re: Pistol Recommendation for Women

Thanks to the OB for linking my video.

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M&P 40 with a laser light (seems like a illogical choice for someone that's never handled a gun before, but I won't argue with anyone that has taken this much time). Got it. Thanks.

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I don't know if you got this from my video but you obviously didn't watch the whole thing if you stopped there.

1. I suggest a full sized 22 or 9mm to start. Full sized pistols recoil less and provide a full grip for the shooter. A 22 would be ideal but given prices and ammo availability lately, 9mm would suit her just fine. She may flinch from the muzzle blast at first but this will be normal for any new shooter. (Wear good ear protection!)

2. I say in my video that I wouldn't necessarily suggest a 40 for a new shooter. I said in certain circumstances it is acceptable but not ideal.

3. Addition of a weapon-mounted light for training a new shooter is just a means to get him/her used to the sensation of recoil. He/she can make the decision to mount a light later if he/she feels the need.

4. DO NOT start her on something tiny. As other smart minds on here have said, it is a terrible starting place for her and will make her afraid of recoil in every other gun she ever handles. Granted this statement isn't a certainty, there is still a good chance it could make her recoil-sensitive.

And be sure to report back with what you decide.