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QB wrote:Hopefully she'll gain some confidence, may just take some time and the right circumstances/environment. My best friend went to the range a few times with me but declined to shoot (noise, recoil, fear of the unknown, etc). I didn't push her but did go out and purchase a .22 for her to try at the range. She agreed to try it out and really started to enjoy our outings.

XDSConcealer wrote:

JustMe wrote:OK--here's the deal----does she WANT a revolver??? I will be the first to admit that I'm not a revolver girl!! To me, it is more complicated than my semi-automatics. I have a couple of them for training purposes--but they are NOT in my carry arsenal.

In order for her to be consistent with practicing-and eventually carrying, it needs to be something that she is comfortable with. Some of the revolvers & the smaller semis litterally hurt (for me) to shoot. I shoot them often enough to stay proficient--but they are always the last in the line up--when I finish shooting them-I'm done!

So many people think a woman needs a revolver because it is "easier" to learn. but, my Kitchenaide mixer has more moving parts than my semi automatics!

My saying is that guns are like shoes & underwear--if they don't fit right, they will make you miserable! And by "fit", I'm talking about more than just size

I know you didn't want a lecture--so I tried to stay nice!!

I appreciate the feedback but she just doesn't have the hand strength to rack the slide. I agree with you that I like the feel of the semi-auto's a lot better but if she can't chamber a round then what's the point? I figured starting her off with a 380 revolver so something like that she will gain some confidence. Further, loading, unloading and pulling the hammer back to shoot should be easier for her. I bought a 32 auto for her thinking that would be a great starter gun for her (Kel-Tec) and she can't pull the slide at all.

She's tried my XD-40 and my XDS and she just doesn't have the strength. Aside from starting a workout program that consists of adding semi-auto racking I'm hoping to get some thoughts on firearms to at least get her started.

Thanks!