380 or 9

[Ura-Ki]

Wife and I went through this several years ago, before most of the current options were available, so for her, The choices were a lot more limited then, then they are now! That said, a Beretta Cougar was the first to follow her home, and currently, a Beretta 92FS "Officers" 9X19 like this one.

It ticks all the boxes nicely! Medium capacity, 9 mm, decent night sights, decent size, excellent double action trigger, intuitive controls, easy to work and load, and ACCURATE! Wife shoots it very well, and the recoil isn't near as snappy as many of the compacts she has had and shot before, it's been a slam dunk for her, and bonus, it interchanges with my Full Size 92F, so she can switch between if needed, ether as a night stand gun, or a purse carry extra! I may add one to my own battery as It shoots so well, and ticks all the right boxes for a slick carry mid size for me on those lighter days!

 

[NW Backpacker]

If this is her first gun, make sure she has the training to be safe with it. Never shot one, but I would have her fondle a P365 at the LGS. If it feels good (probably will), have her rent one and shoot it to make sure she likes it. 10 shots of 9mm in a very small package. The manual safety version is on my wish list, after I rent one and try it out.

No more .380s for me. Ammo is too expensive compared to 9mm.

 

[cookie]

9MM for every possible reason. One thing How good can she actually shoot?

 

[NU9MM]

9MM for every possible reason. One thing How good can she actually shoot?

She actually shoots very well. Especially my FS M&P 9mm

 

[cookie]

9mm with out a second thought.

 

[leadcounsel]

Get her a G43....9mm. Compared to 380, 9mm is more effective, costs less, more plentiful, and a myriad of available configurations.

Agreed.

 

[NU9MM]

She tried the 43 but prefers a full grip. So it's either mag extensions or G43x. She does prefer the M&P ergos.

 

[skeetshtr]

If She decides on a 380 look at the S&W shield 380 EZ . A mid sized 380 with amazing ergonomics. Great fit for smaller hands and very easy to rack slide to charge. I really like the Performance Center version of this gun and it is my favorite carry.

 

[NU9MM]

If She decides on a 380 look at the S&W shield 380 EZ . A mid sized 380 with amazing ergonomics. Great fit for smaller hands and very easy to rack slide to charge. I really like the Performance Center version of this gun and it is my favorite carry.

Thank you. LOL I was actually very surprised how well my sis shot my FS 9mm

 

[AMT]

Take her to a range and let her try different makes/models, and both calibers.

 

[NU9MM]

Take her to a range and let her try different makes/models, and both calibers.

We've been to SafeFire in Camas several times. And she always leans towards the M&P's

 

[AMT]

We've been to SafeFire in Camas several times. And she always leans towards the M&P's

Sounds like she's made her decision?

 

[NU9MM]

Sounds like she's made her decision?

I laughed when she said she prefers my FS.

 

[NU9MM]

The only other M&P she's shot is the 2.0 9mm compact and she loved that. Got to put a Shield in her hands. I shot the 1.0 Shield with the flush fit mag. Did not like my pinky hanging off the grip at all.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

i bought the wife both

 

[SUPER X]

If she handles a nine get a nine . The ammo is cheaper with more options and easier availability even in bad times.

 

[WillametteWill]

I love my 2.0C 9mm. You can get it with and without a manual safety as well. Although the Shield is a great gun, it's very much a preference on size and fit for anyone, male / female. My bride has one and has shot it extensively but now opts for larger 9mms.

 

[NU9MM]

I love my 2.0C 9mm. You can get it with and without a manual safety as well. Although the Shield is a great gun, it's very much a preference on size and fit for anyone, male / female. My bride has one and has shot it extensively but now opts for larger 9mms.

Same with my sister she really likes the feel of the larger 9's and for now it would be a bedside gun. Until she gets more comfortable with it before carrying it. She's never owned a handgun. I do have my 1.0 FS 9MM. But really looking hard at the 2.0 .40c

 

[Certaindeaf]

We've been to SafeFire in Camas several times. And she always leans towards the M&P's

Sounds like it's all settled. Get her a derringer in .38 special.








lol

 

[nammac]

She actually shoots very well. Especially my FS M&P 9mm

I think that's the answer, just go with what she shoots well.