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Caliber for me and her?

HankT

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KY Soldier wrote:
Ok I've got my heart set on a Smith and Wesson M&P and when I get it I really want to introduce my girlfriend to pistol shooting. What caliber would have adequate stopping power for me to carry but manageable enough for her to shoot as well? I've really been leaning to .40 because I want a little extra oomph over the 9mm. I'm afraid even a .40 might be too much for her because she's pretty small (5'3" 105lbs) so I guess my question is : Could she handle a .40 S&W or would a heavier .45 ACP be a better choice? If you really think the 9mm is the way to go then my buddy has a beautiful M92 I could borrow I suppose... What are your thoughts?
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9mm would probably work for you and your gf.

Are you getting the full size M&P or the compact? Is this your first gun?
 
PDinDetroit

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I have a M&P 9 in 4 1/4" and have a M&P 45 in 4 1/2". My daughter (5'4") shoots the 9 well, but not the 45 as even the small grip swell is too big for her hands. Firing the 9 is like nothing at all - very smooth, the 45 is more of a push. I did not like the muzzle flip of the 40.
 
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