semi for my wife

[VTHokiesDuckHunter]

I can see how you were disappointed she didn't choose the Walther since you have a PPS (one in our family as well) and the Walthers are very sweet firearms if you like a striker fired gun.

Like you, I also admire several of the Beretta's.

But the gun that has not been mentioned here that is a real sleeper, and in my opinion one of the very best polymer framed guns out there is the FNP and FNX lineups in 9 mm and 40 S&W.

I'm a 3rd gen guy and prefer metal frames, but my son wanted a second pistol and had looked at a lot. He has a PPS, but also loves shooting my S&W metal 3rd gens. I told him to look at the FN's and he bought an FNP9. One of the easiest racking, sweetest shooting out of the box new pistols made and at a great price. Plus, it's hammer fired, DA/SA, lanyard rings, interchangeable back-straps, etc. Easy shooting, and extremely accurate.

 

[ldhunter1959]

I can see how you were disappointed she didn't choose the Walther since you have a PPS (one in our family as well) and the Walthers are very sweet firearms if you like a striker fired gun.

Like you, I also admire several of the Beretta's.

But the gun that has not been mentioned here that is a real sleeper, and in my opinion one of the very best polymer framed guns out there is the FNP and FNX lineups in 9 mm and 40 S&W.

I'm a 3rd gen guy and prefer metal frames, but my son wanted a second pistol and had looked at a lot. He has a PPS, but also loves shooting my S&W metal 3rd gens. I told him to look at the FN's and he bought an FNP9. One of the easiest racking, sweetest shooting out of the box new pistols made and at a great price. Plus, it's hammer fired, DA/SA, lanyard rings, interchangeable back-straps, etc. Easy shooting, and extremely accurate.

To be honest FNP and FNX are guns I never heard of but hey my preferred semi is not a striker-fired but a CZ 75B, followed by my RIA 1911. The PPS simply filled the bill of a very concealable 9mm that I liked. Take it apart and you would think you were looking at a Glock. I also have an Interarms Walther PPK/s.
But when it comes right down to what I am best at shooting it is my Model 13, followed by my model 65. The wife was pretty good with the 13 as well.

 

[Rifleman harris]

Same thing here, my wife is good with her Mod. 15 but needed an auto for CHL qualification. For some reason none of my 1911's work for her which was surprising since recoil isn't an issue. She wound up with a BHP, it works for her and is kin to the 1911 which I like.

 

[John3200]

How about a Sig Sauer P225 or P6 (same gun basically).

It should fit her smaller hands, 8+1 capacity, no safety to manipulate, first shot is a simple double action like she's use to. These are great guns and you can still find P6s (German police trade ins) for very resonable prices.

Or perhaps one of Sig Sauers new double action only P250s? Inexpensive and for her should work like a high capacity revolver. And she can pick her frame and barrel size.

 

[BillLester]

But when it comes right down to what I am best at shooting it is my Model 13, followed by my model 65. The wife was pretty good with the 13 as well.

Our bedside pistol has for many years been a 3" Model 65 loaded with .38 +P loads. My wife doesn't fear the recoil or muzzle blast and is accurate DA at room-length distances. Not bad for someone who isn't a gun enthusiast and needs some coaxing to get onto a range 2-3 times a year.