Mission drives gear question.
Me and my wife recently got married (Jan. 3rd). Up to this point she has been carrying my spare M&p9fs in a spare kydex holster inside her purse. The gun does not exhibit the accuracy issues, as i routinely shoot it at 25+ yards. She on the other hand is not what i would call a shooting aficionado. Slow shooting at 7 yards she can keep the whole magazine within a hand print. As of late, i find that despite the gun now having pink backstops, it spends a lot more time on the dresser than in her purse.
Our training: I make it a point for her to come to the range with me, but have been unsuccessful at making it more than once every 2-3 months. (GJM your wife needs to talk to my wife.)
She will not carry a gun on her person, because it interferes with her style (she is on the slim side, and likes to show it). Albeit i'm still grateful that she at least attempts to carry it in her purse.
When i asked her about the reason that she does not carry the gun all the time, the response was simple--it's too big.
I'm now on the look out of a smaller gun. The M&p shield, and M&P compact is at the top of the list given our M&P family. But also the J Frame, and even the Ruger LCP in 380/M&P bodyguard. If the gun will ever be used it will be most likely at point blank range or less. It will not need to be reloaded. It does not have to be capable of headshot at 25 yards.
The mission of her guns is different when compared to my gun. With my gun, my mission is to fight with it, to preserve my family and the lives of those around me. Hers, is to be there when the situation smells and looks like shit, so that she can grip the gun in her purse, and if needed, pull it out and use it.
Her number one priority as i have always taught her, is to run. If cornered, shoot.
Given that long and awkward synopsis, any suggestions for a handgun for my wife?