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WinoVeritas wrote:The Taurus 709 is an excellent carry. I have the 709 & 740. Taurus Millennium PT111G2 is another good option in double stack. M&P Shield or M&P9C also good options. Only problem with Taurus Slims is the current lack of spare mags - feast or famine - so if considered get one that has two magazines (stay away from the -FS as it's one mag).

I bought mine , and two extra mags, about 2 years ago when you could find them. The 709 fits my hand well and it fits the way I carry.

Jeff

VMI77 wrote:I second the P938. I can carry that gun anywhere, IWB, OWB, pocket, or ankle holster. I greatly prefer it to the LCP, and I even like it better than the XDs.

Another vote for the Sig P938.

If you tell where you are someone might be able to suggest a place to check and compare the guns and someone might even have one or two of them they could show her.

An S&W J frame or a Taurus 85 ultra lite may be your coworkers best options. Both guns are straight forward in operation and the trigger pull of both can be tweaked easily by a competent gunsmith.

Waco1959 wrote:

WinoVeritas wrote:The Taurus 709 is an excellent carry. I have the 709 & 740. Taurus Millennium PT111G2 is another good option in double stack. M&P Shield or M&P9C also good options. Only problem with Taurus Slims is the current lack of spare mags - feast or famine - so if considered get one that has two magazines (stay away from the -FS as it's one mag).

I bought mine , and two extra mags, about 2 years ago when you could find them. The 709 fits my hand well and it fits the way I carry.

Jeff

................But..........but....................friends don't let friends buy Taurus!!

I've had my 709 & 740 about 3 years, have plenty of mags as I bought when I ran across them at normal or less pricing (9 - 709 mags and 7-8 - 740. My favorite carry is the 740. I've had no problems with either and have no hesitation staking my life on either. Carrying M&P40C this month - don't want my CCW's to feel neglected.

If the Sig 238/938 do not work maybe check out the Ruger LCR if revolvers are a consideration. It has a trigger that is far superior to the S&W models and the larger Hogue grip absorbs much of the recoil versus the standard S&W grips. The LCR now has an option for a model with a hammer (LCRx) so it could be cocked for a single action pull although not necessary if strength is a problem as mentioned.

Well you mentioned a Ruger MK II .22LR. If she is going to do a field strip and cleaning and has arthritis and other issues, the may not be able to field strip the MKII. With that said, if .22LR is a consideration for now, I'd certainly rent a Ruger SR22.....has two different grips you can put on and has a safety that decocks the gun (some hate them some don't) and mine have been absolutely 100% (as has my Glock 42).

A very light gun and just fun fun fun to shoot at the range.

I would think that with arthritis, any small 380 and certainly small 9mms would be painful (I have arthritis and other joint issues so I know all about the pain certain guns can cause).

Bottom line is to certainly do what you are doing, have her actually shoot and handle the guns.....and don't forget about the field strip issue if she is going to maintain her guns.

Glock 42

Ok, forget the Ruger LCP. It will be too snappy for a new shooter.
See if you can find a Ruger LC9s, new striker fired with a much better trigger.
The G42 might be a option.

Salty1 wrote:If the Sig 238/938 do not work maybe check out the Ruger LCR if revolvers are a consideration. It has a trigger that is far superior to the S&W models and the larger Hogue grip absorbs much of the recoil versus the standard S&W grips. The LCR now has an option for a model with a hammer (LCRx) so it could be cocked for a single action pull although not necessary if strength is a problem as mentioned.

If you put recoil absorbing Crimson Trace laser grips on the Smith the felt recoil is actually less than with the LCR.

VMI77 wrote:

Salty1 wrote:If the Sig 238/938 do not work maybe check out the Ruger LCR if revolvers are a consideration. It has a trigger that is far superior to the S&W models and the larger Hogue grip absorbs much of the recoil versus the standard S&W grips. The LCR now has an option for a model with a hammer (LCRx) so it could be cocked for a single action pull although not necessary if strength is a problem as mentioned.

If you put recoil absorbing Crimson Trace laser grips on the Smith the felt recoil is actually less than with the LCR.

I have to disagree with you, I had the laser grips on my 637 and although somewhat better it was not even close to the less felt recoil level of the LCR. My 637 went bye bye and I kept the LCR solely because my wife could shoot it without cringing. Add to that the better trigger in the LCR and for us it was a no brainer...... But to each their own

If she has trouble with the weight of trigger pull and has a small hand, go with a single stack Kahr CW9. Safety is in the length of the pull, which is very light. The grip is small. The gun controls 9mm recoil well despite being quite light (15.8 ounces, unloaded). My wife has no trouble concealing hers in her purse (despite my having purchased for her several methods of on-body carry).
http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-CW9.asp
MSRP: $449.00 (often available for $399)

The Annoyed Man wrote:If she has trouble with the weight of trigger pull and has a small hand, go with a single stack Kahr CW9. Safety is in the length of the pull, which is very light. The grip is small. The gun controls 9mm recoil well despite being quite light (15.8 ounces, unloaded). My wife has no trouble concealing hers in her purse (despite my having purchased for her several methods of on-body carry).
http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-CW9.asp
MSRP: $449.00 (often available for $399)
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Bought one of these from a forum member a while back. Two mags, nice holster, and a 100 round box of 9mm for $240.

Salty1 wrote:

VMI77 wrote:

Salty1 wrote:If the Sig 238/938 do not work maybe check out the Ruger LCR if revolvers are a consideration. It has a trigger that is far superior to the S&W models and the larger Hogue grip absorbs much of the recoil versus the standard S&W grips. The LCR now has an option for a model with a hammer (LCRx) so it could be cocked for a single action pull although not necessary if strength is a problem as mentioned.

If you put recoil absorbing Crimson Trace laser grips on the Smith the felt recoil is actually less than with the LCR.

I have to disagree with you, I had the laser grips on my 637 and although somewhat better it was not even close to the less felt recoil level of the LCR. My 637 went bye bye and I kept the LCR solely because my wife could shoot it without cringing. Add to that the better trigger in the LCR and for us it was a no brainer...... But to each their own

I've got a 642 and an LCR and I start feeling the recoil from the LCR after only 10 rounds or so. I can shoot the Smith all day. Are we talking about the same grips....there are two versions for the Smith....one is hard plastic and the other is soft rubber with an air pocket on the backstrap. Some people just feel recoil differently. My wife is small and has small hands and has no problem with her 327 shooting .357 magnum loads, but I read complaints by men that the recoil is unpleasant. I find the recoil more unpleasant with a PPK in .380 than any of these other guns.