[TYVets]

A local indoor range charges $40 for 1 hr of range time, rental of a firearm and 50 rounds of ammo. Not a bad deal when you are unsure of what to buy.

I am sure you will get a lot of good advice here on FR, but what is comfortable to shoot for practice or self defense classes is so important. Get some range time BEFORE you buy.

I have only had one incidence of flinching, it was a nightmare. I found it is nearly impossible to hit what I was shooting at with my eyes closed.

[21twelve]

“I have only had one incidence of flinching, it was a nightmare. I found it is nearly impossible to hit what I was shooting at with my eyes closed.”

I find if I shoot with my eyes open I don’t flinch so much! ;)

[Jeff Chandler]

I agree, take her to a range. She should go with the largest caliber that she can comfortably shoot with accuracy.