Semi-auto for the Mrs..?This is a discussion on Semi-auto for the Mrs..? within the Non-XD Handguns forums, part of the Other Handgun Talk category; My wife has expressed a desire to get her CCW when I get mine, so we're window-shopping pistols for her to carry and practice with. ...
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02-19-2007, 12:50 PM
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Semi-auto for the Mrs..?
My wife has expressed a desire to get her CCW when I get mine, so we're window-shopping pistols for her to carry and practice with. She prefers semi-auto's over wheelguns, but has limited hand strength to work the slide. She can't, for example, comfortably work the action on my XD45. Can anybody recommend something like a nice smallish 9mm with an easy-to-work slide? We're going to take some test-drives before purchasing anything, but a place to start would be nice.
We're (obviously) going to have a look at the XD9SC, and I saw OC4U's thoughts in the "Purse gun" thread, but other suggestions are appreciated. 
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02-19-2007, 02:16 PM
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Well, if you're willing to budge on the 9x19, I can't recommend the numerous Makarov variants enough. CZ makes two models, the CZ-82 (9x18 ), and the CZ-83 (.380). Then there's the milsurplus Makarovs in 9X18. The biggest difference is that the CZ's are double stacks and hold 12 or so, while the military surplus models run in the ballpark of 8.
Anyways, the CZ-82 can be had around $230 and the CZ-83 can be had for a little more.
I mention the Makarov line because my younger brother has the CZ-82, and the last two girlfriends I've brought home to visit have liked it best of all our guns (yes, I make them shoot... it's a non-negotiable part of a relationship for me  ). Anyways, the frame is small, the slide cycles excessively easily, and recoil is pleasant. Not to mention, the weapon is flawless. I think his round count is around 1300 without a failure.
Hope this helps.
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02-19-2007, 02:18 PM
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Some folks on another forum recommended CZ also. We'll definitely look at them--you can't beat the price on many of their models, and I've heard good things about their reliability and construction.
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02-19-2007, 02:36 PM
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How about one of the SIG P6s being sold at Gander Mtn. and other surplus sellers? These are decomissioned West German Police pistols.
Single stack 9mm 8-shots. Perfect for smaller hands...my wife loves my P225. SIG German quality and they sell for 399 and sometimes less.
Mine is a Swiss Police decomissioned model with the heel magazine release. Some bemoan the heel mag release, but I know one thing: I'll never hit the mag button by mistake and let loose the magazine, like I have while CCW-ing some other pistols.
Steal of a deal, if you ask me. I carry mine CCW sometimes and its slim and flat and easy to carry, but big enough to be pleasant to shoot. Its also very accurate and I have never had a jam with the P225.
SIG discontinued the P225 stateside. It is a European market offering only. The P225 is one of the most popular European and UK police pistols - it has proven itself and been around a long time. Mags and holsters for the 225 are not hard to find at all.
If you want to spend 400 or less but want something thats not too small or not too large and dig German quality (like me) the W. German P6/P225 is hard to beat.
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02-19-2007, 02:38 PM
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I forgot about those police Sigs. We'll have to get down to the local rental range soon so she can play with one and see if she likes it. I do like Sigs, and that's a great price on those used ones. Hmmm.....
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02-19-2007, 02:40 PM
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Dan: Look at the Smith M&P 9MM maybe in the compact, my wife a wheelgun person for life has said she would consider one of those.
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Another interesting idea; I've been wanting to try one of those out myself. Maybe this is a good excuse.
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My wife has had a couple of carpel tunnel surgeries and some arthritus that made it hard for her to rack the slide on most semi's until she learned to push/pull the slide. Pull the slide with one hand and push the grip with the other. Now she doesn't have any problem with any of the guns we've got.
She recently picked a Glock 19 for her "upgrade" from a 22 Bersa. I will say though that little Bersa helped her learn to shoot, and to have confidence in her ability to do so. She carried it until she was satisfied it was time to "move up."
If your wife doesn't have any experience shooting, the Bersa Firestorm 22 might be a good place to start.
Just as an aside, I think the Makarov has a pretty snappy recoil. Worse in my opinion than most 9mm's. (Kel-Tec P-11 being an exception. That little thing kicks.) YMMV.
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02-19-2007, 02:49 PM
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If your wife doesn't have any experience shooting, the Bersa Firestorm 22 might be a good place to start.
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She's got a good grasp of the fundamentals and has had fun firing friends' 9mm's, .38's, and .357's, but she's never owned a pistol of her own to really get dialed into.
Good idea explaining the push-pull technique. I'll be sure to mention it the next time we handle hardware.
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My wife loves her XD9sc...
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