Good Date Gun for Female to Shoot

[twoguntommy]

What are some guns which a female who's never shot a gun would find fun to shoot? I have a Beretta U22 Neos which is really fun to shoot. But I want another so she and I can shoot at cans at the same time and we won't have switch guns. I'd prefer not buying two of the same gun. I want to spend less about $200 to $250 max.

 

[MontereyC6]

Pick up a .22 rifle. Fun and easy to shoot!

 

[Disposable Heart]

If she has never shot a gun, I would not spend the time shooting, I would be having eyes on her making sure safety was being followed.

Working at a range, I see alot of boyfriends bringing out the misses. They start shooting, while the misses starts sweeping everyone with a muzzle and has the thumb behind the slide.

Save your money for ammo and time, dont blow it on something only to have your friend not learn the proper techniques of shooting. Its better to have someone enjoy shooting, rather than not liking shooting because they got hurt or slide bit. It isnt the ROs responsibility to that, its the shooters (unless you are taking a class, which may be an option for your money).

 

[csm47362]

My Wife (girl friend at the time) started with a 10/22. And now she will shot just about everything I have. The first pistol was a S&W Target 22, then a G22. Now she likes to shot my Python and has a blast with the AR. Good luck.......

 

[AllenM]

Ruger MKII

 

[clt46910]

Find out what she likes watching on TV. Cowboys or James Bond. Then get a .22 in a similar type firearm.

 

[scottka]

I'm with AllenM. Find a used Ruger MKII and you should be able to get it around $200.Definitely worth it!

 

[Lucion]

Your "Love Gun" ?

 

[jeremy]

I would recommend an M-2 Browning.

 

[dice dealer]

A good cheap gun would be one of the heritage .22 revolvers ..

Cheap to buy and i hear good things about them

 

[Joe Williams]

S&W 22A or one of the Heritage or Cimarron .22s.

 

[indykid]

How about introducing her to evil weapons with an SAR-2 that has the Romanian front sight and muzzle brake installed. There is almost no recoil, it looks like an AK, sounds like an AK, but is user friendly.

 

[mike4sigs]

Funn shooter

My girl freind loves my browning buckmark with a bushnell holo graphic scope on it ! (she did well first time out) but for simple easy to use for first timer i would probably take a 22 revolver

 

[Delmar]

My buddy's 13 year old daughter shot my Hi Point .45 with no problems. It has a lot less recoil than his 1911 (which she only ever shot once and doesn't want to shoot again) because of that heavy slide. She fired once expecting the kick to be enormous. Shrugged her shoulders and emptied the mag!

 

[Eprobertson1]

If she has never shot a gun, I would not spend the time shooting, I would be having eyes on her making sure safety was being followed.

Working at a range, I see alot of boyfriends bringing out the misses. They start shooting, while the misses starts sweeping everyone with a muzzle and has the thumb behind the slide.

Save your money for ammo and time, dont blow it on something only to have your friend not learn the proper techniques of shooting. Its better to have someone enjoy shooting, rather than not liking shooting because they got hurt or slide bit. It isnt the ROs responsibility to that, its the shooters (unless you are taking a class, which may be an option for your money).

I agree with the top priority of safety! I would make sure that your attention is on her. By keeping her and everyone around safe, she would most likely feel that you are paying more attention to her than yourself and this make her feel more comfortable.

 

[kludge]

Maybe take a NRA Basic Pistol class together? Or hire a "coach" for a 1 hour range session, and then she might be able to choose from several.

We have debated in the past whether teaching a SO is a good idea or not, but my perspective is that doing something with her rather than for her is always more romantic. Plus it's not you who is being critical of her stance, grip or muzzle discipline, and that's always a good thing.

 

[jeremy]

I am telling you when I was an evil single soldier put a girl behind the "Ma Deuce" and let her rock out a couple hundred rounds. You may be rewarded later that night...

 

[dak109]

Depends, does she know anything about safe gun handling? If so start with mild recoil and work you way up. If not a clue on the safety issue start there.
I have helped a couple of females looking for guns. They seem to be willing to shoot about anything but don't know what to expect. I try not to let them get "turned off to guns" before they realize how much fun they are.

If you have more than one gun let her shoot alll of yours until she feels comfortable, then start shooting together.

 

[teddy12b]

I agree with the top priority of safety! I would make sure that your attention is on her. By keeping her and everyone around safe, she would most likely feel that you are paying more attention to her than yourself and this make her feel more comfortable.

+1. I'm with these guys.

 

[lovemywoods]

Pistol:
Ruger MarkII or MarkIII
Walther P22

Rifle:
Ruger 10/22

Avoid the temptation to have an noobie shoot a large caliber firearm just to see the shock and surprise on their face. It may be funny for a moment, but can often turn the person off to firearms forever.