What is an easy to rack, light pistol to get?

[Target]

I am looking for a light, easy to rack pistol that my wife can load and use.
The slides are too hard for her to pull back on the ones I currently have.

I was thinking of a Ruger SR22 till I tried the trigger on one at the LGS....it is as bad as they say online.
The Taurus TX22 has good reviews but they're hard to find .
.22 because they're not very heavy and have little recoil for a first time shooter. I have a SW22 Victory but I think something lighter would be better.

Perhaps a Ruger LCP II in 380....
Trying to stay around $300.

 

[Acer-m14]

my friends wife has one of the M&P's in 40 cal .. her reason to get it was the size and easy slide racking for her EDC at work ( works at a FFL ) ..

pretty sure M&P make a 22 cal

 

[kev74]

The shield in 380 has been getting good reviews. Its a bigger gun than the LCP, and is supposed to be easy to rack.

 

[Steal2B]

I am looking for a light, easy to rack pistol that my wife can load and use.
The slides are too hard for her to pull back on the ones I currently have.

I was thinking of a Ruger SR22 till I tried the trigger on one at the LGS....it is as bad as they say online.
The Taurus TX22 has good reviews but they're hard to find .
.22 because they're not very heavy and have little recoil for a first time shooter. I have a SW22 Victory but I think something lighter would be better.

Perhaps a Ruger LCP II in 380....
Trying to stay around $300.

Try to shoot the LCP before you purchase.

You and your wife may find it snappy and several times I have seen people get Slide bite from them.

The LCP is a good buy, seems reliable and is easily concealed.

Unfortunately in todays market better recommendations I am familiar would likely be well north of 300.

Before the CV19 circus you could have purchased a new SIG P238 ( one of my wife's carry choices, one of my deep concealed choices and my Son's primary BUG) which is a better potential recommendation in the 300 to 400 range but it looks like that supply of bargains has dried up.

The SW 380 Shield EZ is my sister's concealed carry choice with an MSRP just over 400. Again I do not see the great prices or availability I saw six months ago.

Also make sure you look at a Glock 42.

We have friends that swear by their Seacamp 32 guns but again it looks like the ones avaiable are well north of 300. The are well built, concealable and easier to accurately shoot than they should be.

 

[Acer-m14]

oh and M&P has the Ez series now too ..

 

[Acer-m14]

if you want a really really really easy to rack slide you will need to watch Julie Golobs video on her RACE GUN . but its out of your 300 dollar range LOL

 

[spat]

I have an LCP II. It is very light and very easy to rack.

My wife finds it a little snappy to shoot.

You generally have to trade off weight for recoil, so you'll need to find where her tolerance is.

 

[Marine Cpl]

LCP 2. Replaced the 11 lb recoil spring with a 9 lb one. It now runs flawless and limp wristing is a thing of the past. The wife no longer has any issues.

 

[Darth]

Walther CCP?

 

[Saltwater60]

LCP 2. Replaced the 11 lb recoil spring with a 9 lb one. It now runs flawless and limp wristing is a thing of the past. The wife no longer has any issues.

Can you post a link to the one you bought please. I’d love to try this for my wife. How’s the recoil with the lighter spring?

 

[Saltwater60]

My wife hated shooting my LCPII. She said it hurt her wrists and it’s snappy for sure. She had a hard time racking the slide. I may try the 9# recoil spring mentioned above for her.

Also remember the SR22 is double action/single action. If you pull the hammer back on the first round the trigger is way better. If it’s for self defense I’d definitely go a different route.

 

[Calculon]

LCPs are snappy but light and concealable. M&P 380EZ or 9 EZ designed to be easy to manipulate. Walther PK380 is one of easiest to rack. Not sure if any are in price range.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Can you post a link to the one you bought please. I’d love to try this for my wife. How’s the recoil with the lighter spring?

It’s just a bit more. If you are familiar with 9mm, to me it feels like the difference between cheap crap watered down target ammo compared to good defensive ammo. You definitely can tell the difference but it isn’t anything significant.

Here’s the link to the spring from the LCP.

https://www.gunsprings.com/Semi-Auto%20Pistols/RUGER/LCP%20.380/cID1/mID52/dID422

 

[Saltwater60]

It’s just a bit more. If you are familiar with 9mm, to me it feels like the difference between cheap crap watered down target ammo compared to good defensive ammo. You definitely can tell the difference but it isn’t anything significant.

Here’s the link to the spring from the LCP.

https://www.gunsprings.com/Semi-Auto%20Pistols/RUGER/LCP%20.380/cID1/mID52/dID422

Thanks. I appreciate the link and the feedback.

 

[nortatoga]

The M&P 22 compact is great trainer, and has the same feel as the Shield and fits a Shield holster just right. I picked one up for $299 last year so it is in you price range!

 

[Chevusa]

How about an air weight revolver? Those are pretty easy to rack.

 

[Podmonkey]

Definitely one of the M&P EZ series, either the .380 Shield EZ or the 9mm M&P EZ. The Walther CCP is also an easy to rack and handle gun.

 

[Target]

I believe that Runnings has an EZ in stock. I'll try to stop by and check it out.

How does the CCP compare to the PPS M2?
She cant rack that one either.
Tendonitis.

 

[LMS]

Walther CCP?

Yep.

 

[BDinPutnam]

Definitely one of the M&P EZ series, either the .380 Shield EZ or the 9mm M&P EZ. The Walther CCP is also an easy to rack and handle gun.

Any of these or the SIG P238.

 

[Saltwater60]

Any of these or the SIG P238.

Sig 238 is a nice gun. Very accurate gun for what it is.

 

[Podmonkey]

I believe that Runnings has an EZ in stock. I'll try to stop by and check it out.

How does the CCP compare to the PPS M2?
She cant rack that one either.
Tendonitis.

The CCP uses a gas delayed action very similar to the HK P7. Since it depends entirely on tapped gas pressure to delay opening of the action the recoil spring can be made much lighter and is therefore easier to rack. The difference between the CCP and the PPS would be significant. The CCP is also a somewhat larger pistol as well so it would be easier to shoot.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

I believe that Runnings has an EZ in stock. I'll try to stop by and check it out.

How does the CCP compare to the PPS M2?
She cant rack that one either.
Tendonitis.

IMO
Easier and softer than a PPSm2.

I think the ccp uses a piston gas system and that changes the recoil impulse, it was also lighter to rack.

 

[Saltwater60]

I looked at this for my wife too. Looks interesting and intriguing to say the least. Comes in Tiffany blue too.

 

[Acer-m14]

I looked at this for my wife too. Looks interesting and intriguing to say the least. Comes in Tiffany blue too.

there a double out there too in tiffany

 

[Phazer]

My wife really likes her Sig P238. She can handle any slide on any pistol. She just likes the form factor and ease of use.

My father started having hand strength issues and couldn't easily manipulate the slide on his Shield 9mm. I got him the Shield 380 EZ. The slide is very light and a breeze to rack. The magazines are based on 22lr magazines, so they have exposed tabs on the follower that allows the follower to be pulled down for pressure-free loading. He loves the pistol. I thought it was a fun platform to shoot. Recoil is minimal given the pistol's size and .380 rounds.

 

[Saltwater60]

My wife really likes her Sig P238. She can handle any slide on any pistol. She just likes the form factor and ease of use.

My father started having hand strength issues and couldn't easily manipulate the slide on his Shield 9mm. I got him the Shield 380 EZ. The slide is very light and a breeze to rack. The magazines are based on 22lr magazines, so they have exposed tabs on the follower that allows the follower to be pulled down for pressure-free loading. He loves the pistol. I thought it was a fun platform to shoot. Recoil is minimal given the pistol's size and .380 rounds.

I saw the mag loading tabs and really like that option. I’ll look at this gun for my wife.

 

[CaseHardened]

How about a Revolver ?

 

[CaseHardened]

My wife really likes her Sig P238. She can handle any slide on any pistol. She just likes the form factor and ease of use.

My father started having hand strength issues and couldn't easily manipulate the slide on his Shield 9mm. I got him the Shield 380 EZ. The slide is very light and a breeze to rack. The magazines are based on 22lr magazines, so they have exposed tabs on the follower that allows the follower to be pulled down for pressure-free loading. He loves the pistol. I thought it was a fun platform to shoot. Recoil is minimal given the pistol's size and .380 rounds.

So, is $700 the usual price, or does it reflect RIOT MADNESS ?

 

[meketrefe]

+1 on the shield. A great value for the money.