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allinhtown wrote: We looked at a Bersa .380, and I think it should be easier for her to shoot

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Divided Attention wrote: smaller is not always easier. Some of the smaller guns are just not fun to shoot because they are so light they hurt

stated, I would also not suggest a smaller (sized) weapon.

I would suggest, as has probably been stated earlier in this thread, to get a .22 and learn the basics, get rid of the jitters and understand shooting.
Then move back up to your .40 or a 9mm, or even possibly a .380.

I am a member of PSC and would be glad to take you and your G/F over there to shoot.
I have a couple of 9mms, a .22 Ruger and a new .380 (which I would not suggest for a new shooter due to the looooooong trigger on the bodyguard.

Let me know, evenings or weekends are good.
Evenings we can shoot until 8pm. I was there last night at 6pm, while it was hot, it was not near as hot as it was on Sunday morning at 9:30.

PM Me if interested and we can work out a time to meet

I have taken a few friends and their wives/girlfriends to PSC a few times, and as long as the hubby/boyfriend stayed out of the way, the ladies learned very easy and quickly.
If you don't mind working at an outside range, PM me and we can work out a time to go to PSC in Friendswood.
I have 4 different handguns to try out, as long as you provide the ammo (for the .380 or 9mm, Ill provide it for the .22)
SW Bodyguard 380 (small)
Springfield XD9, subcompact
Glock 19
Ruger 22/45
She wouldn't carry the ruger for defense, but its a great gun to learn on, cheap, very little to no recoil and can work out quirks quite easily.