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<blockquote data-quote="p238shooter" data-source="post: 1797841" data-attributes="member: 24583"><p>There will most likely be as many opinions here as there are brands and models of firearms. It is usually hard for us guys to pick out a firearm for our wives, we have our preferences of make, size, bore, barrel length, etc, but they are the ones that have to feel comfortable with a particular gun even if it a .22 short revolver to start out with if they are really going to get into shooting. Sometimes we have to just let them get started with anything and then let them make a change later to what fits them. Just my opinion from experience.</p><p></p><p>I started wifey on a SW38 revolver for simplicity, then she shot my Sig P238 pocket carry, (which she later took away from me after shooting about 11 other pistols at a woman's range class.) To me, it is a baby Colt .45 1911 in all aspects, Sights, safety position (thumb push down while griping), hammer action, magazine release position, field striping, etc. </p><p></p><p>For a small size hand (might be too small for the other features you are looking for) but the Sig P238 .380 with a lot less recoil has some advantages. First it is the easiest to rack of any semi auto my wife has had hold of and of those you have mentioned. They have real sights and are pretty accurate for a short barrel at 7 to 15 yards with only a little practice even for a newbie. Did I mention a lot less recoil and easier to rack than most anything out there, seems to be a big factor for a lot of women. It would also be easy to purse carry if she might decide to think about doing that later. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I prefer a 1911 45 slug exiting my barrel for effectiveness, but my wife will most likely not pick one up to shoot again, much less think about carrying one in her purse. If your wife can get comfortable enough to put a .380 slug up a BG's nose, it will be better than her having a 9mm, .40 or .45 she does not feel comfortable practicing a lot with because of size, recoil and operation. </p><p></p><p>Sig P238's are a little pricy either new or used unless Academy Sports happen to have a shipment in, then they are about $100 less than absolutely anyone else anywhere for a new one. They were running $470 with a laser not long ago when I had to replace mine. If you can find one for her to test fire, it might be a worth while long term investment.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with helping her finding the right firearm she is comfortable with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="p238shooter, post: 1797841, member: 24583"] There will most likely be as many opinions here as there are brands and models of firearms. It is usually hard for us guys to pick out a firearm for our wives, we have our preferences of make, size, bore, barrel length, etc, but they are the ones that have to feel comfortable with a particular gun even if it a .22 short revolver to start out with if they are really going to get into shooting. Sometimes we have to just let them get started with anything and then let them make a change later to what fits them. Just my opinion from experience. I started wifey on a SW38 revolver for simplicity, then she shot my Sig P238 pocket carry, (which she later took away from me after shooting about 11 other pistols at a woman's range class.) To me, it is a baby Colt .45 1911 in all aspects, Sights, safety position (thumb push down while griping), hammer action, magazine release position, field striping, etc. For a small size hand (might be too small for the other features you are looking for) but the Sig P238 .380 with a lot less recoil has some advantages. First it is the easiest to rack of any semi auto my wife has had hold of and of those you have mentioned. They have real sights and are pretty accurate for a short barrel at 7 to 15 yards with only a little practice even for a newbie. Did I mention a lot less recoil and easier to rack than most anything out there, seems to be a big factor for a lot of women. It would also be easy to purse carry if she might decide to think about doing that later. Personally, I prefer a 1911 45 slug exiting my barrel for effectiveness, but my wife will most likely not pick one up to shoot again, much less think about carrying one in her purse. If your wife can get comfortable enough to put a .380 slug up a BG's nose, it will be better than her having a 9mm, .40 or .45 she does not feel comfortable practicing a lot with because of size, recoil and operation. Sig P238's are a little pricy either new or used unless Academy Sports happen to have a shipment in, then they are about $100 less than absolutely anyone else anywhere for a new one. They were running $470 with a laser not long ago when I had to replace mine. If you can find one for her to test fire, it might be a worth while long term investment. Good luck with helping her finding the right firearm she is comfortable with. [/QUOTE]
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