My girlfriend wants a 9mm - The Firearms Forum

detroit25 · 08-15-2008, 07:21 PM

My girlfriend went shootihg with me and now she wants her own pistol. Now for the hard part.... she liked the feel of my 1911 and liked shooting it, with the 22 conversion kit on it. The 45 is to much for her, so I am thinking a 9mm. She also would like it to work for home defense so I dont like anything smaller. Next she wants semi-auto not revolver. Now the funny part, she wants it "pretty" like the guns at the shows I have taken her to. She wants to be able to change the grips to pink or something like that.

I have no idea about 9mm's and the only one I could think of is a 1911 9mm but they can be a little pricy.

Any ideas are appreciated!

delta13soultaker · 08-15-2008, 07:43 PM

http://thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=43898

detroit25 · 08-15-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by delta13soultaker

http://thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=43898

While I like the fact that it is a glock and should be reliable, please rember one thing..... I have to be seen with her at the range!!! I was more thinking a steel frame with some pearl grips.

delta13soultaker · 08-15-2008, 08:20 PM

Lol

True that.

CampingJosh · 08-15-2008, 08:52 PM

Taurus makes some "pretty" guns that she might like...
http://www.taurususa.com/products/gu...lts.cfm?page=2

pkcgbifaid · 08-16-2008, 07:29 AM

Smith & Wesson makes a version of their M&P 9mm pistol with a pink grip insert.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...t_category_rn=

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 08-16-2008, 08:20 AM

Para-Ordnance PXT 1911 Single-Action Single Stack

Pros: 1911 size/style frame, steel, 9+1 mag, looks like you can change the grips, like the 1911.

Cons: Costs nearly $1000.

http://www.paraord.com/new/product_pistol.php?id=72

Kimber Pro Carry II

Pros: More concealable then then most other 1911 style frames. Still holds 9 rounds plus one in the chamber. The frame is alloy so it is lighter but don't be afraid of an alloy frame, I'm not.

Cons: Again, the price is a bit step, at $888, per Kimber's site.

http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols.../pro_carry_II/

Another great pistol is the Sig P6

Pros: Generally cheap, per gun store, I suppose ($259-300). 8+1 rnd capacity. All the guns are surplus German police trade-in imports which means they are tried and true. You can replace the grips.

Cons: It may show a little wear on the edges and high spots.

An example.
http://www.jgsales.com/product_info....oducts_id/1903

Shame your GF doesn't want a revolver, S&W makes a great 442 with pink grips and it shouldn't be more then $575.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...02&isFirearm=Y

I can't think of anything else, but I'm sure the other guys and gals will.

Pistolenschutze · 08-16-2008, 10:05 AM

Personally, I would go with a Glock for her, detroit, preferably a G26. But to each his own. Taurus also make a very nice and relatively inexpensive 9mm in their Millennium Pro series. If you really want a 9mm, in steel, and that functions much like the 1911, take a look at the Browning Hi Powers. They are not cheap, but very fine weapons.

llama.45 · 08-16-2008, 10:45 AM

no 9mm is sexier and prettier than a berretta 92 f/s

AL MOUNT · 08-16-2008, 10:55 AM

Marry that woman son.......

Don't let her slip thou yer fingers.....

Then you can buy her guns as a ...

wedding present, anniversary present, birthday present, xmas present

Valentine's day present, Chanukah present, Kawanzaa present...... I think you get my drift ...

Pistolenschutze · 08-16-2008, 11:34 AM

Good advice, Al.

ponycar17 · 08-16-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by llama.45

no 9mm is sexier and prettier than a berretta 92 f/s

The grip on the 92 is a bit full. I know my wife wouldn't be able to comfortably handle it, but everyone's different...

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 08-16-2008, 12:42 PM

The baby brother to the 92/96 is the Beretta/Stoeger Cougar 8000. The frame is made of alloy but it is as durable as its bigger brother.

Really, I don't see why people complain about alloy, since steel is an alloy.

tekarra · 08-16-2008, 02:21 PM

Let her try a cZ to see if it fits her hand.
Bersas are inexpensive, but the grips are a bit bulky.

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 08-16-2008, 06:04 PM

On thing I forgot was the Browning/Belgium Hi-Power, same great design as the 1911 but designed for the 9mm. You can find 'em online, like auctions, and at local dealers. Also, keep an ear out for gun shows.

detroit25 · 08-16-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AL MOUNT

Marry that woman son.......

Don't let her slip thou yer fingers.....

Then you can buy her guns as a ...

wedding present, anniversary present, birthday present, xmas present

Valentine's day present, Chanukah present, Kawanzaa present...... I think you get my drift ...

Comments like this are going to get me into trouble!!!
I think she agrees..............about the marry part anyway

detroit25 · 08-16-2008, 08:33 PM

Thanks for the info everyone, there is a gun show next month her and I will have to hit. Looks like I have some homework to do before then

AL MOUNT · 08-17-2008, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroit25

Comments like this are going to get me into trouble!!!I think she agrees..............about the marry part anyway

Son...it don't matter..... a few years after after yer married.....

you'll be in trouble all the time anyway.... without a reason

Trust me...

Been married over 25 years to my 3rd wife

delta13soultaker · 08-17-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AL MOUNT

Son...it don't matter..... a few years after after yer married.....

you'll be in trouble all the time anyway.... without a reason

Trust me...

Been married over 25 years to my 3rd wife

3rd times the charm Al

Detroit....On the 9mm 1911, I thought about that too for my girlfriend since she really has a lot of fun with 9mm, but on further consideration I decided not too because a 1911 is very much not a novice handgun. A good beginner 9mm would be Glock, XD, 92C, PT 92C, PT 909 or 911M&P, CZ75, H&K, PF9, Walther P99, etc......the striker fired pistols a great for beginners because there is less to learn, reliability, and consistant trigger operation, so more time to practice fundamentals and drills....the DA/SA pistols take a bit more effort to master, plus the safety/decocker must be constantly taught and reinforced every step.

Xaiver56 · 08-17-2008, 04:21 PM

Hey Detroit, I would second on marrying her...gotta love a wife that shoots. My wife is very much a revolver woman, however the one time she learned towards a semi-auto pistol was for a Sig 229. The have a good weight on them to absorb the recoil and a nice grip.

Marlin · 08-17-2008, 04:27 PM

My wife, who gave me a Springfield 1911 for a wedding gift, fell in love with my Browning 9mm Hi-Power Practical when she saw it. However she preferred .45 ACP calibre. I gave her a Springfield MicroCompact 1911 for our first anniversary !!!!!

I'd have to agree with the others. Hang on to this one and don't let her get away !!!!!!

JLA · 08-22-2008, 07:52 PM

My wife prefers the Browning Hi-power also, shes also been at me to get her a Kimber Compact in 9mm too, i have been trying to talk her into a beretta, mainly because i want one

bloc · 08-22-2008, 11:45 PM

My 64 year old wife (115 lbs) has a SIG P239 in 9mm. It's sleek, graceful and deadly accurate, the perfect carry gun for her. Plus, it's easy enough to shoot that she practices a lot with it (she got it 16 months ago, and she's put upwards of 7000 rounds through it).

I'm not sure I'd call it pretty, but to the extent that its form follows its function, it is beautiful indeed.

MJ1 · 08-26-2008, 10:09 AM

How much do you like her?

HK P7 M8 is the best small package then the mid size Glock. If you go to small then they do become hard to handle.

.02
..MJ..

RevDerb · 08-26-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by detroit25

My girlfriend went shootihg with me and now she wants her own pistol. Now for the hard part.... she liked the feel of my 1911 and liked shooting it, with the 22 conversion kit on it. The 45 is to much for her, so I am thinking a 9mm. She also would like it to work for home defense so I dont like anything smaller. Next she wants semi-auto not revolver. Now the funny part, she wants it "pretty" like the guns at the shows I have taken her to. She wants to be able to change the grips to pink or something like that.

I have no idea about 9mm's and the only one I could think of is a 1911 9mm but they can be a little pricy.

Any ideas are appreciated!

Why don't you go after a SIG P-6 at budsgunshop.com or one of the other online stores and dress it up for her? They're turn-in police guns from Germany and you can get some really awesome deals. Prices are ranging between $259 & $350.00 from what I've seen. Most of them have holster wear but haven't been shot a lot. mine is 27 yrs old but it is in awesome condition. They can also be found at gun shows. That's where I bought mine this spring. 9mm, semi-auto. Here's a link and an email address to a guy that can really dress it up for you: customizedcreationz.com guns@customizedcreationz.com

He does some awesome work. Just a suggestion. Here's mine below:

It's not sexy but Todd can make it very very bootyful!

Good luck in what ever you decide to do. I wish my wife would agree to go to the range with me. God bless!

08-15-2008, 07:21 PM	#1
detroit25 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 51	My girlfriend wants a 9mm My girlfriend went shootihg with me and now she wants her own pistol. Now for the hard part.... she liked the feel of my 1911 and liked shooting it, with the 22 conversion kit on it. The 45 is to much for her, so I am thinking a 9mm. She also would like it to work for home defense so I dont like anything smaller. Next she wants semi-auto not revolver. Now the funny part, she wants it "pretty" like the guns at the shows I have taken her to. She wants to be able to change the grips to pink or something like that. I have no idea about 9mm's and the only one I could think of is a 1911 9mm but they can be a little pricy. Any ideas are appreciated! -->

08-15-2008, 07:43 PM	#2
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm http://thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=43898 __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

08-15-2008, 08:20 PM	#4
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm Lol True that. __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

08-15-2008, 08:52 PM	#5
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,798	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm Taurus makes some "pretty" guns that she might like... http://www.taurususa.com/products/gu...lts.cfm?page=2 __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

08-16-2008, 07:29 AM	#6
pkcgbifaid V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charleston, WV Contributor Posts: 491	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm Smith & Wesson makes a version of their M&P 9mm pistol with a pink grip insert. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...t_category_rn= __________________ "...As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body, and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson

08-16-2008, 08:20 AM	#7
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm Para-Ordnance PXT 1911 Single-Action Single Stack Pros: 1911 size/style frame, steel, 9+1 mag, looks like you can change the grips, like the 1911. Cons: Costs nearly $1000. http://www.paraord.com/new/product_pistol.php?id=72 Kimber Pro Carry II Pros: More concealable then then most other 1911 style frames. Still holds 9 rounds plus one in the chamber. The frame is alloy so it is lighter but don't be afraid of an alloy frame, I'm not. Cons: Again, the price is a bit step, at $888, per Kimber's site. http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols.../pro_carry_II/ Another great pistol is the Sig P6 Pros: Generally cheap, per gun store, I suppose ($259-300). 8+1 rnd capacity. All the guns are surplus German police trade-in imports which means they are tried and true. You can replace the grips. Cons: It may show a little wear on the edges and high spots. An example. http://www.jgsales.com/product_info....oducts_id/1903 Shame your GF doesn't want a revolver, S&W makes a great 442 with pink grips and it shouldn't be more then $575. http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...02&isFirearm=Y I can't think of anything else, but I'm sure the other guys and gals will. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

08-16-2008, 10:05 AM	#8
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm Personally, I would go with a Glock for her, detroit, preferably a G26. But to each his own. Taurus also make a very nice and relatively inexpensive 9mm in their Millennium Pro series. If you really want a 9mm, in steel, and that functions much like the 1911, take a look at the Browning Hi Powers. They are not cheap, but very fine weapons. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

08-16-2008, 10:45 AM	#9
llama.45 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: sewanee,tennessee Posts: 406	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm no 9mm is sexier and prettier than a berretta 92 f/s __________________ chris

08-16-2008, 10:55 AM	#10
AL MOUNT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleaning my Thompson in The Foothills of the Ozark Mountains Posts: 3,130	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm Marry that woman son....... Don't let her slip thou yer fingers..... Then you can buy her guns as a ... wedding present, anniversary present, birthday present, xmas present Valentine's day present, Chanukah present, Kawanzaa present...... I think you get my drift ... __________________ 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Division Vietnam 67-68

08-16-2008, 11:34 AM	#11
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm Good advice, Al. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

08-16-2008, 12:42 PM	#13
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm The baby brother to the 92/96 is the Beretta/Stoeger Cougar 8000. The frame is made of alloy but it is as durable as its bigger brother. Really, I don't see why people complain about alloy, since steel is an alloy. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

08-16-2008, 02:21 PM	#14
tekarra Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 17	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm Let her try a cZ to see if it fits her hand. Bersas are inexpensive, but the grips are a bit bulky.

08-16-2008, 06:04 PM	#15
Mosin_Nagant_Fan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,833	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm On thing I forgot was the Browning/Belgium Hi-Power, same great design as the 1911 but designed for the 9mm. You can find 'em online, like auctions, and at local dealers. Also, keep an ear out for gun shows. __________________ Long Gun Collection: M38 Mosin-Nagant Carbine Russian 1950 SKS Winchester 1300 20Ga Western Field Single-Shot 16Ga Sears Ranger .22S-L-LR Bolt-Action Rifle Marlin 795 Semi-Auto (Brother's) Handgun Collection: Springfield Armory XD9 Service

08-16-2008, 08:33 PM	#17
detroit25 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 51	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm Thanks for the info everyone, there is a gun show next month her and I will have to hit. Looks like I have some homework to do before then

08-17-2008, 04:21 PM	#20
Xaiver56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 526	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm Hey Detroit, I would second on marrying her...gotta love a wife that shoots. My wife is very much a revolver woman, however the one time she learned towards a semi-auto pistol was for a Sig 229. The have a good weight on them to absorb the recoil and a nice grip. __________________ NRA Member GOA Member "Government's view on the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it" --Ronald Reagan “The United States leads the world in too many areas for us to start imitating those who are trailing behind.” --Thomas Sowell

08-17-2008, 04:27 PM	#21
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm My wife, who gave me a Springfield 1911 for a wedding gift, fell in love with my Browning 9mm Hi-Power Practical when she saw it. However she preferred .45 ACP calibre. I gave her a Springfield MicroCompact 1911 for our first anniversary !!!!! I'd have to agree with the others. Hang on to this one and don't let her get away !!!!!! __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

08-22-2008, 07:52 PM	#22
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,398	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm My wife prefers the Browning Hi-power also, shes also been at me to get her a Kimber Compact in 9mm too, i have been trying to talk her into a beretta, mainly because i want one __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-22-2008, 11:45 PM	#23
bloc Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm My 64 year old wife (115 lbs) has a SIG P239 in 9mm. It's sleek, graceful and deadly accurate, the perfect carry gun for her. Plus, it's easy enough to shoot that she practices a lot with it (she got it 16 months ago, and she's put upwards of 7000 rounds through it). I'm not sure I'd call it pretty, but to the extent that its form follows its function, it is beautiful indeed.

08-26-2008, 10:09 AM	#24
MJ1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 97	Re: My girlfriend wants a 9mm How much do you like her? HK P7 M8 is the best small package then the mid size Glock. If you go to small then they do become hard to handle. .02 ..MJ..