longtooth wrote:This is my general opinion also. Flint you remember the lady at the class you attended. She really has the strength problems. Size & recoil are issues. That precludes the light revolvers. She seems determined to carry a semi.
Yes, I remember her quite well, mostly for her friendly smile and great attitude. She seemed quite enthusiastic about getting her CHL.
She shot very well (with a SA), and I see no problem with her going that route. I would recommend she try to stay with a pistol in the 20-25 oz. range (for weight). It needs to be 100% reliable with the ammo she will be using. Even if someone else has to "break it in" and test the "carry ammo", make sure it will run for her when she needs it.
Whatever she settles on, a trigger pull between 4-6 lbs. will be about right for her as long as the grip configuration is comfortable for her AND it allows her to get the "distal joint" (first joint) of her trigger finger on the trigger, not the pad of the finger. This will help greatly with her hand strength issues.
Limit her shooting to 20 rounds per session at 3-5 yards, and I'll wager she's gonna do great!
Please send her (and her husband) my regards, and I hope that some day we will all have the opportunity to get together to visit and shoot some.
Flint.