Quote:
Quote:
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a 357 as a first gun
This ^^^
I'd even say that there is no better gun to start with, and no collection should be without, a 357.
|
I respectfully disagree. A small daughter, 8 to 18 years old and weighing perhaps 90 lbs., should not be introduced to firearms by shooting a .357 Magnum. In my opinion that is ABSURD!
Many adult handgun shooters never shoot any handgun with more recoil or muzzle blast than a .357 Mag. How can that cartridge be the best beginner load?
A .22 rimfire is the best introductory cartridge for anyone younger and smaller than an NFL linebacker. PLEASE - give them a chance. My wife and daughters are not gun nuts but they have enjoyed shooting a Ruger Mk II Bull Barrel .22. I am sure they would have been shocked and scared if they had shot my SP 101 .357 Mag their first time at the range.