1911 action

Tried that, the pushing the gun forward instead of pulling the slide, 50/50 pushing/pulling, holding onto different area of the slide... She can move it a bit but not all the way. The 1911 with the hammer already cocked is a very light pull, she dosent have any problem with that
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We're talking about being able to generate 20 pounds of force between two arms. It sounds like she needs to consult a professional about strengthening her arms and wrists along with various treatments for her wrists.

Recoil will likely aggravate her wrists over time. I know that 40 S&W, and any snappy cartridge, does that to me. She may be stuck with a low powered cartridge such as 32 or even 22 LR for the time being.

Perhaps she needs to spend a bunch of time shooting to determine what she can and cannot handle over longer periods of time. How does shooting X times a week affect her? I would track this by caliber over 100 round sessions. For example, you may find that she can handle a steel framed Commander 1911 in 9mm all day long but cannot deal with a polymer framed 9mm for long.
 
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I am and have been a 1911 fan since my military days in the 1960's. Like some of you, they just seem to multiply in my safe. I have one 1911 that has been my EDC gun for over 30 years and all I have ever done is keep it clean and change the recoil spring every once in awhile. Was recently home for an extended time recovering from a surgery and got to looking at the 1911 in 9mm. I queried one of my shooting buddies that is also heavy into 1911's. I asked if he had ever shot one and his reply was, "It's as exciting as kissing your sister."

Might be a great gun for your wife. Still would like to try one for myself.
 
"It's as exciting as kissing your sister."

He is not shooting fast enough! I love my Valor 9mm. I can rip through a magazine across different targets really quickly due to the soft recoil.
 
"It's as exciting as kissing your sister."

He is not shooting fast enough! I love my Valor 9mm. I can rip through a magazine across different targets really quickly due to the soft recoil.
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That's certainly the modern view. But a few of us (mostly old fogies) still prefer fewer shots from a more powerful gun. For me, that's my 10mm Kimber Eclipse, or even better, my .44mag S&W69. For the latter, with only 5 shots before a slow reload, you really don't want to shoot fast ... and with good accuracy, you won't need to.
 
That's certainly the modern view. But a few of us (mostly old fogies) still prefer fewer shots from a more powerful gun. For me, that's my 10mm Kimber Eclipse, or even better, my .44mag S&W69. For the latter, with only 5 shots before a slow reload, you really don't want to shoot fast ... and with good accuracy, you won't need to.
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Oh, my brain!!!

Jelly Bryce may not agree!

:D:D

(Your gun, your choice! I want you to WIN!!)
 
quality built 1911s with any decent level of fit and finish have slides that feel like the one you tried

I believe it is partially due to a inner steel rail system that supports the slide and of course the slide supports the barrel--makes the gun smooth and accurate

good luck with buying your first--they are addicting--to the spouses too
 
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Recoil will likely aggravate her wrists over time. I know that 40 S&W, and any snappy cartridge, does that to me. She may be stuck with a low powered cartridge such as 32 or even 22 LR for the time being.
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9mm in a steel 1911 is like shooting a .22. And that's not just my opinion. Last week I entertained visitors from Europe for a day. To both my surprise and the surprise of the husband, the wife decreed that as long as they were visiting a "gun guy," she would like to go to the range and try some guns. I brought along a 1911 in .22LR (a Kimber conversion), a Commander in 9mm, and three .45s. She tried them all, and at the end of the day I thought I had seen the last of the 9mm Commander. To say that she loved it would be a MASSIVE understatement. The husband is a European IPSC shooter and he was also surprised at how controllable the 9mm Commander is.
 
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We're talking about being able to generate 20 pounds of force between two arms. It sounds like she needs to consult a professional about strengthening her arms and wrists along with various treatments for her wrists.



Recoil will likely aggravate her wrists over time. I know that 40 S&W, and any snappy cartridge, does that to me. She may be stuck with a low powered cartridge such as 32 or even 22 LR for the time being.



Perhaps she needs to spend a bunch of time shooting to determine what she can and cannot handle over longer periods of time. How does shooting X times a week affect her? I would track this by caliber over 100 round sessions. For example, you may find that she can handle a steel framed Commander 1911 in 9mm all day long but cannot deal with a polymer framed 9mm for long.
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13 lbs actually, on a cocked 1911.
She dosent shoot 40 s&w at all, i have no issue though :p
9mm is a very light recoiling cartridge especially in a heavy steel frame.
She can shoot the polymer frame ones plenty on a good day
Shes been to physical therapy many times, i got her at the gym strengthening her wrists
 
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