Limp Wristing
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SapperMapper
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I would add +1 to starting her off on a .22. That way you avoid the whole flinch syndrome.
Then work on the grip - it's been stated already - push/pull or isosceles, whatever helps her support the weapon. Make sure the grip isn't too big for her hands.
Then work on the grip - it's been stated already - push/pull or isosceles, whatever helps her support the weapon. Make sure the grip isn't too big for her hands.
The lower the weight of the auto pistol's receiver, the more reliant it is on the resistance of the hand to compress the recoil spring. A steel frame gun has plenty of enertia on it's own to resist the recoil spring, with any reasonable amount of grip strength.
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LKB3rd gets the cake 
. Good response.
My experience with 9mm polymers is that though the recoil isn't bad, they do produce a lot of muzzle flip, given the fact that they are relatively top heavy. I was able to produce stove pipes with my old Springfield XD9 without trying too hard. So a firm grip (just short of jiggling the gun) is a must. On the other hand, try as I might, I've not been able to induce a stove pipe in my 1911 45 ACP, though I know it is possible.
A 22 is another good option, though I understand that she isn't interested in her own gun at this point. But the best way to get her interested is to rent a 22, as you said, and see how she does with it. A 22 is probably the best to influence somebody who may not be interested otherwise. Maybe the G19 is a bit much for her. My mother has a Hi-Standard Citation in 22 LR and loves shooting it. It feels like shooting a CO2 pellet gun. She really doesn't like shooting anything else.
. Good response.My experience with 9mm polymers is that though the recoil isn't bad, they do produce a lot of muzzle flip, given the fact that they are relatively top heavy. I was able to produce stove pipes with my old Springfield XD9 without trying too hard. So a firm grip (just short of jiggling the gun) is a must. On the other hand, try as I might, I've not been able to induce a stove pipe in my 1911 45 ACP, though I know it is possible.
A 22 is another good option, though I understand that she isn't interested in her own gun at this point. But the best way to get her interested is to rent a 22, as you said, and see how she does with it. A 22 is probably the best to influence somebody who may not be interested otherwise. Maybe the G19 is a bit much for her. My mother has a Hi-Standard Citation in 22 LR and loves shooting it. It feels like shooting a CO2 pellet gun. She really doesn't like shooting anything else.
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