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Since this thread was resurrected, I will give the latest update. Santa did get her the P938 and she carried it a couple of months. However, her arthritis in the joint that attaches the index finger to the hand became such that the ambidextrous safety was bothering he badly so she stopped carrying it. We went to the range and tried several different guns including some wheel guns. She settled on an XD9SC Mod 3 which has been her everyday carry since. It does not bother her joints at all.
On a side note, I am now the proud owner of her P938 that I use as a BUG

Salty1 wrote:I carry the 938 daily because of the size and ease of concealment. Shooting it is a breeze and very manageable plus it is a quality firearm. My only additional comment is that I do not believe this is a carry gun for newbie's since it is a SAO and one needs to be very concsious of the safety which is a skill that is developed over time.

Trust me, she is far from a newbie. We have both had out CHL's almost since the law was changed and she carries daily.

But thank you for your input.

UPDATE:
She came home from the range and proceeded to tell me how well she liked the 938. Said recoil was a little snappy but manageable. She put about 300 rounds down range with no ill effects at all. She asked if we could go back last night and have me shoot it for an opinion (like it would matter), so we did. My thoughts are it is a very good shooter. Recoil is a little snappy but less than my Colt Defender or any of my short barreled 1911's in .45. For a short grip, it still fits my hand pretty well and hers even better. Looks like Santa will be bringing her a new P938 (he might even bring me one as well).
Thanks to everyone for your feed back, and PawPaw, thank you so much for your offer. It just goes to show that the folks here are always willing to help someone out. Thats one of the reason I have stayed on this forum and let the rest go by the wayside.

PawPaw (BTW thats what my grandkids call me), I appreciate the offer but she is going to the range today (ladies shooting day with some of her friends) and is planning on renting one. Biggest concern is the amount of recoil due to her arthritis.

Looking at the 9mm version. Are any of your 9mm?

Okay, I just saw where I put the 238 instead of 938 in the heading. Sorry. She liked the 938

If so, what are your thoughts good and bad?
My wife saw one at the gun store while shopping and thats all she has talked about since yesterday. If the reports are good, Santa may have to deliver one for her.