..because who doesn't love a good gun story? :wink:
Took a collegue, a woman, out to the range this week because she wanted to learn to shoot. She is afraid of guns, but wants to overcome that, and is looking for home protection.
She spent a bit of time shooting a Taurus 94 .22 and a Ruger 22/45. She handled both well, became more comfortable with them, but has a bit of recoil anticipation which is causing her to flinch. She'll get past it.
We talked about self defense and she wanted to shoot a round that was an acceptable SD load. I explained at a minimum that would be a .38, and it would be at it's most controllable in a heavier frame.
I loaded up the GP with standard pressure .38 and told her I'd fire it once so she could see and hear the difference. I had forgotten how well it shoots. We were only at 3 yards, but without me even paying much attention it went like a laser to the X. :shock:
She took control and her first shot was right on top of mine. I think the ability to do that did wonders for her confidence! She fired the remaining 4 and once she had a feel for it, her recoil anticipation returned and she went low, but she left with some confidence and is eager to return.
I forget sometimes what a great weapon the GP is. Just love this gun!
Took a collegue, a woman, out to the range this week because she wanted to learn to shoot. She is afraid of guns, but wants to overcome that, and is looking for home protection.
She spent a bit of time shooting a Taurus 94 .22 and a Ruger 22/45. She handled both well, became more comfortable with them, but has a bit of recoil anticipation which is causing her to flinch. She'll get past it.
We talked about self defense and she wanted to shoot a round that was an acceptable SD load. I explained at a minimum that would be a .38, and it would be at it's most controllable in a heavier frame.
I loaded up the GP with standard pressure .38 and told her I'd fire it once so she could see and hear the difference. I had forgotten how well it shoots. We were only at 3 yards, but without me even paying much attention it went like a laser to the X. :shock:
She took control and her first shot was right on top of mine. I think the ability to do that did wonders for her confidence! She fired the remaining 4 and once she had a feel for it, her recoil anticipation returned and she went low, but she left with some confidence and is eager to return.
I forget sometimes what a great weapon the GP is. Just love this gun!
