Subcompact 9mm

[Camo]

Looking for a small lightweight 9mm for my daughter. She is very petite do size/weight is a concern. Near Yukon ok

 

[dennishoddy]

Sig P-938, but lightweight equals more recoil. Is the daughter prepared for that?

 

[Firpo]

I’ll carry a Kimber Micro 9 and don’t know about weight but I don’t think you’ll find one much smaller.

 

[xseler]

Sig P-938, but lightweight equals more recoil. Is the daughter prepared for that?

Wife carries the Sig P-238 in 380. It's a very nice pistol that's easy to shoot, easy to rack, and easy to hit the target.

I'd suggest you take her to a range and rent a few different models to shoot --- then let her decide. Sometimes if you pick the gun, even if it's the right one, it'll be the wrong one if she doesn't pick it.

Good luck!

 

[dennishoddy]

Wife carries the Sig P-238 in 380. It's a very nice pistol that's easy to shoot, easy to rack, and easy to hit the target.

I'd suggest you take her to a range and rent a few different models to shoot --- then let her decide. Sometimes if you pick the gun, even if it's the right one, it'll be the wrong one if she doesn't pick it.

Good luck!

We did exactly that when my wife wanted to select "her" gun. Cost us several hundred bucks with different models before she selected the Sig.
Now she complains about the recoil, only wanting to shoot the Kimber .45acp when going to the range as it doesn't "kick" so much. Used it when getting her CC permit.
I still ask her weekly where her gun is?
Answer, in your truck.
No, it's in the door pocket where I put it when you're driving alone to Tulsa to visit MIL. You didn't see it?
Blank look.
It frustrates me as I keep drilling how the shat will go down in parking lots and so on when It appears to fall on deaf ears.

 

[Camo]

Wife carries the Sig P-238 in 380. It's a very nice pistol that's easy to shoot, easy to rack, and easy to hit the target.

I'd suggest you take her to a range and rent a few different models to shoot --- then let her decide. Sometimes if you pick the gun, even if it's the right one, it'll be the wrong one if she doesn't pick it.

Good luck!

Not going to a 9mm short (380). She is my daughter, we have shot a lot together. We started shooting together when she was 7, she is 24 now. I have a good idea what she wants. Looking for a polymer 9mm. That’s what she likes.

 

[Jason Freeland]

You might take a peek at the new Smith Equalizer, it's easier for people with weaker hands to rack the slide. Don't know what your daughters hand strength is, but if she is that petite it might be an issue. Mags range from 10 to 15 rounds depending on how long you want them, with a 13 rounder in between. Also mag compatible with the Smith Shield Plus.

 

[tcart]

Take a look at the Springfield Hellcat. I just bought one and really like it.

 

[BobbyV]

Several of us here bought a Beretta APX A1 several months ago when they had a $100 rebate.

Nice carry pistols.

 

[fatcpa]

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