I have never owned a gun, but have shot occasionally here and there on a shooting range. I understand the basics of gun safety and can get around the day-to-day of gun ownership. My wife and I are thinking about doing a full on safety training + CC so that both can use this gun we are purchasing in case anything happens.

I have been eyeing a few guns here and there, but wanted to get your thoughts on what would you recommend in my situation:

  • At least 12 bullets per mag as stock mag
  • Lowest recoil possible
  • Compact enough without it being an issue on accuracy (need something that is big enough to be accurate but small enough that I can CC from time to time, very occasionally)
  • Easy enough for my wife to handle. She’s not into guns, but probably something that would throw her off is a lot of recoil
  • Comfortable grip

The guns that I have tested up until now:

  • Glock 19 Gen 5
  • S&W M&P M2.0

Guns I am still considering:

  • Sig Sauer P320
  • Sig Sauer P365 XL

Any thoughts?

  • @Mostly_Gristle@lemmy.world
    12•9 months ago

    The best thing to do is go to a gun range that does rentals and just try different stuff until you find what you like. That said, all the guns you have listed are solid choices. You might look into trying a Smith and Wesson Shield EZ for your wife. I haven’t shot one so I can’t 100% vouch for them, but I see them recommended all the time for women and people with weaker hands. Glocks are nice for their reliability, and the fact that they have a huge aftermarket which gives you a lot of options in terms of customization. You might also check out some of the stuff CZ has to offer. P-10s have been going for a little bit north of $300 lately, which is an absolute steal. They’re about as reliable as Glocks, but a lot of people feel the CZ has better ergonomics.

    • @sollymay@lemmy.worldOP
      2•9 months ago

      Oh nice, haven’t considered the CZ or the Shield EZ. Will definitely take a look. Trying to convince my wife to get her own gun so that I can get anything I want, but probably what’s gonna end up happening is I’ll get hers, then get her used to it and then buy mine a year later for my bday (lol, she won’t be able to say anything (͡•_ ͡• )

    • @Ageroth@reddthat.com
      1•9 months ago

      I wish I had gotten my Shield EZ in 9mm instead of 380 because the small difference in recoil isn’t worth the difference in ammo price, but it’s a great little gun that’s super easy to shoot and handle.