I think you should get a new instructor
Just a note to let you know NOT all Male Firearms Instructors think the Only gun for a Lady is a .22 Rimfire. I used to teach a number of "Ladies Only" Firearms Classes. During those classes the ladies had a chance to handle a bunch of different Handguns from pellet pistols to Smith and Wesson Model 29s. The class ran Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm until 10pm for a total of 8 weeks plus two live fire Range days. When they finished they had Certs. for Basic Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzle Loading Rifle and Pistol plus WA State Hunter Ed. They had all had a chance to fire a Cylinder or a Magazine full of any of the Firearms that we had available. About 30+ if memory serves. Of the 40 who began the first class we graduated 40 with Three Fourths of them obtaining there CPL. That class even included a student who gave birth Three days after the last Range Day! She named the Baby after the other Instructor. Tony didn't mind that they used the name spelt with an "I". The Mother had to have her Husband hang onto her S&W .38 Chief Special during the delivery but she reclaimed it later that day, before leaving the Hospital! The Staff never knew; she said it was NONE of their business.Okay, I'm not really sorry
For some women a .22 is great. Low recoil, builds confidence, will offer more protection than nothing, people can die from a .22 round. But if a woman is purchases a 9mm and is practicing with it, I can't understand why anyone would tell her she should go purchase a smaller round. If she is struggling with it, it's the instructors job to help her get over what ever she is struggling with, recoil, fear of the "bang", weak wrists, stance, etc. I'm sure you know this, though, KKG.
I haven't been around for a while but I wanted to let you know about an excellent pistol I picked up for concealed carry. Now normally I'm a Sig gal, but the Browning Black Label 1911 .380 is a great shooter. I got the 4.25" barrel with the night sites. This pistol punches paper like a 9 (yeah I know the .380 is a 9mm short). I love the 1911 design and the Black Label is 85% the size of a 1911. Fits beautifully in my hand and no noticeable recoil. It is also available in .22 LR if that is your desired caliber. If anyone is interesred, I'll post a picture when I can find it. Found it.
Yep the range up here charge a fee to shoot and then to rent a gun you pay another fee and have to buy 50 rounds of ammo from them also .then if you want to rent a different gun you have to pay another fee it sucks.i went through it with my aunt .we rented three different guns . your best bet is try to find someone you know has a gun you want to try just buy AmmoOk I read through this thread. I carry a G42 right now and aside from wanting to get a nicer holster, I also like the idea of getting out there and trying different guns. I only shot a Walther PK380 to compare to the G42. I 100% agree with being more concerned about how many holes I can accurately get in and not necessarily the size of the hole. IDK why I've always thought ranges charge per gun you rent, although it seems at SafeFire its 1 fee and you can trade out? Also, any current recommendations for lessons? I'm not opposed to male instructors, however a female did my CHL gun safety course and it was nice that she knew the struggles us lady face.
Agreed. I also give new shooters a mag with one cartridge. If they handle it okay, I give them two in the next mag. They have to prove to me they can safely handle the transition of firing and remaining or getting back on target. If there are no problems, then we talk about more cartridges or a full mag. It's a step process that gives us more time to learn. It also forces them to try new calibers one cartridge at a time. If you're learning from me I take my time. I will never be the instructor that wishes they had gone slower or not given a that full magazine to a shooter.
I went through that in other post lol never give a new SHOOTER a fully loaded gun
Ok I read through this thread. I carry a G42 right now and aside from wanting to get a nicer holster, I also like the idea of getting out there and trying different guns. I only shot a Walther PK380 to compare to the G42. I 100% agree with being more concerned about how many holes I can accurately get in and not necessarily the size of the hole. IDK why I've always thought ranges charge per gun you rent, although it seems at SafeFire its 1 fee and you can trade out? Also, any current recommendations for lessons? I'm not opposed to male instructors, however a female did my CHL gun safety course and it was nice that she knew the struggles us lady face.
It's also too early in the morning for double negatives... "not for people without" so I DO have basic handgun handling skills, just need practice and constructive criticism...
You don't need to be a member to be a part of LL. We meed the first Thursday of the month, and first meeting of the year is April 5th. If you are interested in going, send me a PM and we can arrange to meet at the gate.I'd love to! I'm on the waitlist for TriCounty so in 17 years maybe! Hehe
if she is uncomfortable, don't press it. Give her time.
My Bersa Thunder 380 has a light recoil it isn't heavy and I enjoy it, I have some nerve issues and it works for me
