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ltc444 · May 29, 2012, 07:14 PM

A lot of good thoughts.

For a new shooter (male or female) the pistol should fit comfortably in the hand. It should point naturally on target. The trigger finger should curl onto the trigger without interference from the grip. Trigger pull should be comfortable. The caliber should be comfortable to shoot.

If these factors are accounted for, the new shooter will have a positive experience. A positive experience will encourage another person to join ranks.

In the case of a wife you will probably get another gun or two out of the deal.

I speak from experience. My wife fell in love with my Ruger MkII, Win 94 in 44Mag and my AR 15. Since she has claimed them I get another 1911, AR-15 with more bells and whistles and a third TBD.

May 29, 2012, 07:14 PM	#16
ltc444 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2011 Location: Vernon AZ Posts: 1,195	A lot of good thoughts. For a new shooter (male or female) the pistol should fit comfortably in the hand. It should point naturally on target. The trigger finger should curl onto the trigger without interference from the grip. Trigger pull should be comfortable. The caliber should be comfortable to shoot. If these factors are accounted for, the new shooter will have a positive experience. A positive experience will encourage another person to join ranks. In the case of a wife you will probably get another gun or two out of the deal. I speak from experience. My wife fell in love with my Ruger MkII, Win 94 in 44Mag and my AR 15. Since she has claimed them I get another 1911, AR-15 with more bells and whistles and a third TBD.