tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236818078482978377.post5919033901768139656..comments2024-03-10T23:40:49.768-05:00Comments on Bells A Ringing: Cleaning out the ArmorySouthern Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04847654788277662652noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236818078482978377.post-37211743109205654572011-03-08T17:41:02.033-06:002011-03-08T17:41:02.033-06:00My husband was suggesting the same thing, and I wi...My husband was suggesting the same thing, and I will look into a 1911.<br /><br />The recoil on the .45 that I shot years ago wasn't bad, it was definitely the size of the grip which made me feel uncomfortable. Uncomfortable isn't even the right word for it.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for the advice and thanks for reading!Southern Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847654788277662652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236818078482978377.post-55923699792711403662011-03-08T10:13:54.164-06:002011-03-08T10:13:54.164-06:00try a standard 1911. There are many makes, but the...try a standard 1911. There are many makes, but they all have the same slim, single stack grip. many women shoot these better because they have smaller hands. A lot of ladies go for the 9mm thinking it will be less recoil, but that is not always true. Many 9mm firearms have snappier recoil than a .45. Mass (weight) and grip size have more effect on felt recoil than the cartridge (with exceptions, of course). <br /><br />If you can, find a range that rents pistols and try them before you buy them.B https://www.blogger.com/profile/10586046436233366155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236818078482978377.post-17282672983756220922011-03-07T18:22:54.958-06:002011-03-07T18:22:54.958-06:00The thing that I really want is something that wil...The thing that I really want is something that will feel right in my small hands. The Smith & Wesson .45 that I shot years ago was nice, but the grip was too wide and it didn't feel quite right. I'm sure that I'll find something that will suit my fancy.<br /><br />I'll look into the Taurus and Sig. Thanks!!<br /><br />It will probably be a few months before I am ready to buy, am thinking that it will be a nice birthday present from the hubby to me. (he never has to worry about buying a birthday present for me, I just go get what I want and say, "Thanks honey!")Southern Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847654788277662652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236818078482978377.post-79888207674325517262011-03-07T15:00:23.066-06:002011-03-07T15:00:23.066-06:00If you're wanting smoother, a 9mm is not the w...If you're wanting smoother, a 9mm is not the way to go. You'll need something with a bit of weight to it--it's going to be a trade off. The Taurus Millenium Pro .45 is quite nice to shoot. You might think a little more upscale also and look at a Sig. If you're wanting a carry gun that's concealable, there's a whole other can of worms.Midwest Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17296327673871169304noreply@blogger.com