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[shawn mccarver]

For non-S&W for the use indicated, my vote goes to the Glock 17 or 19, the 19 being slightly easier to carry concealed while still retaining enough size and barrel length that you can do real shooting with it.

One person said the Glock "leads the world in negligent discharges." I have never seen this reported before, but I will acknowledge that there have been a great number of LE officers who have put rounds in the ceilings or floors of various squad rooms, locker rooms and shooting ranges because they cannot seem to remember to UNLOAD the weapon before attempting disassembly. Remember, the weapon will fire if the trigger is pulled. And, the Glock requires a trigger pull to disassemble. Therefore, extreme caution is required. As the M&P can be disassembled without harm to the weapon in exactly the same way, care must also be exercised with the M&P, and ALL other weapons for that matter.

As usual, no matter what brand you get, remember the basic Jeff Cooper Four Rules of Gun Safety and act accordingly. While violation of one can result in an unwanted BANG, it usually takes a "stack-up" or violation of two or more to have property damage, injury or death. When dealing with a deadly weapon, extreme caution is required.

 

[RobzGuns]

Just one major caveat with the Glock family: it leads the world in negligent discharges.

Negligent being the key word. Isn't it usually due to Operator Error/Laziness (aka: the nut behind the trigger)?
If so, why blame the Brand?

Sorry for the brief Hijack... Back to the topic.

 

[g8rb8]

Just one major ceveat with the Glock family: it leads the world in negligent discharges.

Looking at Shooting Industry sales stats for 2010 and extrapolating data (Austrian exports not broken down by manufacturer) an argument could be made for Glock being the #1 seller of semi-auto pistols in the U.S., especially in calibers that would tend to be carried (i.e .380 or larger caliber). If my interpretation of those stats is anywhere near correct then it would not be surprising there were more "negligent discharges" with Glocks than other brands. For example Appalachian Gunsmithing is listed as producing only 27 total pistols in 2010 and therefor I would not expect that manufacturer to be associated with any significant number of negligent discharges.

 

[Badkarma 1]

Since nobody mentioned them, and if you can find either, I'd have her look at the 3913 and 6906.
Flat, dependable, accurate, and fun to shoot, plus lightweight for easy carry.
Also a SIG P239, P228, or P225 are nice shooters as well.
The G19 is the quintessential Glock in my opinion everybody should have one!
Honorable mention to the M&P compact too , they seem to work better than the bigger ones.
Dale

 

[GerSan69]

Meh. Glock is used by so many cops because they make sweetheart deals with departments and have a pretty low LE price for individual officers. I 've never used one, so no comment except to say I don't like how they look.

Let me throw another suggestion or two in the mix: Bersa's BP9CC and the EAA Witness series. Both get consistently high marks for reliability, they're reasonably priced, and have decent ergonomics.

 

[fdw]

I think if she will just try the 9 in whatever size she will be sold. Nothing against Glock but once I picked up the 9FS I was sold, how it shot was the icing on the cake and I've put a couple thousand rounds through mine.

Just got back from the range a few minutes ago after 300 flawless rounds of mixed ammo including range and SD.

IMHO, for the price... just can't be beat.

 

[kozmic]

Not a S&W, I would suggest: the Springfield XDs 9 3.3, Kahr CM9, Beretta PX4 Storm. A bit larger: FNS 9 da or FNX 9 da/sa.

 

[Mr. Satchmo]

My wife has the XDm 9mm compact, it's an ugly little beast but it's Accurate as hell. We got a great deal on it and haven't has any issues with it. She wanted the M&P 9mm compact but since I have the FS it was kind of redundant.

 

[Rastoff]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Browning Hi Power yet. Probably one of, if not the, best 9mm auto loading pistols ever made.

When we were on the long search for a pistol for my wife to carry, we tried bunches. She shot at least 20 different guns in everything from 9mm, .40S&W and .45ACP. She even shot revolvers in .38SPL and .357Mag. Out of all that, she liked the Hi Power the best and she still likes it.

I like the Hi Power as well, but being a 1911 fan, it's not much of a stretch. The Glock is a good and reliable gun, but I feel the Hi Power is better. It seems to be less prone to shooter induced malfunctions than the Glock. This is especially important when considering women.

 

[Louchia]

G19 is a great gun for all the above stated reasons. If that's what she wants, get it.
My wife has a G19 gen 3 and loves it. But is looking for something a little smaller for a carry. Also something with an external safety. If a women fumbles with a gun in a purse it could lead to accidental discharge.
Springfield XD9 has a grip safety. That's worth considering.
Just a thought.

 

[40calmike]

For once me and the wife agree on something. Neither of us like the little nubs on the grip of the gen 4 glocks. They just feel funny. Just my 2 cents.

 

[dajogejr]

MP 9c or xds 9mm.

 

[Arik]

Nothing wrong with G19 as long as she doesn't keep it in her purse.

Sig P6 is good too. Single stack 9.

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[formernuke]

This is what I tell people looking for new gun especially if she is a first time with that caliber or guns in general.

Go to the gun store feel them and see which ones or most comfortable in her hand.

Borrow or rent those and see which one she shoots the best and most comfortably.

Guns that I like might not fit her well. For brands just a few to look at are sig arms, H&K, ruger, smith and Wesson, glock, beretta, kahr.

 

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[ultra45]

If she gets the Glock, go for a Gen 4. I hate Glocks, even though it's been my service pistol for a gazillion years. I despise the grip, except for the Gen4 and SF frames. The M&P is also a great choice, be it full size or a Shield.

 

[giddyupsut]

If you wanted to stay a lesser expensive Smith...how about a M915?
It is a smaller 9mm that is easy to control and has good ergonomics (and it sports decocker).
Just my 2 cents.

 

[Edmo]

I highly recommend the GLOCK 19...

I own two, a Gen3 and a Gen4. The Gen4 has a slightly smaller diameter grip which smaller hands might appreciate.

If she plans to CCW also get her a G26. That's what I did and the wife loves the G26 for carry and the G19 is beside the bed.

Edmo

 

[da gimp]

so why doesn't she try a good revolver.......... say a S&W mod 36, or a model 60.... 2" or 2 1/2" ............. with a set of Pachy grippers on either, it fits both my hands (v large palm) or my lady's (very small, she's only 5'2") neither have a safety for a newbie shooter to fumble with in a time of great stress............ & either will work well, strong hand or weak hand..... when she is ill , injured or wounded...... a good revolver will function perfectly for her................. Do not let your bias for automatics cause her to not buy the right gun for herself......

Just the thoughts of an old man who carried a handgun for a living many years & who helped more than a couple of new shooters become proficient............

 

[Don 73]

Just one major ceveat with the Glock family: it leads the world in negligent discharges.

That would be due to a shooter brain malfunction, not a problem with the gun. "Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot."