22 for ccw

I would not rely on 22LR in a semi for CCW. The only way I would use 22LR for CCW is in a revolver.

I'd suggest looking into the Kel Tec P32. Lock breach recoil really softens the recoil of the already mild 32 ACP. Nice and flat, she can actually carry 2 for a NY reload. :D
 
The single stack 9s can be a bit snappy... My fiance can shoot hers, but does not like the recoil... And she is a bit above average height for females.
 
I'd push the Bersas too. Also, if you can find the older .32, might be a good compromise between .380 and .22.

I haven't seen much mention of things like a Keltec .32. I'll also highly suggest that one.

My wife had similar issues with size and being able to rack. We looked at every .380 out there. Finally (when I didn't get involved), she picked a DB9.

I wouldn't suggest a DB9 for your case though, it is the hardest recoil I have felt in a 9mm.
 
My biggest issue with .22lr for carry is reliable primer ignition, for that reason if by chance I was going to carry a .22lr it would be a revolver. Gun misfires, just pull the trigger again and you get a fresh round, plus those small .22 snubs usually hold 8rds or so.
 
Already have one. Not a picture of mine but the same.

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Have her pick up a CZ-75 and see how that feels in her hands. For practice, get a Kadet conversion kit. For CCW, she converts it to 9mm or 40 S&W.
 
the Bersa guns can be had in the .22lr and .380acp; you can do a lot worse but not much better than that pairing. now, if they'd get rid of their built in lock i could give a 100% recommendation.
 
I liked my Walther P22.. it was a fun, quick shooting little plinker with a pretty good trigger.
It never gave me any grief and the wife liked it... should'a kept it for that reason alone.

The pair of Bersa's is a great way to go.

I'd keep her away from the LCP though, she might hand it right back after the first shot... its not a pleasant range gun.
 
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They are making 22TCM in single stack now. Yeah, for sure the double stacks are a no-go for small mitts-CENSORED-

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I own a double stack and a single stack 22TCM. Didn't know about the dedicated forum. Just joined up, thanks for the link.
 
I just bought the M&P 22 Compact. I wanted to get the PPQ .22 but my PPQ does not fit my wife's hand even with the small backstrap. The M&P 22 Compact fits my hand well enough and also my wife's and daughters who want to learn how to shoot a pistol. The M&P .22 Compact is very close sizewise to Shield with the 7 round grip other than the Shield being a bit shorter.

Plan is to have them start with the M&P 22 Compact and then to 9MM. My HK VP9 with small backstrap and palm inserts fits both of them well. They are also going to take a training class that has a couple dozen pistols for them to handle and try out.

Hickok45 just reviewed the M&P 22 Compact. Hope to get to the range with mine next week. I also have Ruger MK1 and a .22 LR conversion kit for my P226.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcABOpDfnFk
 
I'm a big fan of the .22mag round. While I don't carry it outside, I keep an NAA Pug in my pocket when I'm at home -- and it has a .22lr interchangeable cylinder for cheaper practice. I also have a Ruger LCR in .22mag, a very accurate small revolver.

Somebody above mentioned the Sig p238 as a better-bullet alternative to the 22mag. I have one as my EDC now and I've never shot an easier small pistol. The recoil disappears and it is amazingly accurate at SD distances. She would have to practice taking the manual safety off, but it doesn't take long to get used to that step as you draw.

Good luck.
 
Wow you M&P 22 Compact guys are really gaining ground on me. I just rode 30 miles to see one.

sigarms228,
You are exactly right about size. It's big enough that I can get my hands in the guard just fine without being to cramped and I'm sure it's small enough for her hands. There was another small woman at the shop when I was there and I asked her opinion and she liked it.

Can you tell me the thickness of the pistol. I'm pretty sure the Smith and Wesson website is wrong. I held a M&P40 compact after and it's clearly bigger. But the website says
M&P 22 compact at 1.48 inches thick.
and
M&P 40 compact at 1.2 inches thick.
 
I don't know where S&W got that width figure. I measured the slide at the widest point and it is less than an inch. I think they may be taking into account the ambi safety on EACH side of the frame. You can see it sticking out on the left side of the frame in the first picture - sorry about quality as I was holding pistol, measure stick, and camera at same time LOL. It is a very slim pistol and where the safety is on each side should not add enough width to be an issue with CCW IMO.

The last picture is the M&P 22 Compact in my hand. I wear XL gloves. It fits me much like my Gen 2 Glock 19 does other than the width of the grip being much smaller obviously on the M&P 22 Compact and reach to trigger a bit shorter (maybe .25 inch or so) also on the M&P 22 Compact. Fit me much better than the Ruger SR22 that I did not like so much in comparison after handling both.

The M&P 22 Compact is an American made by S&W very well built pistol and reports are also that it is VERY reliable with a wide range of ammo. Can't wait to try it out - hopefully by Tuesday for me. Won't be my CCW though as my beloved Walther PPQ fills that role. Possibly for the wife though depending on how well she can do with 9MM when she get to that point but starting her off with the M&P 22 Compact to learn basic shooting skills.





 
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Thanks for the quick reply and pictures. I think you're right about measuring wing to wing.

I also wear XL gloves.

The question now is starting to turn into do I buy this for her birthday in two weeks or wait a bit and make her fondle more guns. Possibly both.

The reviews about it eating everything sound great and I also would like another American Made S&W in the house. Who knows it could eventually turn into a 3rd.
 
That M&P 22 looks like a fun plinker... is there a aftermarket trigger available that gets rid of the dingus trigger?
No need for it with a manual safety.
 
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