For range use it is not a bad shooter. Had to get rid of my P239 in favor of a USPc. For CCW it is a bit on the heavy side, and at a total capacity of 9 rounds, a little on the under powered side. The 239 did conceal well for me and it does have a nice feel to it grip wise. Long trigger pull IMO but a smooth one. If she is a new shooter I don't know if I would start her off with a DA/SA. Might be a little difficult to master at first.
Interesting. Make sure she practices with the J-frame. I much prefer dealing with the DA/SA on the 239 over the DAO of a 642. I'm sure it's possible, it's just hard for me to grasp that the DA pull of a Sig is too much to handle but the always double action which feels even heavier to me on a 642 is manageable.
I completely agree and dont really understand it myself, but she says she enjoyed shooting it much more than any of the semi-auto pistols she shot. If she gets it and then doesnt end up liking it, I am sure it wont be that difficult to sell and at least break even to try something else.
The P239...in 9mm...is one of the most popular guns with ladies and youth at several area events. It's second only to the Glock 19.
They are generally a good fit for most, reliable with quality ammunition, and durable enough for most users. Recommended.
Last edited by ST911; 08-11-09 at 23:40.
If she liked the 642 and will carry the 642, she's way ahead of most women. Be glad she wants to carry a gun and be proud that she took the time to choose one based on her shooting performance.
As far as the P239 goes, a short trigger is available for those who've got really tiny hands. If the DA pull is a challenge, there is a DAK version of the gun.
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Yea she said she liked shooting the 642, from everything I have read on it, its got pretty decent recoil and a pretty heavy trigger pull(I cant find a spec for the # though). I just dont understand why she wants it, but if thats the gun she shot and enjoyed shooting it, who am I to argue with that. My guess is though that she is going to get it, shoot it a bit more than 50 rounds and decide she doesnt like it, and I will inherit a revolver.
She didnt like the DA trigger pull of the first shot with the hammer down. I dont understand though how she could not like that, but be ok with the SW 642 that is always double action.
I don't understand why they like candles you can't burn, soap you can't use, or little porcelain angel figurines with big sad eyes....
...but if it works....
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