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I carry a shield 9mm and love it but am considering a second ccw maybe for me maybe the wife. Why get something other than a shield? What else is out there that other people prefer and why?
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The number of alternatives is staggering.
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Obviously.... Be specific
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My wife dosn't like to shoot my autos. So I bought a
38 special she loves it.
In this world a man must either be anvil or hammer.
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Can't add anything to that you wife picks her gun not you.
That said If she chooses a Shield getting them both in 9mm would be beneficial
im with the other member here my wife doesnt like autos not even the 22 but likes that s&w 38 revolver
Welcome to the forum, shieldcarrier. We try to check our attitudes at the door around here.
You asked a question so open-ended as to be stifling in the number of possible replies, without any indication as to what you like about your Shield, where you perhaps find it lacking that another piece could make up for, how and where you carry, what circumstances you might use it in, etc., etc., that would better help us provide you with the guidance you asked for.
So, how about you be specific?
That said, the advice that if this is really for your wife, she should be the one to decide. Too many guys think they know best for their wives and girlfriends and end up making a bum call, and that's assuming they're not really buying for themselves.
Personally, I like the simplicity and reliability of a hammerless J-frame revolver. Easy to carry, easy for deep concealment, easy manual of arms, low risk of failure.
Trade-offs in all choices, to be sure, but that's the one I can live with.
Triathloncoach
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My favorite carry guns - of which I no longer own any as I am carrying a Glock 19 and sold them all to buy various suppressor hosts:
637, 360, Shield 9mm, Glock 42.
I've decided the G19 is too big for me, I'm too lazy to swap out its TB. I'm currently trying to decide between getting another G42, G26 or Shield in 9mm. I'm really the only one who can make that decision for me. They are all great carry guns in their own ways, can't go wrong with any of them.
Let your wife decide.
637, 360, Shield 9mm, Glock 42.
I've decided the G19 is too big for me, I'm too lazy to swap out its TB. I'm currently trying to decide between getting another G42, G26 or Shield in 9mm. I'm really the only one who can make that decision for me. They are all great carry guns in their own ways, can't go wrong with any of them.
Let your wife decide.
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Shorty 45 MK2
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Welcome to the Forum! 
I like S&W's 3rd gen series of pistols, the 6906 or 3913 might be worth looking at, also love K and J frame snubs.
As others have stated if it's for your wife let her pick by holding and shooting different models and types of handguns.
I like S&W's 3rd gen series of pistols, the 6906 or 3913 might be worth looking at, also love K and J frame snubs.
As others have stated if it's for your wife let her pick by holding and shooting different models and types of handguns.
Arik
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Well I prefer nothing small so no shields or Kahr PM or even subcompact Glocks or M&P. The smallest I go is G19, it's my carry Monday - Friday. Right now I'm carrying a full size Sig P220. With a proper holster and belt you can carry comfortably darn near anything.
What would I recommend? Since your question is very open ended I can only give you suggestions on what I like. Soooo...
G19
G17
HK vp9
HK P2000
German Sigs especially 228 & 220
I could go on and on
What would I recommend? Since your question is very open ended I can only give you suggestions on what I like. Soooo...
G19
G17
HK vp9
HK P2000
German Sigs especially 228 & 220
I could go on and on
If it is really for your wife, get her something that she will actually carry daily (lightweight) and is easy for her to shoot. My wife wanted my S&W model 60 to carry, but found out that it is too heavy to carry in her ginormous purses. The likelihood of her needing a handgun is remote, but having it on the nightstand in one of those rare instances when she really needs it, won't do her any good. She is getting a lightweight present for Christmas.
USAF385
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Has she shot the shield?
Has she tried to conceal it? The female body is a bit deferent than the male and concealed carry doesn't work as well for many women. Picking a right gun and holster can be very tricky for them.
Has she tried to conceal it? The female body is a bit deferent than the male and concealed carry doesn't work as well for many women. Picking a right gun and holster can be very tricky for them.
My wife carries a 642 most of the time, but at the range yesterday if the feller on at target had been a real man, he wouldn't have been when she got done with him with her Seecamp 32. She also really liked the Colt's New Service Model 1917 I picked up last weekend. I ain't gonna let her shoot that one again for fear of losin' it.
Now me, I carry an N frame .45 snubby all the time, but that same feller on that target yesterday would have had 7 holes in his face from my Seecamp too.
You both will have to find out what works best for you. Your first choices probably won't be your last either.
The hunt is a big part of the fun.
Now me, I carry an N frame .45 snubby all the time, but that same feller on that target yesterday would have had 7 holes in his face from my Seecamp too.
You both will have to find out what works best for you. Your first choices probably won't be your last either.
The hunt is a big part of the fun.
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She Definitely needs to be the one to choose.
And... Something that I didn't see any of the others flat out say (although USAF385 alluded to it) is that she should actually get a chance, if at all possible, to TRY each of the candidates on her Short List, as opposed to settling for something that feels good to fondle and dry fire at the counter. She may feel that she has to go with a Subcompact, but many of those can be a handful to shoot comfortably (ie: the PF-9, DB9, Nano, LC9, Solo, etc).
The Shield, LC9S and others that are Striker Fire feel great to Dry Fire, but to many (especially heard this from females) the recoil of the LC9S (and LC9 Original) are harsh. Of course, others say that the Shield's recoil is harsher than the LC9S... Hence, why SHE needs to actually shoot them herself.
My Wife went through an SR9c and PF-9 (going just by how good they felt at the counter), then later, Rented the LC9, P238 & P938 before deciding that SHE likes/shoots best (most comfortably) is the G26. Even though she likes my Shield, she doesn't like it enough to trade her G26 for it. After shooting true DAO pistols, trying a revolver was out of the equation completely.
Your Wife also needs to consider that if she decides that she likes the P928 or P938 (or other SA pistol), is she's willing to train with it Cocked & Locked, as opposed to carrying with one NOT in the Chamber? DAO and Many Striker Fire pistols can be carried with one in the chamber with no external Safety to mess with.
Then, of course... Does it come in Pink/Pink Camo?
Just kidding... Any of them can get Ceracoated to her liking.
Lots for her to consider.
And... Something that I didn't see any of the others flat out say (although USAF385 alluded to it) is that she should actually get a chance, if at all possible, to TRY each of the candidates on her Short List, as opposed to settling for something that feels good to fondle and dry fire at the counter. She may feel that she has to go with a Subcompact, but many of those can be a handful to shoot comfortably (ie: the PF-9, DB9, Nano, LC9, Solo, etc).
The Shield, LC9S and others that are Striker Fire feel great to Dry Fire, but to many (especially heard this from females) the recoil of the LC9S (and LC9 Original) are harsh. Of course, others say that the Shield's recoil is harsher than the LC9S... Hence, why SHE needs to actually shoot them herself.
My Wife went through an SR9c and PF-9 (going just by how good they felt at the counter), then later, Rented the LC9, P238 & P938 before deciding that SHE likes/shoots best (most comfortably) is the G26. Even though she likes my Shield, she doesn't like it enough to trade her G26 for it. After shooting true DAO pistols, trying a revolver was out of the equation completely.
Your Wife also needs to consider that if she decides that she likes the P928 or P938 (or other SA pistol), is she's willing to train with it Cocked & Locked, as opposed to carrying with one NOT in the Chamber? DAO and Many Striker Fire pistols can be carried with one in the chamber with no external Safety to mess with.
Then, of course... Does it come in Pink/Pink Camo?
Just kidding... Any of them can get Ceracoated to her liking.
Lots for her to consider.
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Johnmuratore
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My wife thought our M&P 9c was "too complicated", with the mag release, the slide stop, racking the first round, the thumb safety, etc.
All that during the dry firing familiarization at home.
Then she shot it at the range.
Now she loves it and wants to get her CCW.
So as many other have said, make sure she shoots it and not just handles one with the LGS clerk making her nervous.
All that during the dry firing familiarization at home.
Then she shot it at the range.
Now she loves it and wants to get her CCW.
So as many other have said, make sure she shoots it and not just handles one with the LGS clerk making her nervous.
Welcome to the forum.
After we got our CCLs, my wife said "your guns are all fine but I want one that's truly mine."
We went to an LGS with a range and she handled about a dozen pistols, picked the 4 she liked best, rented them and gave them a run. The one she picked was the simplest to operate, fit her hand, concealed easily and had a heavy enough trigger pull to make her feel safe.
Ruger LCP.
After we got our CCLs, my wife said "your guns are all fine but I want one that's truly mine."
We went to an LGS with a range and she handled about a dozen pistols, picked the 4 she liked best, rented them and gave them a run. The one she picked was the simplest to operate, fit her hand, concealed easily and had a heavy enough trigger pull to make her feel safe.
Ruger LCP.
