New Shooter Needs A gun: With a Twist

XD Slide Pull

My wife has a similar problem with her XD 3' subcompact chambered in 9mm. She picked the gun out and is able to pull the slide back enough to release it to chamber a round from the magazine, but not enough to engage the slide stop for full magazine +1 carry or to strip it for cleaning/maintenance.

I came across this product today which seems like a possible option. With the slide pull, you use whole arm strength and don't have to put pressure on your wrists and fingers at atypical angles. This may or may not be the answer. We haven't tried it yet, but it seems feasible.
 
Dittos to Pistiolero Berrta. (sorry about the spelling)

Get her something that SHE Likes. that fits her and she is comfortable with.

It took me 25 years to learn that lesson. Now my bride and friend is now my shooting companion. I wasted a lot of time and great experiences because I was to mule headed to listen.

When my wife asked to learn to shoot, I took her to Caswells of Mesa AZ. Introduced her to the head of the Instructors, explained that she was a Brand new shooter and walked away. It was extremely hard as I am a pretty good Pistol Coach.

They set her up with an instructor who the patience and took the time to get her started right. Now she out shoots me and is in the process of claiming my guns. That s ok because when she claims one I get to buy another.
 
As others have stated, these work well (though I use mine for a BUG only)--Practical in so many ways:

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-Cheers
 
22 target pistol

Have your cousin get a 22 target pistol. Browning Buckmark or Ruger Mark II on the used market will be reasonably priced and retain good resale value.

The 22 will provide 5-10 times the training and familiarization a centerfire gun will (ammo is one fifth to one-tenth the cost depending where you shop).

This will put her (them, all of you) on the range where you will get to see a large variety of guns being used. Will also give plenty of opportunity to talk the the owners and maybe handle and shoot a few (gun owners happy with their guns are usually PROUD to show them off to someone the perceive as interested, safe and polite).

The gentle recoil is a plus for training as well as for fragile wrists. Handling the gun for long periods will strengthen the hands and wrists.

Again, I recommend you ALL consult CorneredCat.com.
http://www.corneredcat.com/

Lost Sheep
 
Another vote for the Ruger LCR. I sell them very often to women. Use a 110gr load combined with its good grip size and recoil is very manageable. The do make make the LCR in a .22, I sold one today. Yes, a .22 is not the best defensive round, but better a .22 than nothing.

Please do your homework on the PT22 from Taurus. We have had a number returned to the shop for mechanical issues.

Cheers!
 
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