nick romero Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 so my daughter wants to start shooting and im having a hard time choosing a gun for her. alot of people are suggesting i do a g17 with a jagger open kit. i shoot production my self so im a little confused on what i should get her, any suggestions would be helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollowhandle Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 My daughter is 11. When she was 10 she moved up to 9mm. She did not like the Glock at all. I got a 9mm 1911 and she loves it. Less recoil and you could use thinner grips if you need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abn-rgr Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 My daughter is small and has been shooting an M&P 9mm since she was 10. She is 13 now and still loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosshooter00 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I have started a handful of junior boys and girls with the Springfiel XDM 9mm. The ones that stuck with it like the versatility of changing the grip size as they've grown. FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick romero Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 cool thanks for all the info guys! im gonna maybe give her an mp and see how she likes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Take her to a range that rents guns and let her try a variety or, if you're like me, buy a bunch and what she doesn't like goes in my pile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick romero Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 hahaha i like your thinking TMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKT1106 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Unless she tries something else and just loves it, I would go with M&P or XD/XDM platforms. They are easy to operate, clean and shoot and great to learn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Remember to teach her the "close to the body" technique for racking the slide so that she doesn't get frustrated with some of the heavier sprung guns there while trying different guns out. God forbid, she becomes revolver shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old506 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 My two girls are a little behind yours but I am going straight to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxriver6 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Take her to a range that rents guns and let her try a variety or, if you're like me, buy a bunch and what she doesn't like goes in my pile This!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I agree, get her more involved in the buying process, besides, it gives you more "bonding" time together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hello: Get her a Glock 34 and let her shoot it--alot. My son was 10 when he could shoot it and he is not very big. The 115 grain bullets worked best for him not the heavy 147's. The light pistol helps with the light slide. My XD-9 tactical did not work for him at all. Next will be a 6" STI 2011 in 9mm I built. My 9 year old can rack that one with no problems but he likes the 9mm STI open pistol since it looks cool Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkS_A18138 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 If you want her to enjoy shooting put her in a 1911 open gun...38 super and load it down! I did that for years with my daughter and she loved it, till finding the world shotgun...Damn sporting Clays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffshoreMan72 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 My 13 year old daughter shoots an CZ Czechmate open gun and does well with it. I have tried everything and if you don't want to put her in open gun then the M&P has the shortest trigger reach and works well for kids and women that can't reach the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 You have received a lot of very biased suggestions, we are all that way. I have seen more women pushed into the wrong division/gun than I care to relate. Let HER shoot several platforms/divisions/power levels. Your job in the process is to make sure she can grip them properly and see which one she smiles about the most. The highest comfort level acheivable is very important to the overall performance level with women shooters. That said, make sure to try the CZs, Tanfos, M&Ps and XDs. The SVI signature IC grip on the 2011 platform is the most suitable for smaller hands and is WAY better than a trimmed polymer grip. Also, if it suits her best, there is nothing wrong with Limited minor or Single Stack minor or even Open minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick romero Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 I have decided on a mp pro 9mm for here to start with. i hope she likes it if not we can transition from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Remember to teach her the "close to the body" technique for racking the slide so that she doesn't get frustrated with some of the heavier sprung guns there while trying different guns out. God forbid, she becomes revolver shooter. And just what is wrong with shooting a revolver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick romero Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 there is nothing wrong with shooting a revolver but i don't think my 13yr would like it but hey ill throw that out there as well. Thanks again for all the great tips and recommendations guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Try an older Browning Hi Power. Light recoil and good ergonomics for a small hand. Plus she can shoot Ltd. and Ltd. 10. Good luck, hope she enjoys shooting. Don't push her to much to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Try an older Browning Hi Power. Light recoil and good ergonomics for a small hand. Plus she can shoot Ltd. and Ltd. 10. Good luck, hope she enjoys shooting. Don't push her to much to begin with. Good gun to learn on. If you are running in USPSA, I'd remove the magazine safety. IT makes for a safer, and definitely easier time at ULSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick romero Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 ORANGEMAN711- the browning hi power is a great recommendation. i wil have to look into that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 God forbid, she becomes revolver shooter. Yeah, that would be awful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip_E Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I like the idea of going to the range and renting a bunch of guns. If you belong to a club, ask members if she can shoot theirs. Instead of trying to find the magic gun that fits all 13 year old girls, find the one that fits her hands and your wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffshoreMan72 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I let mine shoot over 20 before she chose the Czechmate...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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