Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,309
A .22lr is an excellent *first* handgun . First handgun doesn't have to be only gun forever and ever.
Get her an at least medium sized gun that fits her hand, and she Likes . Let her enjoy it, and learn basic through intermeadate marksmanship skills . Encourage her to continue to try different guns for the experience. Once she shoots well and is confident, there will be plenty of birthdays and christmases.
In the meanwhile if need be for home defense a magdump of .22lr to center mass is better than harsh words or pepper spray. Also consider a Home Defense long gun, that she can shoot well.
As far as ammo from a 4inch-ish handgun, the fragmentation and shallow penetration of Stingers or segmented vs 16-18 inch penetration of 40gr RN is a tossup. I'd use whatever 40gr rn or 36gr hp, on basis of reliability.
I get the idea of some exposure to the noise as preperation for defensive, but a very little bit of that goes a long, long, way. In an crowded indoor range environment, use double protection, ie plugs and muffs. I like good electronic muffs, but in an indoor range with lots of other people firing, they aren't much help.
Get her an at least medium sized gun that fits her hand, and she Likes . Let her enjoy it, and learn basic through intermeadate marksmanship skills . Encourage her to continue to try different guns for the experience. Once she shoots well and is confident, there will be plenty of birthdays and christmases.
In the meanwhile if need be for home defense a magdump of .22lr to center mass is better than harsh words or pepper spray. Also consider a Home Defense long gun, that she can shoot well.
As far as ammo from a 4inch-ish handgun, the fragmentation and shallow penetration of Stingers or segmented vs 16-18 inch penetration of 40gr RN is a tossup. I'd use whatever 40gr rn or 36gr hp, on basis of reliability.
I get the idea of some exposure to the noise as preperation for defensive, but a very little bit of that goes a long, long, way. In an crowded indoor range environment, use double protection, ie plugs and muffs. I like good electronic muffs, but in an indoor range with lots of other people firing, they aren't much help.