The wife wants a pistol part 2

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Joe Klug

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I posted a note two weeks ago about my wife wanting to get into handgun shooting. She had pretty much decided on getting a Glock 19 and we even rented one so she could see how it felt to her.

After that day she talked to a few folks besides me about pistols in general and Glocks specifically. Seems that I'm not the only person around who thinks Glocks are designed more for experienced shooters than for beginners.

Anyway, to make a long story shorter, we found a good deal on a very slightly used CZ-75 compact and she liked it a lot so we brought it home. She's only shot it once so far but she's itching to go back to the range tomorrow so I think she likes it. :)

She still wants the Glock 19 and will get one before long but I think both her and I feel better about her starting out with a traditional DA/SA.

The bonus is if she decides later on that she no longer wants the compact CZ I'll be glad to take it off her hands. :) This is one nice little pistol.

Joe/Ga
 
Joe, I'm in the process of helping my girlfriend with her first "serious" handgun. Incredibly, we have homed in on 9mm, and the Glock or CZ75 as possibilities. Is there a difference in recoil spring strength, or anything else significant, between the CZ75b and the compact version? Reason being, she could not retract the slide on the full-size CZ75. Much easier with the Glock. Anybody else out there recommend any other alternatives with this upper body strength constraint (she's 5'1", 102 lbs)? Please, we're pretty much set on the minimum power of the 9X19, and a semi-auto (as opposed to revolver), so please keep your recommendations within these parameters.

Thanks!
 
Joe, Arizona, and the Ladies; Glock's are good pistols but they do have certain considerations- From the factory a 51/2 pound trigger pull to ALWAYS be aware of. Round in chamber in a fanny pack? Only if it has a internal holster covering the trigger guard. Stick it in the waistband with a round in chamber? That's a big negatory. Actually, in the waistband chamber empty isn't to bad because you can chamber a round very quickly (if both hands are available of course). With a round in the chamber a Glock is a holstered pistol, period. IMHO, not so with other pistols. Personally, I like the long double action pull of conventional DA/SA pistols. As far as pulling back the slide is concerned a Ruger P-95 has a pretty easy slide to pull back. As does my Beretta Centurion. In a self-defense situation how important is pulling back the slide anyway? Best Regards, J. Parker
 
Oh, one more thing- You didn't short change yourselves getting a 9mm pistol. There's very effective loads out there on the market. If you hit the right spot it will be just as deadly as any of the in-vogue calibre's out there. Best, J. Parker
 
Hey Joe does the .22 conversion work in the compact? I am thinking about a CZ PCR myself but I'd like to be able to use my Kadet conversion in it.

Stiff slides are a b#%*. Have you had her try cocking it the high leverage way? That's when you grasp the slide with the web of you hand facing the back of the slide not the front and holding close to the chest push your hands together. It gives you much more strength when cocking the gun.
 
Arizona,

The only real difference between the full size and compact versions of the CZ-75 is about 1½" barrel length and about ¾" grip length. The slide seems a bit stiffer to operate on the compact but it just breaking in so that will probably change a bit. I found the compact to be not quite as accurate as the full size version but not by much.

If she doesn't like the CZ you might get her to try a HK USP. There is much more surface area on the slide to grab on to which should make it easier to operate. The HKs are very reliable so I have no problem recommending them. She might want to try a SIG also but I have no experience with that brand to share.

J. Parker,

Agreed!

Shiro,

Yes, the Kadet kit will fit the compact. The frame size is the same as the full size. The magazines will work but they hang out the bottom. Same with the 15 round 9mm magazines.

Joe/Ga


[This message has been edited by Joe Klug (edited October 15, 2000).]
 
Joe and everybody,

Just got back from shopping, went looking for Ammo for my Colt Cowboy. They ended up having a little sidewalk sale, and I just picked up a used S&W 6904 with tritium sights for $285. Easily passed the "slide test". This is important because she is getting her CCW next weekend, and I must assume malfunction/failure drills are a part of the class. This weapon will do for now; we'll see how she likes it, and either keep it or sell it again. Maybe with practice she can step up to the other recommendations. Thanks for all your feedback.
 
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