doesn't snap up as much (due to the weight). She is now looking at getting a S&W snub nose 357. Of course right now she is wanting to get a shotgun of her own as well. My wife isn't a large gal either, she just has confidence although the 12ga's are giving her what-for. I highly recommend letting her pick it out. You might even go with the premise of getting yourself one and see what she likes. My wife has her own tastes in firearms, and as of two years ago she hadn't even so much as fired one. While she still likes her clothes, jewelry and entertainment she also likes making her own decisions in regards to what she carries. I know how it fits her hand makes a HUGE difference. For example, she likes the S&W 357, but didn't care for the Judge, purely based on how it fit her hand. She also liked the Bersa Thunder 380, and Walther PPS. The makarov's aren't terrible, but some places you may have trouble finding ammo. One of the nice things about 9mm... its everywhere and comes in a zillion flavors. Oh, and stay away from pink guns unless she specifically says she likes them. It was like the lionel lesson. Years ago they made a pink trainset for girls... only to discover that girls who wanted trains... wanted trains that looked like trains, not the Easter express (of course now those pink trains are very valuable due to the scarcity). Every store we go into, someone wants to show her a pink gun. I have yet to see her so much as glance at a pink gun. Last edited by RCB; 2 Weeks Ago at 13:41.

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hotfarmboy1 wheelman for hire Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summitville, IN. Posts: 2,402	I'm with the others saying let her try some guns out and see what she likes best. Although I'm another vote for the taurus 709 slim. Fits small hands well, and is plenty controllable in 9mm. After some practice with it I was hitting with it pretty well, and its small and lightweight enough to fit in a pocket with just a bit of printing in my regular fit jeans. __________________ Wanna know what kind of person I am? Check the avatar, that tshirt pretty much sums me up..

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Centerfire Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ellettsville Posts: 15	Friend just got a used makarov. First shot fired, but he missed and it failed to eject.

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gunfun101 Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 52	What kind was it? CZ, FEG, Ploish?

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ludlow Plinker Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 46	My wife really likes her M&P 9mm. We first tried a .38 spcl revolver, but the recoil was too much and she did not like it at all. She also tried my 1911 and the M&P 40, but the 9 was a much better fit for her.

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Believer Plinker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 8	IMHO a nice 32 S&W Long wheel gun is a great choice.

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ThrottleJockey Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Between Greenwood and Martinsville Posts: 117	I can't believe there's been no mention of the Bersa Thunder. My wife absolutely loves hers in .380, but they are avail. in 9mm as well and I think .40 now too. Great little guns, excellent trigger, light, single or double stack, even feel good in the hand. Oh, and did I mention they are CHEAP.