I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on a light weight pistol. I am looking for something in a 9 mil that is light enough for my wife to handle. I want to stay in the 300 price range which I know is tuff. Any recommendations?
Is your wife more interested in a light-weight to carry or "light" recoil to use 9mm?
I ask because many, many folks get the smallest, lightest weapon for carry in 9mm or greater and then hate shooting the gun due to perceived recoil (basic physics - lighter weapon generally = more perceived recoil). Likewise while weight does matter most people cant tell the difference between a few ounces +/-.
So, if you go, for instance, for a Kel-Tec PF-9 very light, very slim 9mm have her shoot one at a range BEFORE plunking the money down.
VR,
Mugsy
I ask because many, many folks get the smallest, lightest weapon for carry in 9mm or greater and then hate shooting the gun due to perceived recoil (basic physics - lighter weapon generally = more perceived recoil). Likewise while weight does matter most people cant tell the difference between a few ounces +/-.
So, if you go, for instance, for a Kel-Tec PF-9 very light, very slim 9mm have her shoot one at a range BEFORE plunking the money down.
VR,
Mugsy
The keltec is probably going to be too much for recoil sensitive people, I'm with JP on the 26, price is higher. Owned both and shot both. Price is in your range on the keltecs but I really doubt she will like shooting a p11,pf9 or p3at. Rossi makes a good 5 shot revolver in .38, closer to your price range and probably not as punishing on the hands. Good luck on the choice.
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I would have to say Glock also. My wife loves her Glock 19 but I paid around $500.00(with night sights) for it. I did have a KAHR CW9 which she didn't like near as much as the Glock.
Is there a reason she needs a light gun? Does she have some sort of disability or weakness that necessitates it? If not, strongly consider a full size. It is much easier to handle the recoil, is easier to point or aim due to the longer sight radius and it will have a greater capacity which is nice for extra peace of mind.
To keep weight down a bit, polymer framed guns like the M&P or Glock are great. If you figure out weight isn't really the issue, You might consider something with a steel frame for added recoil control like the Beretta 92, CZ-75 or one of the 3rd Gen S&W autos.
Small guns are difficult and require more practice to handle effectively.
To keep weight down a bit, polymer framed guns like the M&P or Glock are great. If you figure out weight isn't really the issue, You might consider something with a steel frame for added recoil control like the Beretta 92, CZ-75 or one of the 3rd Gen S&W autos.
Small guns are difficult and require more practice to handle effectively.
My wife is 5'2", 120lbs, and could shoot my 1911 just fine so I ended up finding here a Taurus PT-92 (Beretta 92 clone) that weighs ~34oz. She loves it, I love it (cheap ammo!) and it only cost $350 (immaculate condition too). If you can find a used one in good condition they're nice guns and about the only difference between the Taurus and the Beretta is where the safety is (Taurus is on the frame, Beretta is on the slide). But you need to take your wife somewhere she can test the guns and find something she likes. We got lucky that she enjoyed my 1911 so I found something similar in size, weight, and grip shape.
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