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Ribbler · 01-04-2007, 12:48 PM

My wife has finally decided that she needs to carry. She likes my xd40 and can shoot it well but she says its too big for her - she does have small hands. The sub xd is a little too wide as well but she says she'll live with it if its the only option. What are our other options? Her carry piece needs to have the following:

High quality
9mm or bigger
trigger safety and hand safety (or whatever its called on the XD)
price around $600
Same action as the XD or would settle for double/single action

I've seen the new acp and really like it but at the moment its out of the price range. Any suggestions?

Also, for any of you with wives or significant others who are small in stature I'd be interested to know which carry methods seem the most popular. My wife is 5'2" at 125 lbs. (no, I'm not posting any pictures!!

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Trace · 01-04-2007, 12:52 PM

My wife carries a Kimber Ultra CDP. 7 rounds of 165gr 45acp in it. Carries it in her purse. She's 5'6" and would knock my block off if I disclosed her weight.

orrminator · 01-04-2007, 12:54 PM

Bersa makes some nice carry pieces in .380 and 9mm. Both are small and easily concealed.

Trace · 01-04-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ribbler

Her carry piece needs to have the following:

High quality
9mm or bigger
trigger safety and hand safety (or whatever its called on the XD)
price around $600
Same action as the XD or would settle for double/single action

I guess you answered your own question huh? Get the SC XD and tell her to get used to it. Simply put, there is nothing else that fits that criteria other than an XD. Its like going to a Ford dealership and asking for something like a Ford, but not really a Ford.

nic nice · 01-04-2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trace

Its like going to a Ford dealership and asking for something like a Ford, but not really a Ford.

can i show you something in a nice LSx chevy?

chevy>ford

back on topic, thanks for asking cause i want to get something for my wife with more punch and more reliable than her PT .22 (thanks to some advice from this board

).

BoomerBSG · 01-04-2007, 01:23 PM

i was showing my wife how to use my XD 9 service.
she's got tiny hands, and isnt the strongest.
she finds it really hard to rack the slide, so we may just get her a revolver, and she will have to take her CHL with that instead of a semi auto.
so at least your wife can use a semi auto

cheers

Trace · 01-04-2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomerBSG

i was showing my wife how to use my XD 9 service.
she's got tiny hands, and isnt the strongest.
she finds it really hard to rack the slide, so we may just get her a revolver, and she will have to take her CHL with that instead of a semi auto.
so at least your wife can use a semi auto

cheers

The range I go to that has CHL classes will "rent" anyone a 9x18 Makarov pistol to qualify with just so they don't have to be stuck with the Revolver Only endorsement on their license. But he's up here in D/FW. Check with your range to see if they do something like that before you commit her to just a revolver. There are pleny of other semi's to choose from that may have an easier slide to manipulate.

Pegasus3c · 01-04-2007, 01:51 PM

My better half is 5'-0" and about 105lb. She had trouble racking the slide and releasing it until I had fired the weapon some. Then it limbered up enough for her to use it. She can control it and is getting better every time we go fire. She likes the sc better because it isn't as heavy and hard on her to hold up, but she can fire my service quite well.

She likes firing alot... Dang it, it cuts into my round allotment lol

Ribbler · 01-04-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trace

My wife carries a Kimber Ultra CDP. 7 rounds of 165gr 45acp in it. Carries it in her purse. She's 5'6" and would knock my block off if I disclosed her weight.

LOL!!! I hear you concerning the weight issue. Fortunately, my wife doesn't frequent this site!! I've been looking at the CDP you mentioned - looks like a nic gun but that price is a little high. Do you know how it compares in size to the xd sub?

Ribbler · 01-04-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orrminator

Bersa makes some nice carry pieces in .380 and 9mm. Both are small and easily concealed.

We looked at a Bersa .380 and 9mm last night. Her concern is that it doesn't have safeties like the XD. With five kids around, even though the gun will be locked when not being carried, she really wants the added comfort that it would be difficult for the kids to fire. With five very curious kids, I understand her concern.

01-04-2007, 12:48 PM	#1
Ribbler XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 47	Carry Piece for the Wife My wife has finally decided that she needs to carry. She likes my xd40 and can shoot it well but she says its too big for her - she does have small hands. The sub xd is a little too wide as well but she says she'll live with it if its the only option. What are our other options? Her carry piece needs to have the following: High quality 9mm or bigger trigger safety and hand safety (or whatever its called on the XD) price around $600 Same action as the XD or would settle for double/single action I've seen the new acp and really like it but at the moment its out of the price range. Any suggestions? Also, for any of you with wives or significant others who are small in stature I'd be interested to know which carry methods seem the most popular. My wife is 5'2" at 125 lbs. (no, I'm not posting any pictures!! )

01-04-2007, 12:52 PM	#2
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	My wife carries a Kimber Ultra CDP. 7 rounds of 165gr 45acp in it. Carries it in her purse. She's 5'6" and would knock my block off if I disclosed her weight. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

01-04-2007, 12:54 PM	#3
orrminator XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 791	Bersa makes some nice carry pieces in .380 and 9mm. Both are small and easily concealed. __________________ ************************ Chris If it ain't broke....gimme a minute. ************************

01-04-2007, 01:23 PM	#6
BoomerBSG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: houston Posts: 1,335	i was showing my wife how to use my XD 9 service. she's got tiny hands, and isnt the strongest. she finds it really hard to rack the slide, so we may just get her a revolver, and she will have to take her CHL with that instead of a semi auto. so at least your wife can use a semi auto cheers __________________ Colt Combat Commander, Colt Defender 1911, Beretta M9 (wifes), Winchester Defender 12 gauge, Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge, Mosin Nagant M44, Bersa .380 Running around the house half blind tripping over My Little Ponies and hollaring "Where's the bathroom?" is not a tactical look. -Scotton

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01-04-2007, 01:51 PM	#8
Pegasus3c XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 218	My better half is 5'-0" and about 105lb. She had trouble racking the slide and releasing it until I had fired the weapon some. Then it limbered up enough for her to use it. She can control it and is getting better every time we go fire. She likes the sc better because it isn't as heavy and hard on her to hold up, but she can fire my service quite well. She likes firing alot... Dang it, it cuts into my round allotment lol