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Toyoda · 12-02-2019, 07:43 PM

I had an M&P22 on the way, only to find it had a threaded barrel=no go in california.

So since that fell through, I need some help. I was trying to find a 22lr since its cheap and fun, but open to other mainstream calibers. She has her own kimbers and enjoys them, I don't really like the cost of .45.

I am trying to stay under $500.
I have the ability to legally get around the california pistol list, but it can't be classified as an assualt weapon (threaded barrel, shroud, mag in front of the grip).

Crisbee1 · 12-02-2019, 07:50 PM

Ruger LCR .22 8 shot

Provience · 12-02-2019, 07:52 PM

https://www.browning.com/products/fi.../1911-380.html

https://waltherarms.com/pk380/

https://www.ruger.com/products/markI...rd/models.html

depends on what she likes, but my old lady is short with small hands and doesn't care to shoot much besides .380 and .22lr for any duration. the ruger mark/high standard frames are as big as she cares to go, and likely only because they are 22lr.

Does she enjoy revolvers? 22lr revolvers are a good time.

I don't know if the above are on the unconstitutional handgun roster or not

Byro · 12-02-2019, 07:58 PM

My old lady has the M&P Shield, thing is quite small and any round we’ve ever put through it has been no issue with FTF, FTE, FTL. She really likes it as a range gun and her carry.

thefishguy77 · 12-02-2019, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Byro

My old lady has the M&P Shield, thing is quite small and any round we’ve ever put through it has been no issue with FTF, FTE, FTL. She really likes it as a range gun and her carry.

X2 on this. Wife and I both have one. They eat anything. Under $300 is really common. We ordered our through Palmetto State

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oldcars · 12-02-2019, 09:59 PM

A bit over $500, but not much, check out a Smith & Wesson 317 revolver. I have one with a 3" barrel, it's super fun, and weighs about a pound.

22lr 8 shot double action revolver with adjustable sights.

[486] · 12-03-2019, 06:50 AM

last I looked aim had some police tradein smith model 10s for a decent price, and every one of that age I've ever handled has had an amazing trigger

prox621 · 12-03-2019, 07:00 AM

I have this and really like it fro plinking.

https://ruger.com/products/sr22Pistol/models.html

ShmUDE · 12-03-2019, 07:08 AM

ruger sr22 is semi auto, small grip and lots of fun.

thedonn007 · 12-03-2019, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by prox621

I have this and really like it fro plinking.

https://ruger.com/products/sr22Pistol/models.html

I believe that it also has a "threaded" barrel though.

prox621 · 12-03-2019, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by thedonn007

I believe that it also has a "threaded" barrel though.

Mine isn't. Looks like it is available both ways.

ShmUDE · 12-03-2019, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by thedonn007

I believe that it also has a "threaded" barrel though.

you can get the threaded model or non. lots of options and colors.

Toyoda · 12-03-2019, 12:19 PM

Thank you all for the help.
I have an SR22, great little gun (highly recommend it).

I have seen a few Kimbers on GB for right above $500, but not sure if she would like it.

How are the GSG 1911's or the GSG 16's? Those look like fun little plinkers.

Overbear · 12-03-2019, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Byro

My old lady has the M&P Shield, thing is quite small and any round we’ve ever put through it has been no issue with FTF, FTE, FTL. She really likes it as a range gun and her carry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefishguy77

X2 on this. Wife and I both have one. They eat anything. Under $300 is really common. We ordered our through Palmetto State

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Again this.

The shield is my EDC (2.0 not the 1.0) and I love it, have over 3000 rounds thru it now, and never a problem. The thing eats every type of round I have fed it with zero problems. Match that with a under $300 price tag, the fact it IS on the CA roster, 8+1 (so under the magic 10 for CA). All around a great gun.

Toyoda · 12-03-2019, 03:39 PM

I should have added, we have a shield. It is a another great gun.

wheelerfreak · 12-03-2019, 06:15 PM

If you already have a shield then why doesn't she just continue to use that? I was going to post up another recommendation for the shield since it's on sale again at Palmetto and with a $50 rebate making it $199 for a nice 9mm EDC pistol

Shield

Stix · 12-03-2019, 07:04 PM

S&W 351 pd.

Rttoys · 12-03-2019, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyoda

Thank you all for the help.
I have an SR22, great little gun (highly recommend it).

How are the GSG 1911's? Those look like fun little plinkers.

X2. Absolutely great gun

Gsg 1911-22 has a threaded barrel too.

But a blast to shoot.

and as identical as a real deal it gets.

How about a Ruger new model .22 revolver? You can get it in .22 and .22 mag. Got one for wifey last year and she loves it. Not to mention, I got her a cowboy holster that finishes the look.

KarlVP · 12-03-2019, 09:08 PM

Stay away from the Sig Mosquito. Only gun I have sold due to reliability issues.

I have a Stoeger Cougar in 40. It's heavy, but helps soak up the recoil.

KarlVP · 12-03-2019, 09:11 PM

Also, what's wrong with a Ruger MK series .22? Those are great guns and you can get them from mild to wild.

DozerDan · 12-03-2019, 09:46 PM

Does she "REALLY" want a pistol. My ex kept telling me she wanted to get into shooting, and really thought a shotgun would be good, as she worked from home often and was home alone.

I bought her one for Xmas... turns out she did not want me to buy her one... was not pretty. Long story short I got to buy a shot gun twice and now own the most expensive cheap shotgun ever... that I still have never fired.

Just a random thought.

SwampDonkeyBait · 12-04-2019, 07:45 AM

Bought my wife a springfield XDM 10mm for christmas. She refuses to shoot a 22.

Texas97 · 12-04-2019, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelerfreak

If you already have a shield then why doesn't she just continue to use that? I was going to post up another recommendation for the shield since it's on sale again at Palmetto and with a $50 rebate making it $199 for a nice 9mm EDC pistol

Shield

ive mentioned it before, i bought one of these things several years ago, the same price deal from palmetto. i think all in and out the door was about $190.

i feel like I overpayed. by at least $100.

87manche · 12-04-2019, 08:28 AM

so what's the point of this pistol?

to train with for her other pistols?
target shooting?
random backyard plinking?

a ruger mkII is the defacto target/plinker.

Aisin · 12-04-2019, 09:16 AM

Let her pick the gun. She won’t shoot the fucking thing if she doesn’t like how it feels in her hands.

12-02-2019, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Toyoda Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13707 Location: California Posts: 3,029	need help picking a pistol for my wife's Christmas present I had an M&P22 on the way, only to find it had a threaded barrel=no go in california. So since that fell through, I need some help. I was trying to find a 22lr since its cheap and fun, but open to other mainstream calibers. She has her own kimbers and enjoys them, I don't really like the cost of .45. I am trying to stay under $500. I have the ability to legally get around the california pistol list, but it can't be classified as an assualt weapon (threaded barrel, shroud, mag in front of the grip).

12-02-2019, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Provience Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2009 Member # 138976 Location: Thurston County, WA Posts: 28,930	https://www.browning.com/products/fi.../1911-380.html https://waltherarms.com/pk380/ https://www.ruger.com/products/markI...rd/models.html depends on what she likes, but my old lady is short with small hands and doesn't care to shoot much besides .380 and .22lr for any duration. the ruger mark/high standard frames are as big as she cares to go, and likely only because they are 22lr. Does she enjoy revolvers? 22lr revolvers are a good time. I don't know if the above are on the unconstitutional handgun roster or not __________________ up is difficult, down is dangerous freedom of choice is what you have, freedom from choice is what you want keep your head down, go to sleep to the rhythm of the war drums

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ShmUDE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 109953 Location: Az Posts: 1,930	ruger sr22 is semi auto, small grip and lots of fun. __________________ AZ Undertakers

12-03-2019, 06:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
wheelerfreak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4135 Location: Sto'Vo'Kor Posts: 5,285	If you already have a shield then why doesn't she just continue to use that? I was going to post up another recommendation for the shield since it's on sale again at Palmetto and with a $50 rebate making it $199 for a nice 9mm EDC pistol Shield __________________ The press is a gang of cruel faggots. Journalism is not a profession or a trade. It is a cheap catch-all for fuckoffs and misfits—a false doorway to the backside of life, a filthy piss-ridden little hole nailed off by the building inspector

12-03-2019, 07:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
Stix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18282 Location: Colusa CA Posts: 2,984	S&W 351 pd. __________________ I'm what you call your basic famous.

12-02-2019, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Crisbee1 Granite Guru Join Date: Apr 2009 Member # 133544 Posts: 900	Ruger LCR .22 8 shot

12-02-2019, 07:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Byro Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Member # 214685 Location: Akron-Canton, OH Posts: 629	My old lady has the M&P Shield, thing is quite small and any round we’ve ever put through it has been no issue with FTF, FTE, FTL. She really likes it as a range gun and her carry.

12-02-2019, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Member # 181882 Location: Oregon Posts: 469	A bit over $500, but not much, check out a Smith & Wesson 317 revolver. I have one with a 3" barrel, it's super fun, and weighs about a pound. 22lr 8 shot double action revolver with adjustable sights.

12-03-2019, 06:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
[486] Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Member # 192237 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 11,666	last I looked aim had some police tradein smith model 10s for a decent price, and every one of that age I've ever handled has had an amazing trigger

12-03-2019, 07:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
prox621 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Member # 113594 Location: Michigan Posts: 540	I have this and really like it fro plinking. https://ruger.com/products/sr22Pistol/models.html

12-03-2019, 12:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Toyoda Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13707 Location: California Posts: 3,029	Thank you all for the help. I have an SR22, great little gun (highly recommend it). I have seen a few Kimbers on GB for right above $500, but not sure if she would like it. How are the GSG 1911's or the GSG 16's? Those look like fun little plinkers.

12-03-2019, 03:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Toyoda Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13707 Location: California Posts: 3,029	I should have added, we have a shield. It is a another great gun.

12-03-2019, 09:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
KarlVP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95763 Location: Pimptastic, WA Posts: 681	Stay away from the Sig Mosquito. Only gun I have sold due to reliability issues. I have a Stoeger Cougar in 40. It's heavy, but helps soak up the recoil.

12-03-2019, 09:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
KarlVP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 95763 Location: Pimptastic, WA Posts: 681	Also, what's wrong with a Ruger MK series .22? Those are great guns and you can get them from mild to wild.

12-03-2019, 09:46 PM	#21 (permalink)
DozerDan Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9144 Location: NJ Posts: 9,358	Does she "REALLY" want a pistol. My ex kept telling me she wanted to get into shooting, and really thought a shotgun would be good, as she worked from home often and was home alone. I bought her one for Xmas... turns out she did not want me to buy her one... was not pretty. Long story short I got to buy a shot gun twice and now own the most expensive cheap shotgun ever... that I still have never fired. Just a random thought. __________________ Dan Smith 'physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight' Fear is not an option!

12-04-2019, 07:45 AM	#22 (permalink)
SwampDonkeyBait /b/ Join Date: Aug 2011 Member # 196031 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,020	Bought my wife a springfield XDM 10mm for christmas. She refuses to shoot a 22. __________________ That's what she said

12-04-2019, 08:28 AM	#24 (permalink)
87manche Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86724 Posts: 29,956	so what's the point of this pistol? to train with for her other pistols? target shooting? random backyard plinking? a ruger mkII is the defacto target/plinker. __________________ Electricity is really just organized lightning.

12-04-2019, 09:16 AM	#25 (permalink)
Aisin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Member # 213125 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,744	Let her pick the gun. She won’t shoot the fucking thing if she doesn’t like how it feels in her hands.

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