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**Kauzi XD45** · 02-20-2007, 06:54 AM

My wife has the same problem, MOST auto slides are to hard for her to work. She carries a .357 because of that. However I have a few friends that have let me borrow guns for her to try. there have been 2 that she can work the slide on very well, the Baby Eagle .40, which has a manual safety as well (extra comfort and piece of mind for some), and *ACK* COUGH* COUGH* the Gock .40, she had no problems with their 4" or 3" versions. However I was able to avoid buyng a Glock by inundating her with "GLOCK KABOOM" stories and pics!

lora84 · 02-20-2007, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kauzi XD45

*ACK* COUGH* COUGH* the Gock .40, she had no problems with their 4" or 3" versions. However I was able to avoid buyng a Glock by inundating her with "GLOCK KABOOM" stories and pics!

I would like to see the pics. you speak of. I guess I will have to sell all of my ticking time bomb GLOCKs

**Kauzi XD45** · 02-20-2007, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lora84

I would like to see the pics. you speak of. I guess I will have to sell all of my ticking time bomb GLOCKs

do any search on this forum or google for "glock kaboom" and you will find articles and pictures forever!

http://www.thegunzone.com/glock/glock-kb-faq.html
here is a link.

Brickboy240 · 02-20-2007, 08:52 AM

I would NOT take any EAA product over, say, the SIG P6 I suggested. The quality is just not there.

I still say, give the SIG P6/225s a look. For 400 bucks, its a hell of a pistol. My wife loves shooting my P225. To me, 8-9 rounds of Cor Bon 9mm is plenty of protection....with a spare mag in the glovebox. And most importantly...its a SIG!

Also, I handled a few FNP9s that were very nice pieces. For about 369 bucks, you can get the FNP9 compact 9mm that is a 15 shot 9mm with 3 magazines. Not a bad deal, if you want new. Not as slim and trim as the P6 SIG, but a quality piece for the money.

- Brickboy240

the_gunman1 · 02-20-2007, 10:33 AM

My wife's picks: 1.XD9sc 2.Kahr K9 ,3. Ruger GP101 and {if they work the bugs out}no.4 will be the Springfield EMP.

**DanTheEldest** · 02-20-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Brickboy240

I still say, give the SIG P6/225s a look. For 400 bucks, its a hell of a pistol. My wife loves shooting my P225. To me, 8-9 rounds of Cor Bon 9mm is plenty of protection....with a spare mag in the glovebox. And most importantly...its a SIG!

- Brickboy240

Those Euro Sigs are still at the top of the short list. For the price (+ possibly the $99 factory refurbish) they're a heck of a deal. It all just depends if the Mrs. likes it and can work it well or not.

Exmasonite · 02-20-2007, 11:41 AM

i'd consider the bersa/firestorm line.

their mini thunder 9mms aren't bad... their .380s are awesome, too. just the 9mm's shorter brother. fun to shoot (not like keltecs), pretty darn accurate out to 10-12 yards at least.

the new .380 CC is supposedly rounder w/ less snags, too.

jetsiphon · 02-20-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mcb

Have you looked at Kahr? I just stared carrying a CW9 and would be a great carry piece even for those with smaller hands.

I'll have to second MCB's choice. Hell, I'm carrying mine today even. Andrea has no problem with shooting it or cycling the slide. Great gun.

standerson · 02-21-2007, 06:12 AM

This is how we found my wifes carry weapons.

Find a range that has a good selection of rentals. Find the ones that feel good in hands and let her shoot them. My wife shot everthing from a .25 on up. It cost us some money and several Saturdays but she ended up with the SC9.

After about 6 months, shot my Sig 226 (.40). "I want a .40." Back to the range. She ended up with a 239SAS.

Check around you . If you have friends that shoot, check out their handguns, most will let you borrow them if your wife would like to shoot them.

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Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,929	I would NOT take any EAA product over, say, the SIG P6 I suggested. The quality is just not there. I still say, give the SIG P6/225s a look. For 400 bucks, its a hell of a pistol. My wife loves shooting my P225. To me, 8-9 rounds of Cor Bon 9mm is plenty of protection....with a spare mag in the glovebox. And most importantly...its a SIG! Also, I handled a few FNP9s that were very nice pieces. For about 369 bucks, you can get the FNP9 compact 9mm that is a 15 shot 9mm with 3 magazines. Not a bad deal, if you want new. Not as slim and trim as the P6 SIG, but a quality piece for the money. - Brickboy240 __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

02-20-2007, 10:33 AM	#25
the_gunman1 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,019	My wife's picks: 1.XD9sc 2.Kahr K9 ,3. Ruger GP101 and {if they work the bugs out}no.4 will be the Springfield EMP. __________________ Brian Freedom is expensive...pay up or shut up. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." Last edited by the_gunman1; 02-20-2007 at 11:10 AM.

02-21-2007, 06:12 AM	#29
standerson XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 659	This is how we found my wifes carry weapons. Find a range that has a good selection of rentals. Find the ones that feel good in hands and let her shoot them. My wife shot everthing from a .25 on up. It cost us some money and several Saturdays but she ended up with the SC9. After about 6 months, shot my Sig 226 (.40). "I want a .40." Back to the range. She ended up with a 239SAS. Check around you . If you have friends that shoot, check out their handguns, most will let you borrow them if your wife would like to shoot them. __________________ USN Retired, Life Member NRA, Eagle Scout

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02-20-2007, 11:41 AM	#27
Exmasonite XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 812	i'd consider the bersa/firestorm line. their mini thunder 9mms aren't bad... their .380s are awesome, too. just the 9mm's shorter brother. fun to shoot (not like keltecs), pretty darn accurate out to 10-12 yards at least. the new .380 CC is supposedly rounder w/ less snags, too.