Gary, JT and others. Need feedback on a compact pistol like

QUITE WELL; BETTER THAN THE RUGER SR22. A .22 ONE CAN SHOOT IS MUCH BETTER THAN A .380 ONE CANNOT HANDLE.

I purchased one of these about 6 months ago. First you need to know it is 'old school', no slide release, magazine must be dropped a bit to lower slide once locked back. It has a hammer drop safety. Serious carry may be compromised a bit because there is no "cocked and locked", so hammer would be down. Double action is at least 15 to 20 pounds on mine, and takes a huge effort to get first shot off with any accuracy. Single action is very nice. Pistol is very accurate, comes with 2 extra front sight blades easily changed to get elevation right. It uses 10-round magazines. Barrel is threaded for a can and comes with a covering sleeve and wrench for removal. Overall, it is a very nice pistol but would take serious consideration as a primary carry gun.

Both nice little guns. The Taurus with polymer frame is real light and shoots well. 8 rnd mag +1. I have one that I bought for going to the community swimming pool with the kids. (I put it in a zip lock baggie and stuff it in the pocket of my swim trunks.... ) The spousal support unit uses it daily around the house, taking the dog out etc. instead of taking her 9mm out of her purse.

My gal has problems with the PPK.

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where they have a good supply of small caliber pistols and let her choose what is right for her. You picking out a gun for her would be like picking out her shoes...not a good idea.