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Eddie, for 9mm, The Walther CCP is a blowback operated 9mm pistol with an 8+1 capacity that is well-known for having a slide that is very easy to rack back. The pistol also has excellent ergonomics and a framed mounted thumb safety that is very easy to operate. The CCP also utilizes what Walther calls ‘soft coil’ technology, which basically means that the pistol produces very minimal recoil when fired, at least when compared to competing firearms such has the Glock 43 or the Smith & Wesson Shield. buy the CCP M2 and not the M1, because the M2 has a much easier field stripping process. -
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Have you considered .380? I would recommend the Ruger Security .380 This ia a soft shooting, easy-racking, manageable handgun. The heart of the Lite Rack system is a light recoil spring, but racking is aided by plenty of gripping points, including the rear sight.
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