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A number of years ago I had purchased a Glock 26 for my wife without even thinking the purchase through. I just thought that "The .40 is too much, lets try a 9mm for her". She's a petite woman (5'3, 105lbs) who has a lot of trouble racking the slide on the G26. The kick from a 9mm isn't so much an issue to her it is just having to rack the slide for whatever reason that can be a big problem for her. Now that we have a son this is a bigger issue to me as I don't like the idea of storing our firearms with a round already chambered. I'd like to replace the G26 with something that better fits her hands with an easier rack to slide. I'm even open to the idea of a revolver for her. What would the CalGun's ladies recommend for her in 9mm?
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Training then let her pick at a gun shop."When you get the (men) to the range, you just get the men. But when you bring the (women) to the range, you get the (whole family). And that's what's going to save our 2nd Amendment."--Dianna Liedorff
"Since self-preservation is the 1st law of nature, we assert the...right to self-defense. The Constitution...clearly affirms the right of every American...to bear arms. And as Americans, we will not give up a single right guaranteed under the Constitution." --Malcolm X -
first she needs to go to gun shops and handle guns to see what works for her.
then she needs to fire as many as she can....many have rentals.
what I found is that what fit my hand well in the shop often did not work for me at the range.
you are open to revolvers: is SHE open to one?
stay away from the ultra lights......especially in .38/.357. the first rental I fired was one of those and I almost didn't pick up another pistol!
I am a fan of the smith and Wesson line of J frames but I also bought K frames as I became more experienced....used K frames models 19 and 66. I love that 66! but I also love my model 60 J frame snubby.....
re racking the slide: there are a lot of videos on youtube showing a really good maneuver for women which involves pushing the gun away rather than pulling the slide. it is the method i use for my .45acp and 9mm smith and Wesson."The theory that a woman found dead in an alley, raped and strangled with her own pantyhose, is somehow morally superior to a woman explaining to police how her attacker got that fatal bullet wound."-- as seen on a t-shirt
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How about an older off roster P85, I know some here do not like that particular handgun....
But its like Ford vs Chevy to me. Same thing good handgun.
I have two bi-lateral carpal tunnel surgeries done in the early 70's back before micro-surgery. It is all technique and practice and the will to 'rack slides' in my opinion. Although I have tried to rack mini semi-autos and find it difficult I think it was a KAHR.
I did try the LC9 and I can do that one.
I am 5'5" and 120 and can pretty much rack any slide other than the aforementioned.Last edited by LittleOldLady; 02-07-2014, 8:59 AM."But if someone has a gun and is trying to kill you ... it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun."
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yes, do not discount off roster: my 9mm is a smith and Wesson 3953, DA only."The theory that a woman found dead in an alley, raped and strangled with her own pantyhose, is somehow morally superior to a woman explaining to police how her attacker got that fatal bullet wound."-- as seen on a t-shirt
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Are you able to take her to a monthly shoot in your area? My mother-in-law recently attended the Burbank shoot because she's looking for a revolver and Calgunners practically brought out every revolver they owned to let her try out.
This could be a great way for your wife to try different types of 9mm.
If not, definitely go to the range, rent different types and let her fire them to see what she likes best.Comment
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Revolver might work best.....38 spl +P"I think, therefore some people make me laugh"Comment
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Bought my wife a Ruger SP101 357 revolver at first, semi automatic slide was an issue for her too. Ran 38 ammo in the 357, (she had 5 rounds to my 10) I have a Glock 19, she found the strength to rack the slide and now has a Glock 26 also. I was told by another lady to get the hand exerciser putty or squeeze thing and keep in the car when she drives. My 2 cents.Comment
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The full size M&P 9 seem to be easier to rack than any other auto my wife tried.
Ended up with a compact which seem to be as stiff as the competition.Ignorance, hate, fear and bigotry. The Four Horsemen of Liberalism.Comment
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Been looking the Remington R51 a little bit. Probably won't make the roster, but the guy was able to rack the slide with 1 finger. So, must be pretty easy to rack. Tried the same with my glock 35, can't do it with the same ease as the guy in the video did it.
Fast forward to 1:22 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgmCxuW3rgYUnited Sportsmen Range Safety Officer
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We have lots of ladies that go through some of our classes and that is the most common issues we have.
First there are some techniques that can help her gain the strength and ability to rack the slide. Also if the gun is still on the new side, be a good husband and put some wear on that spring or grab an aftermarket and see if that helps....
Last resort is to switch weapons.. that is unless you want the 26 for yourself and then I say... go for itOriginally posted by TonyNorCalIf I'm going to spend money to touch a woman then it's going to be at a Nevada brothel, on Craiglist hooker, or trolling the streets in a camper van.
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Or, you could try one of these: http://brassstacker.com/glock/slide-...glock-pistols/
I bought one of each size; my wife can now rack a G17.ARCHIVED Calguns Foundation Wiki here: http://web.archive.org/web/201908310...itle=Main_Page
Frozen in 2015, it is falling out of date and I can no longer edit the content. But much of it is still good!Comment
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The First Rule is the largest frame in a caliber you can manage. If that is a Glock 20, in 10mm, ok, if it is a S&W 686 6'" in .38 special, then ok. The biggest mistake everyone makes is a small frame weapon that has brutal recoil. Your wife will only shoot it one time. My recommendation? Either a G17 or a S&W 686, or a 1911 in 9mm. Small hands do not mean small guns, not at all. Shooting is all about controlling recoil, stance, grip and sight picture, nothing else mattersComment
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I can't hold a 686....but that model 66 is great in my hand."The theory that a woman found dead in an alley, raped and strangled with her own pantyhose, is somehow morally superior to a woman explaining to police how her attacker got that fatal bullet wound."-- as seen on a t-shirt
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