Little Lady Pistol

[SummerStriker]

My girlfriend is traditionally feminine. She can neither rack the slide on a glock, nor pull the trigger on my Taurus 856.

What should she try shooting?

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

My girlfriend is traditionally feminine. She can neither rack the slide on a glock, nor pull the trigger on my Taurus 856.

What should she try shooting?

.22lr semi-auto pistols should have light recoil springs and for sure light recoil. Get her whatever the current version of the Mosquito is. She'll learn how to clear malfunctions in the rest of the process.

And the obligatory pics of gf or gtfo.

 

[SummerStriker]

.22lr semi-auto pistols should have light recoil springs and for sure light recoil. Get her whatever the current version of the Mosquito is. She'll learn how to clear malfunctions in the rest of the process.

And the obligatory pics of gf or gtfo.

Is it the recoil spring that makes a run hard to rack? Like is a .44 harder to rack than a 9mm?

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

Is it the recoil spring that makes a run hard to rack? Like is a .44 harder to rack than a 9mm?

The harder a round is gonna make the slide slam back, the stiffer the spring needs to be. Generally speaking. Pulling the slide back by hand is overcoming the resistance of that spring. Grip purchase will also make a difference. Meaning if the gun has less to grab onto (eg. CZs) then it can require more grip strength.

I'd suggest with the Glock try to teach her to pull the slide back with one hand while pushing the frame forward with the other. Distributes the required effort between the two hands rather than just the one. Works for me at least. And I'm a pussy with little grip strength.

 

[Belaya Smert]

My wife's wedding present was a Sig P232 chambered in .380 did you look at any of those. They aren’t in production anymore but i see them used every now and again. Maybe go with a Lady Smith also.

 

[oldshadow]

Go with a 380. Sub compact imo. The hardest part is teach them not to "limp wrist" which causes stove pipes.

 

[My Spot]

Kel Tec .32. Even my mom can comfortably fire it one handed. And 73gr FMJ will still pass the FBI gel test of at least 12" penetration.

https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearm/pistols/p32/

 

[RerouteToRemain]

S&W has the "EZ" models

 

[RerouteToRemain]

Keep in mind lighter weight and smaller size also means more recoil.

 

[Chesten_Hesten]

My girlfriend is traditionally feminine. She can neither rack the slide on a glock, nor pull the trigger on my Taurus 856.

What should she try shooting?

A 22 rifle.

 

[jericksen5]

38 revolver would be the simplest to operate and will avoid any slide racking issues. Something heavier like a Ruger SP101 would help soak up some of the recoil assuming she’s not interested in learning/training at all.

 

[jericksen5]

38 revolver would be the simplest to operate and will avoid any slide racking issues. Something heavier like a Ruger SP101 would help soak up some of the recoil assuming she’s not interested in learning/training at all.

Sorry I answered too quick without understanding the OP. I was thinking what she may want for a defensive situation. If your just trying to take your girl to the range, she should be able to shoot anything really, just make sure you teach her the safety fundamentals first.

 

[Peteyandjia]

If it's going to be a defensive weapon, she doesn't have to go full big bore, but she should be realistic & at least learn to handle a caliber that's going to be worth a shit in that context.

I'd recommend seeing how she does with a Sig P365 9mm at the range

I know some tiny women that have gotten very comfortable with it, & made it their preferred firearm of choice

 

[Pizza Werewolf]

 

[My Spot]

If it's going to be a defensive weapon, she doesn't have to go full big bore, but she should be realistic & at least learn to handle a caliber that's going to be worth a shit in that context.

I'd recommend seeing how she does with a Sig P365 9mm at the range

I know some tiny women that have gotten very comfortable with it, & made it their preferred firearm of choice

Glock 43X or M&P Shield Plus too.

 

[TheNinja]

S&W has the "EZ" models

Agreed. Have her check this out. I hear people with joint issues or old ladies can rack the EZ.

 

[Fedorgasm]

That recoil would suck

 

[Lo-Pan’s Pinky]

Kel Tec .32. Even my mom can comfortably fire it one handed. And 73gr FMJ will still pass the FBI gel test of at least 12" penetration.

https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearm/pistols/p32/

I have one. 10 round mag provides a fuller grip

 

[jericksen5]

Smith recently released the Equalizer, appears to be an improved 9mm version of their EZ line.

 

[FyrFytr998]

Smith recently released the Equalizer, appears to be an improved 9mm version of their EZ line.