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So my wife and daughter is thinking of joining me in ISPC. I was thinking a .40 that we could use in standard, I could load it slow for minor for the girls, but have the potential to go major when they are ready and/or if I want to mix it up.

What are my cheaper options at this time?

Thanks for the help.
 
I assume you're thinking a .40 in a 1911 of some sort? You'll probably need to get different springs for the lighter Minor loads.
Other option is to buy a Glock 22 and get a Lone Wolf conversion barrel in 9mm. That way you can have two calibers in one gun for the ladies to grow into.
 
I am undecided on type or 1911 variant. I am currently thinking of a s&w m&p 40. But I am still thinking on it, and I will gather the opinions from here to help to make the decision.
 
You may also want to look at Classic Division. Single stack is a narrow gun and you have the option of major (8 rounds) or minor (10 rounds.) The narrow gun might be a better grip fit wise for w womans hand that is just starting out vs a double stack pistol in Standard. Also try them ou on 45 (if you can afford it) a some woman like it better as it doesn't torque as much in their hands.
 
Cheaper gun, I have no desire to buy a STI for example, so the polymers would be my first choice if they would be adequate. I know the 40 is not the cheapest to shoot, but it gives me plenty of options.
 
hillbros_96 said:
Cheaper gun, I have no desire to buy a STI for example, so the polymers would be my first choice if they would be adequate. I know the 40 is not the cheapest to shoot, but it gives me plenty of options.
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The FNS-40 is quite inexpensive and is totally ambi. Under $500 IIRC.
The M&P is also a good choice in the range kit version.
I'm unsure how both will work with reduced power handloads though. That was why I suggested a 9mm conversion barrel for a G22.
Unless lighter springs are easy and common for the M&P?
 
As for myself I like the M&P 9mm, very easy to shoot and not have to worry about decocking or putting the safety on. Some of the CZ's make me nervous with decocking them holding the hammer and pulling the trigger and lowering the hammer... lots do it but for me I am not comfortable.

I also really love my STI Trogan in 40.. just have to remember to put on safety when shooting it. The grips are not big and easy to handle. Think of it as a long term investment as your wife and daughter will both shoot it. You will probabbly enjoy it as well.
 
grand powers are good, i am not sure if the p40 has adjustable backstraps but my xcalibur was great for production, the 40L also has the rotating barrel so it has pretty good recoil.
 
serbinator said:
grand powers are good, i am not sure if the p40 has adjustable backstraps but my xcalibur was great for production, the 40L also has the rotating barrel so it has pretty good recoil.
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No, the larger caliber Grand Power guns use a different grip than the 9mm's. It's approximately the same grip diameter as the 9mm guns. If you have at least a medium size hand or larger you are good to go, especially if you are running it cocked and locked. There are gas pedal style safeties and bigger mag buttons available if needed for reach.
 
Also have a look at the CZ TS and Tanfoglio limited.... They both fit smaller hands. A 2011/with an extended mag release will also probably work well, you can also use a smaller trigger or shoot Classic as Walter suggested. Heavier guns tend to be easier to shoot than light plastic guns, especially if her hand strength is poor. The best thing is to try as many guns as possible and find out what she likes. An M&P in .40 is pretty snappy and not a Standard division gun, unless it's had work done to it giving it a single action trigger and a mag well...if you want.
 
2011 Eagle in 9mm, they can shoot minor standard for now, and shoot open later in the future. Ladies are at best at the open division, the 2011 grip is not as wide as everybody thinks, you can reshape the grip and stippled and or install a short trigger, and doesn't recoil that much too.
 
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