Taurus Model 85 - Yay or Nay?

[buffalobo]

Be fair, take her out and spend a full afternoon shooting many different pistols. She should be able choose what is most comfortable for her to shoot.

Manipulation of firearms can be practiced at home many times before even going to range.

As to the Taurus 85, have shot a couple, both functioned fine, average accuracy. For the price advertised ok value.

Taurus semi autos, I echo Rays sentiments about the revolvers, wouldn't own one.

For beginners - Ruger SP101, even the snubbie can be used as bludgeon when empty. Most recoil friendly snubbie. Mrs bo carries one, kinda heavy but not uncomfortable.

If you're unarmed you are a victim