Looking for handgun for wife

[braz007]

I know that a 22 should not be relied on for self protection, but my wife has had a hard time getting used to the Kel-Tec P11 that I have in my truck (it was going to be hers, but she just can't get used to the trigger pull), so she picked out a Taurus PT-22... She likes it because of the flip-up barrel and the small size, I like it because it has a thumb safety...

I think that once she gets used to carrying this, I will get her a charter arms .38... But this is her first carry gun, her first gun was the 1911 Colt Series 80 Government Model her Dad gave her...

 

[ftbstrd]

As I was saying before I hit a wrong key, my wife is a firearm instructor, she teaches women that to carry a gun for personal protection is just that....they should carry the gun on them, not in a purse. If the purse is taken then so is the gun.

+1 a purse snatcher becomes an armed robber in one move! Never carry in your purse! Always on you!

 

[grinanbearit]

myself i have been carrying a bersa .380 i really like it i feel safe with it and i can hardley tell im carrying it so for me i like this because of the saftey each one has their own idea of what they like to carry so its just a suggestion.

 

[acyork50]

Now why buy a gun for the wife, one slip up and she will be using it on you.

 

[Sgt Rock]

Kel-tek in .380 is a good choice as well. Premier Arms in Brownsburh has several and they are priced right. I use one for my back-up gun.

 

[Woodrow]

A Ruger SP101 in .38 with +P is a good round, .327 Federal Magnum is better--a six shot revolver with enough bite to get one out of most unpleasant situations.

 

[ak keep the second]

Bersa .380 quality choice I love mine it's great to carry fun little gun to shoot, I would go with that.

 

[HandK]

S&W M&P 9c you will love it!! or she will love it!!

 

[Woodrow]

Bersa .380 quality choice I love mine it's great to carry fun little gun to shoot, I would go with that.

Bersa does make an excellent little .380.

 

[Joe Williams]

Cathy is certainly VERY fond of her little Bersa Thunder 380

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ured_boobie_and_a_poor_man_s_box_o_truth.html

 

[Colt556]

A nice S&W 439 9mm would be good. I know where there is one FS too...

 

[grizman]

The OP stated she shot like a marine sniper with his 19, seems to me it works for her fine. Go get you another pistol and let the little lady have the current 19. IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT!
There is technique for women and people with grip problems to properly rack the slide of almost any autoloader. Instead of her simply holding the pistol and pulling the slide back, have her turn the pistol toward her support hand side down and out slightly. Use the Glock overhand slingshot while pushing forward on the grip while pulling back on the slide. For most folks this nearly doubles their leverage and makes it much easier to cycle the slide.

 

[mpholic]

A Ruger SP101 in .38 with +P is a good round, .327 Federal Magnum is better--a six shot revolver with enough bite to get one out of most unpleasant situations.

My wife thought the SP101 was too heavy for her so she ended up with a LCR. Seemed like a better choice for her.

 

[VERT]

The OP stated she shot like a marine sniper with his 19, seems to me it works for her fine. Go get you another pistol and let the little lady have the current 19. IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT!
There is technique for women and people with grip problems to properly rack the slide of almost any autoloader. Instead of her simply holding the pistol and pulling the slide back, have her turn the pistol toward her support hand side down and out slightly. Use the Glock overhand slingshot while pushing forward on the grip while pulling back on the slide. For most folks this nearly doubles their leverage and makes it much easier to cycle the slide.

Yep if she likes the 19 then let her have it. Get another for yourself or a glock 26. That why both of you can train with the same gun and the magazines will interchange. A gun is just a tool afterall.

After taking a firearms course that included several ladies, I have come to the conclusion that reliable revolvers with a good trigger or striker fired service autos (Glock, XD, S&W MP, Ruger SR9, Walther P99) are a good starting point for any novice shooter. Not that being a woman means being a novice. When I take the father-in-law to buy his first handgun these will be what we will look at first.