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<blockquote data-quote="tRidiot" data-source="post: 2538246" data-attributes="member: 9374"><p>I agree... I don't like to try to push people to revolvers. I just don't like revolvers... they feel TOTALLY different in the hand than a semi-auto. Yes, they are reliable, but there are some fairly-significant limitations that go along with them, if you ask me. Feel/balance, capacity, reload speed, ergonomics, etc. No way I would carry a revolver for SD unless I just could not use something else. That's just me... my personal preference. I don't mind suggesting someone try a revolver if there are things that can't be corrected in their situation, but doesn't sound like this is the case.</p><p></p><p>A little bit of training goes a long way, and a lot of practice goes a much longer way, not to mention it's fun as hell.</p><p></p><p>Sounds to me like there's a grip problem with birry's wife, and he seems to agree. My wife has had some of those issues as well, but has managed through a few short trips to the range to overcome them and now shoots quite well instinctively. And she's 5'3" and 115 pounds (soaking wet). </p><p></p><p>Just my $0.02.</p><p></p><p>I owned the P99 and still remember it fondly as one of my favorite guns ever. The Shield is ok, but it's really too small for me to utilize all that well. I have a Glock model 22 (Gen 3) which I like ok and am reasonably accurate with. But it's a Glock/block. Very functional and capable, but not fun nor ergonomic, in my mind. The M&Ps feel better. No one's mentioned the XD? I like those as well, though probably not as much as the M&P.</p><p></p><p>Haven't had a change to try the CZ or FN (the FN is VERY high on my list) or the PPQ... although with my great experiences with the P99, I would hold out high hopes for that last one.</p><p></p><p>Hated the Ruger LC9 (I think that was the one?).</p><p></p><p>Bottom line, as above - try a bunch, shoot what you can, find the best compromise and buy it. Shoot the hell out of it. Practice and go to the ranges (somewhere other than H&H?) at a time when someone there can spend a little time with you, or get one or more members here to go with you and give you some pointers. Training and practice will overcome almost all the limitations you can think of, and even average-sized women can handle a large, powerful firearm with a little practice. Easy-peasy... jump in with both feet and get wet, man. You'll find soon enough you're finding not just the excuses, but the means to expand your collection. <img src="/images/smilies/biggrin.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>Welcome to the machine, baby! <img src="/images/smilies/biggrin.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tRidiot, post: 2538246, member: 9374"] I agree... I don't like to try to push people to revolvers. I just don't like revolvers... they feel TOTALLY different in the hand than a semi-auto. Yes, they are reliable, but there are some fairly-significant limitations that go along with them, if you ask me. Feel/balance, capacity, reload speed, ergonomics, etc. No way I would carry a revolver for SD unless I just could not use something else. That's just me... my personal preference. I don't mind suggesting someone try a revolver if there are things that can't be corrected in their situation, but doesn't sound like this is the case. A little bit of training goes a long way, and a lot of practice goes a much longer way, not to mention it's fun as hell. Sounds to me like there's a grip problem with birry's wife, and he seems to agree. My wife has had some of those issues as well, but has managed through a few short trips to the range to overcome them and now shoots quite well instinctively. And she's 5'3" and 115 pounds (soaking wet). Just my $0.02. I owned the P99 and still remember it fondly as one of my favorite guns ever. The Shield is ok, but it's really too small for me to utilize all that well. I have a Glock model 22 (Gen 3) which I like ok and am reasonably accurate with. But it's a Glock/block. Very functional and capable, but not fun nor ergonomic, in my mind. The M&Ps feel better. No one's mentioned the XD? I like those as well, though probably not as much as the M&P. Haven't had a change to try the CZ or FN (the FN is VERY high on my list) or the PPQ... although with my great experiences with the P99, I would hold out high hopes for that last one. Hated the Ruger LC9 (I think that was the one?). Bottom line, as above - try a bunch, shoot what you can, find the best compromise and buy it. Shoot the hell out of it. Practice and go to the ranges (somewhere other than H&H?) at a time when someone there can spend a little time with you, or get one or more members here to go with you and give you some pointers. Training and practice will overcome almost all the limitations you can think of, and even average-sized women can handle a large, powerful firearm with a little practice. Easy-peasy... jump in with both feet and get wet, man. You'll find soon enough you're finding not just the excuses, but the means to expand your collection. :D Welcome to the machine, baby! :D [/QUOTE]
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