It is the perfect starter gun and it is ABSOLUTELY what I would start a new shooter off with, man, woman or child.Yeah that's almost the goal. She came to me with interest in learning guns and to shoot, so I know she enjoys it. She just so happen to pick the unexpected 22 of all calibers and it through me off.
Many will find, once they really get comfortable with that, they want to push the envelope a little more. Sometimes that is hours, perhaps weeks, sometimes months, sometimes years. I figure, as long as they enjoy shooting whatever they choose, it's a good thing and heck.. 22 ammo is cheap too!