New gun owner

[Jbhumpty]

My wife wants a gun at home and I’d like to get a couple handguns too. I’m swaying towards the Glock 19 and the p365 or p365x. I really just like how both of these are almost always at the top of best lists. I’ve considered the shield ez too. Is there any other to look into. I want extreme reliability and longevity.

 

[Frosty]

Been really happy with my FN, it goes bang every time and is comfortable in the hand, previously had a S&W M&P .45, it was a solid performer too, trigger wasn’t nearly as nice as my FN, but still a reliable handgun.

 

[Leo]

What pistol can she easily work.? In the likely hood of a limp wrist during stress, which one can she yank and roll the slide hard enough to clear a stove pipe? After that, which one can she make several controlled shots in succession.

If she can do all those things, anything past that is just personal preference. After spending some time with those tests, my wife has a revolver.

 

[OkieGirl]

I've never regretted going to an indoor range and renting some of the styles of pistols I liked as a way to decide what I'd prefer.

Rent them at the range and take them for a test drive. I liked the M&P 9C and shot it well, thought I'd be able to carry the Shield easier so I got it without shooting it...turns out I'm way more accurate with the 9C than I ever was with the Shield. Don't know why, but that's the way it seems to work for me. There are also a lot of differences in how a pistol shoots when held by a woman or a man, different grip shapes and sizes, magazine capacity, etc... Take your wife with you and have her rack the slide to make sure she can do it comfortably. Also, if this is for home defense and not a carry gun I'd shop the full sizes rather than something like a Shield. Just my opinion and every one had them so take it for what it's worth. LOL, you will settle on whatever you prefer and that will be perfect for you and yours. Enjoy the shopping and shooting...

 

[Leo]

I've never regretted going to an indoor range and renting some of the styles of pistols I liked as a way to decide what I'd prefer.

Wisdom spoken here.

 

[HCRMPD1]

I've never regretted going to an indoor range and renting some of the styles of pistols I liked as a way to decide what I'd prefer.

Rent them at the range and take them for a test drive. I liked the M&P 9C and shot it well, thought I'd be able to carry the Shield easier so I got it without shooting it...turns out I'm way more accurate with the 9C than I ever was with the Shield. Don't know why, but that's the way it seems to work for me. There are also a lot of differences in how a pistol shoots when held by a woman or a man, different grip shapes and sizes, magazine capacity, etc... Take your wife with you and have her rack the slide to make sure she can do it comfortably. Also, if this is for home defense and not a carry gun I'd shop the full sizes rather than something like a Shield. Just my opinion and every one had them so take it for what it's worth. LOL, you will settle on whatever you prefer and that will be perfect for you and yours. Enjoy the shopping and shooting...

I have to agree with OkieGirl on this one. When my wife wanted an EDC, we went to an indoor range and rented several different ones until she found one fit her hand and she could function with ease.

 

[Ziggidy]

I made the mistake ONCE of getting a gun for my wife.

 

[DadSmith]

Canik TP series.
Ruger American 9mm.
S&W Shield models.
Springfield 1911 45acp.
Rock Island Ultra 1911 10mm.

 

[Cameramonkey]

As to the range, its a GREAT idea. Call ahead. Once you confirm they have a rental wall, ask what they have available. If they have the ones you want, tell them why you are coming and ask if you can change guns during the rental period. Most ranges you rent "A" gun by the hour and just make you purchase their bullets. Most will let you unload and return the gun to the counter to get another one to try.

But DEFINITELY call ahead. I could see some ranges not doing that. (and if they dont, remember that policy and avoid them after you bought. They arent good stewards to new gun owners.

I mean, you wouldnt buy a pair of running shoes without at least walking around the store first. Handguns are no different.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Whatever guns are recommended, throw them in a pillow case shake them, then draw one out and that is your gun.

Software is to hardware as 3 is to 1. Get classes.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Whatever guns are recommended, throw them in a pillow case shake them, then draw one out and that is your gun.

Software is to hardware as 3 is to 1. Get classes.

Isnt that how you chose your wife, Kirk?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Isnt that how you chose your wife, Kirk?

Huh, you guys figure that out already?

Any wife will do as long as you will do.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Huh, you guys figure that out already?

Any wife will do as long as you will do.

God's truth.

 

[NyleRN]

Canik TP series.
Ruger American 9mm.
S&W Shield models.
Springfield 1911 45acp.
Rock Island Ultra 1911 10mm.

Lol

 

[KellyinAvon]

I made the mistake ONCE of getting a gun for my wife.

Bad idea, not as bad as buying her a purse or shoes

 

[WebSnyper]

The grip modules are easily changed on the 365 series, since it's not the serial numbered part. If choosing a 365 choose pick the model based on slide length and whether you want/need an optic cut.

As others have said, go rent some stuff or shoot with some friends who have a variety of things for you to shoot.

There are things to look at such as ergonomics, manual safety or not, striker fired or hammer/DA/SA, mag safety or not (some guns have them), and then there is also caliber to decide on.

 

[ECS686]

Huh, you guys figure that out already?

Any wife will do as long as you will do.

In 37 years this month I can tell you my way How to make a Marriage work or a Wife do.

Act Casual and say NOTHING!

 

[DadSmith]

S&W M&P
CZ 75 SP-01
CZ P10F
CZ 75
Beretta 92 FS or M9
H&K USP
Walther P99

 

[Jbhumpty]

Been really happy with my FN, it goes bang every time and is comfortable in the hand, previously had a S&W M&P .45, it was a solid performer too, trigger wasn’t nearly as nice as my FN, but still a reliable handgun.

What pistol can she easily work.? In the likely hood of a limp wrist during stress, which one can she yank and roll the slide hard enough to clear a stove pipe? After that, which one can she make several controlled shots in succession.

If she can do all those things, anything past that is just personal preference. After spending some time with those tests, my wife has a revolver.

I have arthritis really bad in my right hand. I didn’t think I’d be able to rack many handguns any more. The ones I find that I can I l know she won’t have an issue with. We looked at the shield ez but I found others that I thought weren’t much harder to rack and to me better guns.

 

[MrSmitty]

Got a gun for my ex-wife, best trade ever.....