My wife shoots one all the time. Competently and accurately.
A 1911 is a more training intensive gun than most alternatives. A lightweight, 4” tall 1911 in 45 acp would be hard for me to shoot - not much to grip, not much weight to help and plenty of recoil. NOT in any way a good choice for ANY new shooter, let alone most women.
“My wife shoots one all the time. Competently and accurately.”
As does mine. If she could conceal it she’d carry the 4 inch 629 we have in the safe. Her preferred load for that is a 210 grain JHP over 8.5 grains of Bullseye.
Best,
L