9mm

[vin60]

The thin grips make it super thin. Put some skateboard tape on the front and back strap and the cz will never fall out of your hand. You got the standard 75b in satin right? Did you get that from a private sale? I thought that was off roster thats why i ask. First thing i would suggest changing out the main spring to lighten the sa pull. Takes 10 minutes and it improves it significantly. The platform you purchased is an excellent base gun that you can modify to your hearts content. Some of the mods i would suggest to take to a gunsmith. Hope it helps.

Heres an excellent resource to learn about your firearm

http://www.czfirearms.us/

Goodluck

[smurfette]

The thin grips make it super thin. Put some skateboard tape on the front and back strap and the cz will never fall out of your hand. You got the standard 75b in satin right? Did you get that from a private sale? I thought that was off roster thats why i ask. First thing i would suggest changing out the main spring to lighten the sa pull. Takes 10 minutes and it improves it significantly. The platform you purchased is an excellent base gun that you can modify to your hearts content. Some of the mods i would suggest to take to a gunsmith. Hope it helps.

Heres an excellent resource to learn about your firearm

http://www.czfirearms.us/

Goodluck

mine is a compact CZ 75 and I got it new from a gun store at the gun show

Thanks!

[vin60]

Nice. When she comes out of jail make sure you do a range report. Congrats on finding that. Have fun with that. Dont forget to take pics to show her off.

Vin

[Sunday]

S@W j frame.

[movie zombie]

j-frame, all metal....

[223556]

Which ever model fits her hand the best I would say.
Best place to start would be the shooting range and rent a few 9mm models you may like the feel of and grip.
I can say the Glocks and Beretta and Sigs are pretty much up there with reliablity and most shooters like the grip angel (Glock maybe less).
Good luck on your hunt!

[smurfette]

Which ever model fits her hand the best I would say.
Best place to start would be the shooting range and rent a few 9mm models you may like the feel of and grip.
I can say the Glocks and Beretta and Sigs are pretty much up there with reliablity and most shooters like the grip angel (Glock maybe less).
Good luck on your hunt!

Thanks, but the range I go to doesn't have gun rental. i might try other ranges..

S@W j frame.

j-frame, all metal....

what's j frame?

[dvsdev]

Thanks, but the range I go to doesn't have gun rental. i might try other ranges..

what's j frame?

If you are in SF Bay Area, Jackson Arms in South SF rents guns. Monday night is ladies night, 1/2 off for ladies. Tuesday is NRA night, 1/2 off for NRA members. $7 an hour after discount is well worth it.

I go Tuesday nights and there are always some female shooters.

The S&W J Frame is a small frame revolver.

[nosuchagency]

what's j frame?

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Category1_750001_750051_757768_-1_757767_757751

and personally, i wouldn't recommend a j-frame as a primary defense handgun purchase. especially if you're recoil-sensitive. you'll want to rent/try one out at a minimum. imo, you're on right track with thoughts on a 9mm, perhaps with a compact or full-sized frame. as far as getting distracted by loud gun fire in the next lane, double up on your hearing protection; e.g., ear plugs as well as ear muffs. it works wonders.

[smurfette]

If you are in SF Bay Area, Jackson Arms in South SF rents guns. Monday night is ladies night, 1/2 off for ladies. Tuesday is NRA night, 1/2 off for NRA members. $7 an hour after discount is well worth it.

I go Tuesday nights and there are always some female shooters.

The S&W J Frame is a small frame revolver.

yes I go there too lol but never rented their guns..
i don't think i can handle a revolver

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w..._757767_757751

and personally, i wouldn't recommend a j-frame as a primary defense handgun purchase. especially if you're recoil-sensitive. you'll want to rent/try one out at a minimum. imo, you're on right track with thoughts on a 9mm, perhaps with a compact or full-sized frame. as far as getting distracted by loud gun fire in the next lane, double up on your hearing protection; e.g., ear plugs as well as ear muffs. it works wonders.

it looks nice, but how much is the recoil? I can only shoot 9mm 115 grain.. 147 grain hurts my wrist.. @.@

[RedFord150]

[QUOTE=smurfette;7875364]...i don't think i can handle a revolver.. /QUOTE]

I believe you can handle a revolver and I have never even met you.
The J frame is a small S&W 5 shot revolver typically found in .38 special. It will be the hardest revolver too shoot because it is so small. If you are interested in trying, start out with VERY MILD .38 special Wadcutters. These are flat nosed cartridges that work great in revolvers, but may have feeding issues in a semi-auto. Your local range or gun shop should be able to show you some.
If you want too get good with a revolver and you do not need something so small, try a larger .357 mag revolver with these same .38 Wadcutters. At least a 4" or 6" barrel would help. A Ruger GP100 or an S&W 686 loaded with .38 wadcutters will feel like a .22. Do not be intimidated by the size of the larger the revolver. That extra weight is the reason the recoil is so mild.
My wife is small. She is only about 5'2" tall. The Ruger .357 mag (GP100 with 4" barrel) is her favorite too shoot.
Good luck.

[onequickshift]

I am super small smurf, like think soutttth of 5-2. I at most right now am weighing in at barely 103 as of this morning, mere muscles and thats just what little meat there is on me and my fake boobers. I shoot 357 just dandy, and I am really really small, I make my GSXR 7, and Yamo R6, and other bikes look HUGE.

Trust me, you can handle it. What may give you issue to work on is strengthening up. My wrist use to hurt to high hell when I shot 40s once upon a time, but eh, now its all gravy davey. Just takes getting used to.

And btw my fav wheeler is my Ruger 357 SP101, and that thing in itself is heavy. But with a nice ares belt, I don't notice it.

My current carry a G23, 4 mags, a surefire light, multitool, esee 4, all kydexed goodness. I sometimes switch to a Smith & Wesson MP40 all apexed up

You're only limited by truly your own set limits. If somethings a little heavy, grow stronger. If you lack skill, practice. Everything should be balanced cohesively. Out doors back packing, biking, camping, shooting, the catch and prep of animals for consumption. Working on ones cars, bikes, trucks, etc. Its all generic for self sufficiency. Recoil sensitive? Well dear if thats the case, strengthen your body. Your shoulders, arms, hands and wrist. It takes work. If you are concerned about defense trust me, a wheeler may be a stop gap, but IF I were you, and I was once. I'd go for a pistol not a revolver. With enough range time, practice/training you can be very very fast. I used to use a G26, and I was very very very fast. But thats with a brother whos navy, another who is air force, and another who's marine helping you become faster and faster.

You'll do more good by yourself with a pistol. But hey, I sometimes dbl carry. G26+19, or a 23 and maybe a ruger or smithy revolver. Its up to you.

You need to work out more. I went from a leaned out barbie thiny winny, to muscularly toned and built. Its ok to have muscles

As was said though theres lots of iterations, my cousin who just moved to CO she uses a 357 sp101 too with 38's in there. She has 2 G19's, a 870 tac, an lwrc psd, and a noveske 300blk she just got after she went to shot.

Explore and find out what will really work for you. If you can't rent, barrow. I have met some nice guys at the range a few times, they'll let you shoot their gun. Don't be afraid!

What part of Nor Cal are you at?

[Donn32]

Try, Try again!

Hi Smurfette,
You are getting some great advice on here. I hope you can rent some different models and find one that you are comfortable with. If you do buy one that you dont like you can always sell it. My first love is my S&W 3914, they stopped making them around 10 years ago but you can find them for sell used. Love mine to death. I shoot competitively now and have purchased a SW M&P 9mm. It was highly recommended by Julie Goleb who in the #1 womans shooter in the USA. Love it and you an accessories it. Don't worry about the color and looks. I understand. I love to accessories. You can use Duracoat to paint your guns a multitude of patterns and colors for about $40.00. Worth it! SHe also has a new book book out that is phenomenal, called "SHOOT". Hope this helps. Welcome to an awesome sport!

[9mmepiphany]

how much is the recoil? I can only shoot 9mm 115 grain.. 147 grain hurts my wrist.. @.@

I didn't realize this thread was still continuing after you'd decided to get the CZ

However, in this new vein, let me add that recoil management is really about technique...it helps if the gun fits too. Something that I often demonstrate to clients is holding the gun with just my middle finger pulling it into my palm and pressing the trigger. The gun doesn't jump out of my hand or jam. If the recoil of the 147gr 9mm is hurting your wrist, it is likely that you are holding it too hard and taking the recoil in your wrist rather than with your whole arm.

I'd recommend taking some lessons from a professional instructor, it will make you a better shooter and save your wrist, elbows and shoulders

[voiceofreason]

For anyone reading this necro thread (that has good info)...

consider the M&P full size 9mm, as it comes with a detachable backstrap that comes in small, medium, and large

My wife has very small hands and the only guns she can comfortably reach the trigger on are the M&P w/ small backstrap & Kahr pistols in 9mm. We've had good results with her M&P, I only owned one Kahr and wasn't impressed.

I would strongly recommend against the j-frame revolver as a first gun. It is not pleasant to shoot and training with it will be difficult. That said, it's a good gun,

If you don't enjoy shooting your gun, you won't practice, and you won't be very good with it.

Glock 19 & 17 are great choices if you can reach the trigger comfortably. The sights should be replaced on Glocks as they're piss poor.

For sights I'd recommend Heinie Ledge Qwik Straight 8s installed by Heinie. Expensive, but worth it IMO.

Always shoot the gun you want before you buy it. Holding it is nice, but it's kind of like sitting in a car without test driving it.