to trade it in on a S&W .357. That is sort of a long story.Does he want to sell the S&W, then?
to trade it in on a S&W .357. That is sort of a long story.Does he want to sell the S&W, then?
I have two daughters and the oldest one just received her carry permit, she hasn't purchased a handgun yet. My advice is to get them some training starting with basic gun handling and marksmanship.
If your daughters are like mine , this training should be administered by someone other that you.
Let them try every hand gun you own and ask them how it feels and if they like to shoot it. The answers to those questions will steer you in the right direction. weMy daughters HATE shooting my snubbie and it is not an air ight. They don't like glocks or XD's because the grips are too large for them to manipulate the controls easily.
The oldest is now leaning toward a Springfield EMP or a Taurus 709 Slim.
I would never have suggested either of those weapons to her at the beginning of this journey.
To sum up my recent experiences ,Get them into some defensive pistol training that includes marksmanship.
Let them shoot as many different types and sizes of guns as possible
Let them choose what feels right to them, as long as its 9mm or greater, because if they enjoy shooting it they will practice and become proficient.
I should probably stay out of this, but . . .
Lightweight snubbies in .38 are huge mistake for a new shooter. They're easy to carry, but that's about it. They're fine for experienced shooters who know what they're getting and are willing to accept the discomfort of shooting them to practice. Most new shooters will fire a couple of rounds from a lightweight .38 and in most cases will be done for good with guns. It's unlikely they will achieve any significant level of proficiency with it.
Everyone assumes that a 38 snubby is the best 1st pistol for a women. Why? Long trigger pull, heavy trigger pull, low capacity, difficult to reload worse under stress, short barrel less accurate and harsher recoil. Where is any of this of benefit to a NOOB lady shooter?
Point is don't choose for her, work with her help her choose what works best for her.
It is our job as a Dad to keep our kids safe, that includes teaching them to protect themselves when we aren't around!
very true, the best of both worlds.Forget the .38's. Go with .357's instead. More bang for the buck and they can use .38's for practice.