ISO recommendations for a light weight low recoil handgun. I am Code Enforcement Officer married to a police officer and my expertise is nil. I got my CCDW with a Glock 40 and the recoil was rough but am a decent shot. I'm 53 yrs old, want to open carry, not a lot of strength in my hands & want light weight. Liked Walther PK .380 & Ruger .380 but want open slide. Liked SW Body Guard but want thumb safety. Don't mind polymer, want laser capability and under $300

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ISO recommendations for a light weight low recoil handgun.  I am Code Enforcement Officer married to a police officer and my expertise is nil. I got my CCDW with a Glock 40 and the recoil was rough but am a decent shot.  I'm 53 yrs old, want to open carry, not a lot of strength in my hands & want light weight.  Liked Walther PK .380 & Ruger .380 but want open slide. Liked SW Body Guard but want thumb safety.  Don't mind polymer, want laser capability and under $300

Randy I. · Answer

light weight increases recoil everything else being equal I would recommend the shield M2.0 with thumb safety smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-9-shield-m20-manual-thumb-safety

James G. · Answer

Michele, I would highly recommend the S&W M&P Shield EZ 9mm (it is tuned specifically for easy loading, racking and shooting) : budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/118853/smith+%26+wesson+m%26p9+m20+shield+ez+9mm+thumb+safety

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