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This is Grade-A advice right here, and often overlooked by people looking at small autos. I watched a guy at a local GS recently trying to buy a small auto for his mother (~70 yrs), and she was struggling to rack the slide even once. No one seemed to notice or be concerned by that.
Who makes a .327 Magnum? I have never heard of one of these. I would assume being a magnum that it would be a revolver.. Just curious......Thx...
If she is going to carry for protection all she has to do is rack the slide once and she is good to go!
Only if you're willing to simply drop the gun and surrender if it malfunctions, or if you are never interested in practicing with the gun. In my experience, if someone is fighting with a gun every single time they take it out to shoot (whether it's because they can't rack the slide, or the trigger tears their finger up, or hammer bite, or whatever), they will soon lose interest in shooting entirely. No one like fighting a gun every time they go out. And if you don't think training with the gun you carry is important, then we'll have to agree to disagree on that.
Okay I know I am not the norm. I do not like revolvers. I also like my 1911,but as I said I am not the norm.
I agree with K-Dub and Ross. She should also try as many different ones to see what feels right to her and what feels comfortable in her hands. There is not a one size fits all for this, and going off what someone thinks will be right.... unless you guys are looking for more toys for your gun safe you know she will never shoot.
Just let her decide.
I've never fired one but the .327 magnum looks like it wouldn't kick much and it also shoots .32S&W,.32S&W long and .32 magnum. Any very small 9mm like the PM9 or the Glock 26 will probably recoil too much for her.
Who makes a .327 Magnum? I have never heard of one of these. I would assume being a magnum that it would be a revolver.. Just curious......Thx...
but I'm very hesitant to recommend any auto as a carry or defense gun for any inexperienced shooter. .
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36 post and no one posted that bad old joke:
"I got a gun for my wife, the best trade I ever made"
Posted for historical purposes, not my opinion
"let's find a gun for the little lady" I was hoping to have some specific ideas on what might be a good fit to try first.
I have a Kahr K9 - it's a compact, steel-framed 9mm semi auto. It's a striker fired gun with no external safety - just squeeze the trigger and it goes bang. It has a long, smooth trigger pull not unlike a revolver, but it's magazine fed. I absolutely love this gun - accurate, reliable, not a lot of recoil. The PM and P series Kahrs are polymer framed and weigh less... and have a bit more recoil. She may or may not prefer the heavier steel-framed K9.What are some good compacts in 9mm that we should take a look at and what would be good to stay away from?
For a shooter with limited experience, it's very hard (IMO) to beat a S&W J-frame with an enclosed hammer.
The ONLY thing that the J-frame rules in is concealability.
Okay I know I am not the norm. I do not like revolvers. I also like my 1911,but as I said I am not the norm.
I agree with K-Dub and Ross. She should also try as many different ones to see what feels right to her and what feels comfortable in her hands. There is not a one size fits all for this, and going off what someone thinks will be right.... unless you guys are looking for more toys for your gun safe you know she will never shoot.
Just let her decide.
I agree. Nothing but concealability.
Oh, yeah, and carry-ability. Significantly lighter than any K-frame or SP101. Disappears in purse or pocket. No hammer to snag anything. Try picking up small purse with an SP101 in it, or dropping one in a pocket.
OK, The ONLY thing that the J-frame rules in is concealability and carry-abiity.
Oh, yeah, and ease of use, since it's DAO. One trigger pull to learn. Consistent every time. No chance of cocking a hammer under stress and dealing with a lighter trigger pull.
OK, The ONLY thing that the J-frame rules in is concealability and carry-abiity and ease of use.
You're right. Why on Earth would someone recommend a Centennial-style J-frame?
I'm an experienced shooter and I find that even I have a hard time getting all rounds COM at 10yds if I fire too fast. It may have concealability and carry-ability and simple use, but the DAO trigger may be too heavy for most novice shooters to do anything but miss the target.
Oh, please. A KelTec P32 is lighter and also one trigger pull. It's also smaller but I don't see you recommending it.Oh, yeah, and ease of use, since it's DAO. One trigger pull to learn. Consistent every time. No chance of cocking a hammer under stress and dealing with a lighter trigger pull.
OK, The ONLY thing that the J-frame rules in is concealability and carry-abiity and ease of use.
You're right. Why on Earth would someone recommend a Centennial-style J-frame?
Oh, please. A KelTec P32 is lighter and also one trigger pull. It's also smaller but I don't see you recommending it.
A Glock is one trigger pull, as is my K9.
However, it'd be nice if the OP's wife could HIT something with her new carry gun, and I still maintain that a J-frame is NOT a beginner's gun. NOTHING you have said has contradicted that. You even admit that you needed a trigger job for the thing!!
Oh, please. A KelTec P32 is lighter and also one trigger pull. It's also smaller but I don't see you recommending it.
A Glock is one trigger pull, as is my K9.
However, it'd be nice if the OP's wife could HIT something with her new carry gun, and I still maintain that a J-frame is NOT a beginner's gun. NOTHING you have said has contradicted that. You even admit that you needed a trigger job for the thing!!
You are right. We can debate this in person some time, but it doesn't belong here. Sorry.When did this become a pissing contest between you and me?
Now, a 3-4" Model 60, which is an all-steel gun, I will agree with. I simply think that they are better guns than the 2" lightweight guns are for beginners.Ross, there are some 4 and 5 inch barreled J frames, in the Model 60 line. A 4 inch, J frame 38 is a heck of a nice gun.