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Originally Posted by Glenn E. Meyer
I have recently seen the new Ruger 9mm carbine in action. It is light and trivial recoil. Shotguns are not the way to go - let's skip the god of thunder's hammer cliches.
I had a coworker who could never understand why his frail elderly wife wouldn't go shoot the 12 gauge pistol grip he bought for her defense. He was an idiot. There was a recent show with Michael Bane and Gabe Suarez shooting various pistol grip, Shockwave type and fully stocked shotguns. See if it is online and then rethink a shotgun.
Pumps are notorious for malfunctions if short stroked, etc. - esp. with folks with little practice. The next shot is a bear if not held properly.
A 10/22 she could shoot would be better than a shotgun that she can't.
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Some scoff at the notion, but a BX-25 equipped 10/22 loaded with quality CCI loads would be NO FUN to face down and has nearly 0 recoil and low noise. Would be effective and even fun for her to train with. A 9mm carbine might also be an even better choice if she can handle it. The Beretta Cx4 Storm is a proven reliable gun in service with a surprising number of Police departments and similar entities around the world. The new Ruger 9mm carbine also shows promise.