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asleepatthereel wrote: With Berretta its almost as bad as sitting in the waiting room. I ordered a rail for my CX4 when I bought it 3 months ago, and it still isnt here. That said, You cant go wrong with a company thats been in buisiness for something like 500 years, if I remember right. I had a 92fs that I gave to my niece when she returned from Iraq, and never had any problems. The CX4 is pure joy to shoot, and if they ever release the .45ACP PX4 and it uses the same magazines like the 9 and 40 do, Ill get me one. They look cool, but Ive never actually fired one.

Dont you hate it when she makes you go to the gun store?

I've been looking around online and have been seeing whispers and rumors from Lipsey's reps (supposedly) saying that they should be hitting cases in May or June. I guess if anyone, the distributer would know when it goes on sale. Until then though, I get to have my full size PX4 and have a little fun. I like the idea of interchangable mags, plus the guns being virtually identical in features will make it easier for her to learn.

The trick is making the gun thing appear in terms she likes. Now that I've told her she gets to buy me new clothes for concealing she's all excited. For some reason she thinks I have no fashion sense, so the chance to dress me up makes it all worthwhile to her.

Wildscar wrote:

Venus Pax wrote:

CompVest wrote:Truth is she should pick her own totally on what feels good to her. If you can let her try each of the ones she is interested in.

Guns are like shoes. It's great to get the opinions of others, but in the end it's just one of those things you have to pick and try on for yourself.

And before you know it there will be a closet full of them.

You owe me a new keyboard and a new cup of coffee. I wouldn't mind the closet full though. Probably cheaper than shoes.

seamusTX wrote:If your wife can hold off her purchase decision until September, she (and you) can attend the TexasCHLForum day at PSC in Friendswood. She will have the opportunity to see and shoot lots of handguns.

Probably if she goes to the next monthly women's day there she will get a similar opportunity, but I can't promise anything on behalf of the organizers.

As for buying a specific weapon, PRODEFENSE in Webster should be able to order what you want.

- Jim

Ok now I just feel silly. I totally forgot that we were planning on going in September, which ends up being great timing for us. A couple of the female shooters have contacted me as well to invite her to PSC. I'm thinking she'll probably go to that. With any luck Beretta will stop dragging their feet and start shipping (because now I want one), but trying a few different items out side by side might be better for her.

Wildscar wrote:
I dont know do you think pigs might fly be then or some place really hot freezing over its possiable.

It was suppose to be released last year and got pushed back to Feb 08 but that didnt happen either. I wouldnt hold my breath. I know alot of people there where waiting onthe PX4SC broke down and either got a block or a M&P compact. M&P might not be a bad deal to look at specially with the rebate they have going on right now. 2 free mags and $50 rebate is not to bad. I would like to tell you to go with Beretta but if you need something now I would not hold your breath.

Yeah I've run into that problem before with car accessories. Well, we'll just keep our fingers crossed. She did pick the Walther as a back-up, just in case.

Wildscar wrote:
FYI...if you are looking for the PX4SC(sub compact) then you will be waiting for a while longer. It has not been released yet.

You think there's any chance it will be released by July? Her plastic won't be in until then at the earliest.

By the way, does anyone know of any Beretta dealers in the South Houston/Galveston area? The PX4 seems to be in high demand, and the compact more so. Just trying to get some places lined up. I'm hoping there may be something at the High Caliber show in Pasadena next week.

Thanks everyone!!! Just wanted to let you know that we looked around more, and she seems to have fallen for the PX4 (her decision, I swear). Of course, now I'm itching to get a new one....she can't have all the fun right?

She did qualify with a semi for the class, but it was one that the instructor let her borrow. The biggest problems she has with semis in general is loading the magazines and pulling the slide, but I'm sure that will just take practice. Thanks longtooth, we're going to go look at the PX4s today. She saw the picture on beretta's website and I think she fell in love. (Me?? Jealous?? noooo.....)

I'm actually really impressed with how much research she's doing on her own. Even without my help she seems to be leaning toward what I would pick. Thanks all!!

This is my first real post since joining recently. First I would like to say I’m glad to be here, and I am very excited that people are willing to get together this way to share stories and experience.

My wife and I just finished taking our CHL class, and we’re now looking for something she can carry in a purse safely and easily. She currently has a .38 S&W airweight which I bought her after moving to Texas. She chose a revolver because she was unable to shoot my Glock 27 accurately, and it hurt her hands. During the class, our instructor let her try a Springfield XD subcomp, and she really liked it. Now she wants a semi-auto, because she feels she can be a lot more accurate with it, and she just likes the feel better. I can’t argue that logic.

So now we get to my question. I am a lot more experienced when it comes to guns than she is, but I want the new gun to be her decision. Therefore I want to keep my personal preferences from influencing her (I’m a Walther/Glock/H&K guy). She has looked so far at an S&W MP, the aforementioned Springfield, an H&K P2000SK, and a Walther P99 Compact. I also want her to look at the Beretta PX4 subcomp. She is leaning toward the S&W.

I am not familiar with S&W and Springfield when is comes to semi-autos, and I was wondering if anyone knows of any quality or dependability issues with them. I don’t care about preference or feel so much as practical issues. Will they work if she needs them to as good as/better than the other brands? Also, any thoughts on the other guns mentioned would be appreciated.