Obviously ousting someone is the biggest win. However, I don't think you absolutely need to recall them to have a positive effect on other politicians. Forcing the other side into a recall where one has to spend time and money sends a bit of a message. If it is even close at all in a district that is generally a "safe district" (which it sounds like this may be) that sends a pretty good message too. I agree a resignation in the face of a recall would still be a might coup for the gun rights cause and for influencing other pirple state/district politicians. Of course a successful recall sends the loudest and clearest message. One thing to consider is recalls tend to have low voter turnout. This allows a well organized group that is more passionate about the issues leading to the recall to have a lot more influence than it might in a general election.
The first two recalls were HUGE wins for gun owners, even (perhaps particularly) those outside of CO.
The first two recalls were HUGE wins for gun owners, even (perhaps particularly) those outside of CO.