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Boeydafunk · 07-12-2006, 09:34 AM

Currently neither my wife or me carry. We are looking at getting her a CC weapon when she turns 21.(January) I was looking at a PPK varient, ei Bersa .380 or the Sig .380. Also was looking at the Kahr Pm9. I have never shot a Kahr and was wondering what you guys thought. She is a great shot and not really recoil sensative.
Da Funk

Matt`G · 07-12-2006, 09:51 AM

Do you have a local gun range that has rentals? My advice would be to take her to the range and let her try a wide variety of smaller-framed carry guns, ranging from J-frame revolver, to a .380 variant like the Sig 232, to a Subcompact XD or Glock in .40 or 9mm. The most important thing is that she is comfortable shooting and carrying it. If she's not comfortable with either, then she will be much less likely to carry it and practice with it. It also lets the choice be more of her decision, and she'll like that. Good luck with the search!

demon · 07-12-2006, 10:53 AM

I have a PM9 and it's a good little gun. It's small and very lightweight for a 9mm. They have a long DAO trigger pull to them whereas the PPK variants have the DA/SA triggers. Get her to shoot some guns at the range, if they rent them, and let her decide which is right for her. You might want to consider the Kel-Tek single stack 9mm that's supposedly coming out this fall as well. It's supposed to be smaller than the Kahr.

vafish · 07-12-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt`G

Do you have a local gun range that has rentals? My advice would be to take her to the range and let her try a wide variety of smaller-framed carry guns, ranging from J-frame revolver, to a .380 variant like the Sig 232, to a Subcompact XD or Glock in .40 or 9mm. The most important thing is that she is comfortable shooting and carrying it. If she's not comfortable with either, then she will be much less likely to carry it and practice with it. It also lets the choice be more of her decision, and she'll like that. Good luck with the search!

+1

Make sure she's the one making the decision, or she won't shoot or carry it.

Boeydafunk · 07-12-2006, 02:10 PM

She is a great shot, and loves to shoot. She hasnt been in a little while, since my son was born(about 2 Months) Shes all about being protected and She loves my xd40. The sc would be great, but its too thick for her liking. I think she'll like the PM9. She has shot the .380 and dosnt like how the trigger feels different 1 shot to the next. Plus she wants at least a 9mm maby even the PM40 is what shell get. Thanks
DaFunk

Boma · 07-12-2006, 09:39 PM

XD 40 Subcompact for her then =).

jmsstnr · 07-12-2006, 09:47 PM

+1 on the rentals

My lady settled for the Taurus 85 Ti-lite .38 spl. She shoots well with it. I'm on my best behavior.

BBunin · 07-12-2006, 10:33 PM

My PM9 is my primary carry gun.
It's small and flat enough to fit into the back pocket of a pair of jeans.
When I'm at work, though, I carry a P3AT. That sucker doesn't even bulge in the front pocket of a pair of Dockers.....

Exmasonite · 07-12-2006, 11:33 PM

i have a bersa thunder .380. They have a new "CC" version with smoother edges, no mag extension. i'm very interested in trying one out...

anyways, i love my bersa. very accurate, shoots anything i put through it. highly recommend the gun.
but, i recommend shooting it prior to buying, too.

The Tengu · 07-13-2006, 12:33 AM

If your wife is not recoil sensitive, I would go with a Kahr.

07-12-2006, 09:34 AM	#1
Boeydafunk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boulder City Posts: 259	CCW for my wife Currently neither my wife or me carry. We are looking at getting her a CC weapon when she turns 21.(January) I was looking at a PPK varient, ei Bersa .380 or the Sig .380. Also was looking at the Kahr Pm9. I have never shot a Kahr and was wondering what you guys thought. She is a great shot and not really recoil sensative. Da Funk

07-12-2006, 09:51 AM	#2
Matt`G XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 602	Do you have a local gun range that has rentals? My advice would be to take her to the range and let her try a wide variety of smaller-framed carry guns, ranging from J-frame revolver, to a .380 variant like the Sig 232, to a Subcompact XD or Glock in .40 or 9mm. The most important thing is that she is comfortable shooting and carrying it. If she's not comfortable with either, then she will be much less likely to carry it and practice with it. It also lets the choice be more of her decision, and she'll like that. Good luck with the search! __________________ Matt G. Got Jabber? matt [ at ] accordingtomatt [ dot ] com

07-12-2006, 09:39 PM	#6
Boma XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 684	XD 40 Subcompact for her then =). __________________ The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable. -Sun Tzu

07-12-2006, 09:47 PM	#7
jmsstnr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 149	+1 on the rentals My lady settled for the Taurus 85 Ti-lite .38 spl. She shoots well with it. I'm on my best behavior. __________________ David practiced with his sling, he didn't buy defensive wadcutter rocks and call it a day.

07-12-2006, 10:33 PM	#8
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	My PM9 is my primary carry gun. It's small and flat enough to fit into the back pocket of a pair of jeans. When I'm at work, though, I carry a P3AT. That sucker doesn't even bulge in the front pocket of a pair of Dockers..... __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

07-12-2006, 10:53 AM	#3
demon XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SE Tennessee Posts: 514	I have a PM9 and it's a good little gun. It's small and very lightweight for a 9mm. They have a long DAO trigger pull to them whereas the PPK variants have the DA/SA triggers. Get her to shoot some guns at the range, if they rent them, and let her decide which is right for her. You might want to consider the Kel-Tek single stack 9mm that's supposedly coming out this fall as well. It's supposed to be smaller than the Kahr.

07-12-2006, 02:10 PM	#5
Boeydafunk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boulder City Posts: 259	She is a great shot, and loves to shoot. She hasnt been in a little while, since my son was born(about 2 Months) Shes all about being protected and She loves my xd40. The sc would be great, but its too thick for her liking. I think she'll like the PM9. She has shot the .380 and dosnt like how the trigger feels different 1 shot to the next. Plus she wants at least a 9mm maby even the PM40 is what shell get. Thanks DaFunk

07-12-2006, 11:33 PM	#9
Exmasonite XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 811	i have a bersa thunder .380. They have a new "CC" version with smoother edges, no mag extension. i'm very interested in trying one out... anyways, i love my bersa. very accurate, shoots anything i put through it. highly recommend the gun. but, i recommend shooting it prior to buying, too.

07-13-2006, 12:33 AM	#10
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,771	If your wife is not recoil sensitive, I would go with a Kahr. __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

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