Mom needs a pistol

Roadrunner said:
Thanks for the suggestions guys, those HKs and Sigs are looking real nice. We're restricting this to autos since she seems to enjoy shooting them a bit more than the revolvers and has more than enough skill to handle the more complicated gun. Right now there's only one large caliber auto in the house (Beretta 96), so this new one will be hers to shoot at the range.
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Went pistol shopping with our son & after much looking he chose a Glock 9mm. As a tagalong he urged me to buy a semiauto too. He knew I'm perfectly happy with my G I S&W .45 revolver. Saw a Steyer .40 & paid $100 less than his Glock cost. Designed by an American policeman, it is the epitome of fast aim & shoot. No wrist wobble trying to aim---------point it & pull. I'm 74 years old but clipped the bull edge first shot. Breaks down for cleaning in about 4 movements . Lightweight because of the new materials. My frail wife can fire it rather well. Am fairly familiar with firearms but this really amazed me.
Uncle Alan
 
How about the Taurus PT911. My wife has a PT99.

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SIG 228 or 229. SIG 226 matched the Beretta in the torture tests to select new military sidearm. the 228/229 is Substitute Standard for plainclothes, officers, and female personnel whose hands do not allow use of Beretta.
 
I agree with Elvislives. In my opinion, a person's firearm is a VERY personal choice--one of the most personal choices a person can make. If there is any chance that your mother might use this gun for defensive purposes, she has got to have 100% confidence in it. That being said, I'd take her to the range to shoot whatever guns your research reveals are the most reliable (probably Sig, HK, Glock, or Ruger), and I'd buy her whichever one she shoots best. I'm guessing that she's going to shoot the single stacks the best (like the Sig P239). Best of luck in your decision. Just remember that she's your mother, and you want to get her what is best for HER, not what is best for someone else.
 
I'm with nitrox1 on the H&K P7M8. It is not only the most ergonomic design on the market, it shoots significantly better for me than anything else I've tried. If that's too exotic you still can't go wrong with the H&K USP series. After that my next choices would be Glock or Sig.

--Bob Q
 
Warbird_Scimitar said:
How about the Taurus PT911. My wife has a PT99.

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Young man do you have an address for Tarus? Bought my wife a used Tarus .38 Special at a flea market . Two things wrong. It is on a .45 frame & it's too heavy. The other problem is I bought it under a canopy in dark shade & not until I started to clean it did I find a small crack in the frame.To the right of the firing pin is a small crack from the outer frame to about half-way to the pin. Since I'm using a Canadian crutch the guy said he gave no refunds. I kept my temper. I'm still powerful buy have lost my mobility I didn't use my good right. He said it was the way it was made & was okay to fire. Bull Durham !
My N.J. friend wanted to pay him a house call but I would't identify the jerk. I heard Tarus guarantees their product for life buy all I can find is a Miami firm imports them but no address.

Any help ?

Uncle Alan
 
I agree with the above comments that it's a very personal fit.

I REALLY like my S&W 3913TSW.
Spot on shooting and light!
Tom
 
uncle Alan said:
.....did I find a small crack in the frame.To the right of the firing pin is a small crack from the outer frame to about half-way to the pin.Uncle Alan
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Hey Mr. Alan,
If I read your post right, I am going to assume you have a revolver. If so, is the "crack" part of the sideplate? I ask because I work at a gunshop and I had a gentleman come in with what he thought was a crack. Turns out, he thought the line where the sideplate and frame come together was a crack. If I understand you right, than I would say your heater is fine. To be on the safe side, take it to a reputable gunsmith and have him/her give it a look-see. I recomend this with any used gun purchase. Hope that this has been some help.
Regards, m1marty
 
uncle Alan said:
Young man do you have an address for Tarus?
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http://www.taurususa.com/

I'll be very surprised if there is really a crack, but contact them with any questions and they will take care of you. Their customer service is very good and their warranty is effectively permanent, even beyond the original owner. As far as I can tell they get away with all that by turning out well-made reliable firearms.

My wife and I own five Taurus revolvers and we love 'em.

--Bob Q
 
I've shot a lot of guns and I carry a concealed XD9 and love it. Usually its in my waist band but it fits nicely in a purse as well or in a large sized coat pocket. It feels nice in my hands and comes apart easy for cleaning. I love the gun. Was set on a Glock until I handled and shot the XD series. I've also got the XD40 but I don't carry it concealed its a bit too big handled and clunky for me to conceal or carry around in a purse.
 
Roadrunner said:
I'm looking for suggestions on which pistol to get my mother for Christmas. She's a fairly experienced and very confident shooter, in fact I'm sad to say she shoots better than me with a pistol. !:eek: So it isn't like she needs a super simple trainer gun, I'd like to get her something she won't be out-shooting after she has more experience. Here's the main features I'm looking for:

- Autoloader
- Mid-size (3-4" barrel)
- Light, but not too light (still comfortable to shoot)
- Available in 9mm

Right now I'm considering the Beretta Cougar, Taurus Millenium Pro, and the Springfield XD series. I'm pretty much open to suggestion at this point, so any input is welcome. Thanks guys. :)
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If money is ALMOST of no concern, get her a HK P7. If her hands are BIG get the 13 shot version(now that the law has changed), otherwise get the 8 shot version(I have that and my hands are big, but not BIG).

No safety to worry about(it has a squeeze cocker), no traditional rifling to wear out(it has a twisted hexagonal INSIDE profile INSIDE the barrel that acts as the rifling), TINY overall, extremely SAFE, and last but not least, it is ACCURATE(it has a FIXED barrel).
The only downsides to it are: Price and that you must get a holster that is MADE FOR IT.
I have one, and it is just so well made that it is amazing.
 
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