Petite female friend looking to buy a pistol...now with pic of size
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My daughters like the Baby Eagle (and similar CZs) because of reasonably small grips and the added weight up front dampens recoil. However reaching for the trigger for a double action pull can be a bit on the long side with short fingers.
Others they like, Steyr M9-A1, Browning HP. The M&P is about the same size as the Steyr, but for some reason they prefer the Steyr. (lower axis so less muzzle flip)
Another is a Llama 1911 in 9mm, on a Commander sized frame. Quite small.
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Daughter-in-Law settled for the M&P pink grip version- hey she has to shoot it not me.
She has very small hands and fingers but can drive the M&P very well with the small grips.
A word of warning regarding the 1911. Make sure she tries one if you go in that direction. I have a very good friend with short fingers and unless he installs a short trigger he can't get the 1911's to run as his normal grip won't engage the grip safety. He is also a Master USPSA and IDPA shooter so it isn't a case of not knowing what he is doing.
You can order very thin grips for the CZ75/85 pistols but they still have a long reach to the trigger. The long trigger pull may prove a problem for her. That aside they are great pistols and I agree the heavier gun, if she can manage it, will soak up more of the recoil.
Take Care
Bob
She has very small hands and fingers but can drive the M&P very well with the small grips.A word of warning regarding the 1911. Make sure she tries one if you go in that direction. I have a very good friend with short fingers and unless he installs a short trigger he can't get the 1911's to run as his normal grip won't engage the grip safety. He is also a Master USPSA and IDPA shooter so it isn't a case of not knowing what he is doing.
You can order very thin grips for the CZ75/85 pistols but they still have a long reach to the trigger. The long trigger pull may prove a problem for her. That aside they are great pistols and I agree the heavier gun, if she can manage it, will soak up more of the recoil.
Take Care
Bob
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And the issue of limp-wristing/ammunition sensitivity/unreliable function is much more likely with a 1911 (that is untuned, or out-of-the-box), especially when in the hands of a petite person, than it would be with many of the aforementioned duty pistols.
My M&P pistols have seen a lot of different hands but they haven't jammed yet.
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Howdy, if you are in Nanaimo?, give me a PM. I am sure the wife will let her handle her
SR9 to see how it feels or go to the range. Later
SR9 to see how it feels or go to the range. Later
+37183 for M&P9. I am a man of fairly short stature (5'5") and I have been quite happy with it. The glock feels like a brick in my hand, but the M&P fits quite well. I also have a CZ85 combat with the slim cz aluminum grips. The added grips reduce the gerth and make that pistol fit like a glove.
Now if I could only get my girlfriend to hold my guns let alone shoot them I would have more to contribute.
Now if I could only get my girlfriend to hold my guns let alone shoot them I would have more to contribute.
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S&W MP9.....she can change out the palm sizes and it works for both left and right handed shooters.
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One of those nice Ruger 4.2" magnums would be perfect for her if she's into revolvers.
+1 on the PX4. It has a rotating barrel that reduces felt recoil as well. One of the softest shooting guns I've ever shot.
Any other gun with removable back straps would be good. So would a Glock 19 or any of the CZ pistols. I'm going to check out the new generation Glocks today. They might be an option as well.
Any other gun with removable back straps would be good. So would a Glock 19 or any of the CZ pistols. I'm going to check out the new generation Glocks today. They might be an option as well.
