For the last month or so I’ve been thinking about this same issue that Dammer is (see Female friendly beginner pistol?), in that I’m looking for a pistol that shoots a caliber bigger that .22 but fits the small hands of a 13 year old girl (my daughter). I did have a P22 and sold it to make room in the safe for a Ruger Single Six that I got her last year. But now my daughter wants a pistol and in a bigger caliber. Since I’m not one of the lucky holders of a 12(6), I guess 9mm is the next bigger caliber after .22LR. But what 9mm pistol would be good for the small hands of a 13 year old?
Pistol for a 13 year old??
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Have her try a revolver. S&W model 14 will shoot 38 Special. Either that or a model 66 (stainless) or a model 19 (blued). Go with a Hogue soft rubber grip.
A revolver is a great way to learn good shooting techniques. You can load light loads at first. Load 4 of the six chambers in a random pattern then close the cylinder. Two of the six will be a dry fire and will show any (or how much) of a flinch is present. Learn proper control and you will be able to shoot almost anything after that better.
A revolver is a great way to learn good shooting techniques. You can load light loads at first. Load 4 of the six chambers in a random pattern then close the cylinder. Two of the six will be a dry fire and will show any (or how much) of a flinch is present. Learn proper control and you will be able to shoot almost anything after that better.
Take her to a shop to try a few on for size. You might run into some resistance from shop owners due to her age though. Some of 'em think you need a permit just to touch a handgun. Ask the other members in your club if she can try theirs on for size. A Browning High Power may fit. Or a small frame S&W .38 revolver.
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Not that I've ever held one, but apparantly the Glock 19 (available as a non-restricted) has a small grip even though it just looks like a short mag'd G17. If your son likes the feel of the grip, maybe you can find a non-restricted version with a ported barrel - check with Questar.
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Correction; available as restricted, not prohibited.
I know easy typo to make. Personally, I say go .38 revolver all the way. Fits small hands, safe, easy transition from the single six, and ultra, ultra low recoil with wadcutter target loads. I've got a Taurus 6" .38 I picked up for a couple hundred for this very task. Recoil type's less disconcerting to new shooters than an auto.
