Thinking of buying my wife a pistol...

MajO · #1 12-17-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunderbrew

Hey guys Im thinking of getting a pistol for my wife to start carrying. Ive been trying to get her to for a while and the recent events have finally convinced her. I want to spend in the 400-800 range Ive head good things about rock Island 1911's and Im thinking of getting her the compact tactical 9mm. Anyone have this pistol out there or anything like it. Ive personally never shot a sub compact 1911 and just want some input.

I just purchased a Spartan III 9mm 1911. It has a 3.2 inch barrel and sits nicely in the palm of the hand. It is "made" in Texas, but assembled in the PI, by RIA.The price was $650. SIG has the 938, which is 9mm and costs a little more. Then there is the SIG 238 in .380. I would suggest taking her to a range/gunstore where she can handle and possibly shoot a couple. should be fun. Best wishes.

Merry Christmas

wxl · #2 12-17-2012, 10:54 PM

Ditto MajO, let her pick out what she likes. Take her to a LGS that lets customer try out their stuff. My wife checked out some of my stuff (20+), thought 3 or 4 maybe OK, qualified with my (now hers) Glock 19 (she has a G26 but the G19 felt better). Then she bought a Kahr 380.

Edit- I have a Sig 238 and she shoots it well BUT she is not comfortable with hammer guns when it gets to uncocking one (AD)