re: .380 vs .22 Magnum Pistol for Self-defense

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I would get her to try out a full size 9mm. The recoil on a 9mm is much more managable that a .380. Every .380 that I've shot the recoil is very snappy where a 9mm is just more pleasant to shoot.

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That's a darn good point.

The reason I started her with the .380 is because her hands used to be so small that she couldn't reach the trigger on a full size 9mm. However, her fingers are much longer now...I forget about these kids growing.

And you're right about the .380 being more "snappy". Since she can drill the hell out of .380, makes me wonder what she can do with a 9mm these days.

I guess my big thing with her is quick follow-up shots (mild recoil), capacity, ability to drop an aggressive dog, and punch through a turd's thick winter jacket.