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I'm a women, and I have shot (and love) in the .22 line, the Ruger SR22, SIG Mosquito, and SIG 1911 .22.
But....as quickly as I got into the .22, I continued up the line, and 1911's (.45) are my favorite (Kimber Customer, Kimber Pro, Sig TTT, Springfield GI).
I do have the S&W M&P9 and the Ruger SR9c, and I enjoy them both, but prefer the full size over the compact when at the range. I also love the .40 cal.
So the moral of the story is, for men choosing a gun for their woman, follow the advice on these forums...let the gal take her time to look, touch, and shoot. Don't assume that since she is a woman, she'll need a .22. My first gun was the Ruger SR22, but I much more enjoy the 1911 .45 now....so my husband and I create "22 Days" and "1911 Days" and "Rifle Days" at the range...and it's fun!
Most women who are coming from a no gun background need to get over the fear of the "idea" of shooting AND the fear of the sound and anticipated kick.
Once that happens, and shooting becomes fun, let the gal just explore and learn at her own pace...you may be surprised. My husband was!
And, have your gal take a private class by an instructor who knows how to teach. It doesn't matter of the teacher is a guy or gal, they just need to know who to teach and be patient...and be ok with a tone of questions.
I've taken two private lessons, and now I'm confident to be doing my thing at the range, with my husband next to me...he doesn't watch over me anymore...and that is really nice...and my fears are gone....just a whole lot of respect for the sport!
...just thought I'd share my experience!
But....as quickly as I got into the .22, I continued up the line, and 1911's (.45) are my favorite (Kimber Customer, Kimber Pro, Sig TTT, Springfield GI).
I do have the S&W M&P9 and the Ruger SR9c, and I enjoy them both, but prefer the full size over the compact when at the range. I also love the .40 cal.
So the moral of the story is, for men choosing a gun for their woman, follow the advice on these forums...let the gal take her time to look, touch, and shoot. Don't assume that since she is a woman, she'll need a .22. My first gun was the Ruger SR22, but I much more enjoy the 1911 .45 now....so my husband and I create "22 Days" and "1911 Days" and "Rifle Days" at the range...and it's fun!
Most women who are coming from a no gun background need to get over the fear of the "idea" of shooting AND the fear of the sound and anticipated kick.
Once that happens, and shooting becomes fun, let the gal just explore and learn at her own pace...you may be surprised. My husband was!
And, have your gal take a private class by an instructor who knows how to teach. It doesn't matter of the teacher is a guy or gal, they just need to know who to teach and be patient...and be ok with a tone of questions.
I've taken two private lessons, and now I'm confident to be doing my thing at the range, with my husband next to me...he doesn't watch over me anymore...and that is really nice...and my fears are gone....just a whole lot of respect for the sport!
...just thought I'd share my experience!
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