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wcmaas · 06-20-2005, 04:13 PM

It was her first time. My youngest; a small 16 year old - small hands. First shot my Springfield XD9 Tactical then stepped up to my .45 auto (Para 1911, traditional). Who says girls can't handle the 45? Was able to hit the target with both guns although somewhat better with the 45. Hooked another one - she LOVES IT! So, for her personal gun in a few years, what do y'all think? I'm thinking Springer Mil-Spec due to short fingers or can a XD be made to accomodate the "shorties"?

And the range we went to was the Firing-Line in Huntington Beach. For you folks around that area, it is a great range.

TomSwift · 06-20-2005, 04:48 PM

Congrats on your daughter's introduction to firearms with dear old Dad. My 15 year old, 90 pound niece likes to shoot my XD-9 but absolutely LOVES my Springfield GI 1911. Something about that kind of power in a woman's hands just lights them up.

mcone · 06-27-2005, 04:41 PM

Gunsite Academy recommended the Colt 1911 (full-size) for my 17 year old daughter. Now you two report that these two girls love shooting the 45. Hmmm- Maybe I had better take her to dry-fire a 1911 at Gander Mountain.

06-20-2005, 04:13 PM	#1
wcmaas XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: The OC, DPR Kalifornia Posts: 34	Took my daughter to the range on Father's day... It was her first time. My youngest; a small 16 year old - small hands. First shot my Springfield XD9 Tactical then stepped up to my .45 auto (Para 1911, traditional). Who says girls can't handle the 45? Was able to hit the target with both guns although somewhat better with the 45. Hooked another one - she LOVES IT! So, for her personal gun in a few years, what do y'all think? I'm thinking Springer Mil-Spec due to short fingers or can a XD be made to accomodate the "shorties"? And the range we went to was the Firing-Line in Huntington Beach. For you folks around that area, it is a great range. __________________ Bill Vocatus atque non vocatus, Deus aderit.

06-20-2005, 04:48 PM	#2
TomSwift XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,133	Congrats on your daughter's introduction to firearms with dear old Dad. My 15 year old, 90 pound niece likes to shoot my XD-9 but absolutely LOVES my Springfield GI 1911. Something about that kind of power in a woman's hands just lights them up. __________________ Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy. Get Your Free Targets Here Ultrasonic Gun Cleaning

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06-27-2005, 04:41 PM	#3
mcone XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 263	Gunsite Academy recommended the Colt 1911 (full-size) for my 17 year old daughter. Now you two report that these two girls love shooting the 45. Hmmm- Maybe I had better take her to dry-fire a 1911 at Gander Mountain.