[shoeshooter]

Perhaps some of you can find encouragement in this. A year ago when I told my spouse that I was going to buy my first pistol she was not happy. She had a longstanding fear & dislike of guns in general, and one in her house just wasn't happening. I stood firm, however, and bought it anyway. As my involvement in shooting has grown, she has remained largely silent, but a little resentful.

A couple of months ago the ice began to thaw, and she began asking questions and even expressed interest in learning to shoot. Well, today we made our first trip to Magnolia. She had only shot once, a 12 ga. 25 years ago. That left a very unpleasant memory. I was a little smarter than the moron that handed her a shotgun. She put about 100 rounds through my S & W 2206. Those .22 LR's don't even budge it's 39 oz. all steel frame.

She LOVED IT! She met Captain-03, SubGunFan, EZGO, and Suberjc. She said they were nice. Now she wants to go back...tomorrow if possible. Wants to know if we can take a "picnic" next time. So the moral is...be patient, let them initiate it, and start them out on the right gun.

As to the photo, we definitely need to work on her technique. But she got over her fear, so today was a success.

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[nhstk02]

Nice

 

[jbpmidas]

I drop hints every now and again to my wife. I keep hoping!

 

[SubGunFan]

I think her shooting form looks DARN good for the first time with a pistol. Shoe you must be a good teacher.

All she needs is a holster and mag pouches.............. and she will be taking you to the pistol matches.

Maybe next time a 38 revolver with wadcutter ammo........

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[shoeshooter]

Maybe next time a 38 revolver with wadcutter ammo........

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Got that covered. My Model 10-5 4" is gonna be "hers" when she's ready.

 

[mildot]

Way to go :thumbup:

 

[Mrs. Hammer]

That's great. Glad to see her getting involved.

 

[sidroski]

Shoe, you are a smooth operator. Gone from no guns in the house to Annie Oakley. Well done my friend.

 

[Xd357]

congrats!! now you can spend more money on guns!!

 

[Leopardcurdog]

That's great! My wife and I shoot together all the time. She enjoys it, and realizes the importance of it.

 

[jkpz28]

Good stuff, I got my GF out to the range last time I went and she was a little scared at first but warmed up very quickly. She had a blast shooting my buddies 10/22, one of the reasons I picked up the SIG 522 is to have her something to plink with. The bad part was once she started shooting my glock 22 she got really really into it and shot up all my ammo, lol. I was proud to see her handle the 40 cal so well. She really enjoyed the pistols. Only bad part was I got her the Taurus Slim 9mm and that thing was waaaaay off. I was standing 10 ft, if that, from the target and couldnt even hit inside the paper. We took it back to the shop to get looked at.

 

[DESOTO]

I dont think my wife will jump on the band waggon any time soon... But I guess we will see....

 

[spmwheels]

I'm proud and at the same time hate to admit my first experience with my wife shooting was with a winchester single shot bolt 22 and she put me to shame. she still hasnt warmed up to any of my bigger guns yet such as the 12guage but she loves the 22 and the new bersa thunder 380.

 

[ree_countrygirl]

awesome!!!!!!!! see if she can come to the M&G. itd be cool if me n ms hammer n her could shoot together

 

[mgeoffriau]

Great job! My wife had a great time on first trip to the range -- I'm embarassed to say I haven't taken her back since...despite her occasional reminders that she'd like to go back.

If you ever decide to sell that 2206, let me know...it'd make a nice companion to my 422.

 

[M1GarandFan]

Great job getting her to the range, Shoe. My wife was the same way until I brought her with me one day. Now she owns her own 9mm XD(m) and M-1 Carbine (that needs a new barrel put one). She will be coming with me to the M&G. Maybe your wife, Mrs. Hammer, and her could all shoot together.

 

[Dion B]

That is awesome!! My wife shoots sporadically and I am trying to get her more into it. She usually shoots very well when she does. Hopefully you will have a great shooting partner soon.

Dion

 

[captain-03]

Yes - it was very nice meeting her the other day ... I certainly hope that this is just the first of many visits you two will make to the range. BTW: She did pretty darn well!!