Need advice for defense pistol./revolver.

[cosermann]

I had her try that also. She just doesn't have the hand strength.

On what handgun did she try manipulating the slide?

 

[DadSmith]

Shield 9mm, Taurus tx22, Ruger SR 22.

 

[DadSmith]

Not everyone is capable of proper usage of a firearm, just like not everyone is capable of safe driving. Sometimes self defense tools become detrimental to the user and those around them.

My wife has bad arthritis and cannot rack anything. She has dry fired a LCR357 and LCR22. The LCR22 she could not pull the trigger but on the 357 she did, barely, but she did. We were just talking today about "what if"; sort of like your lady friend; we need to look at other options. The heart is there but the coordination and strength is not.

I have a feeling this is what her problem is. She is in her 80's so a lot to overcome. Her health is failing. I did tell her to buy a dog she did. A chihuahua pup. That should alert her to about any noise lol.

 

[Snapdragon]

I have a feeling this is what her problem is. She is in her 80's so a lot to overcome. Her health is failing. I did tell her to buy a dog she did. A chihuahua pup. That should alert her to about any noise lol.

Oh, yes. Got two myself. Not only are they the neighborhood watch, they are also the fireworks police.

 

[BrettonJudy7]

Explain to her that 25acp is identical to 22lr, except it is center fire and more reliable.

I would like to go on record, and officially state that .25ACP is most definitely not better than .22LR. Maybe in terms of it going *BANG* every time. Check out the article.

https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/...Of the people who were,, that number was 31%.

 

[BrettonJudy7]

With that being said, I have a lot of experience with a Walther P22. It's very easy to handle, and pretty similar in manual arms to the Ruger SR22. However, it is finicky with ammo, as most semi-auto .22LR pistols are. Recommend using high velocity ammo. CCI Minimags are best.

This gun can also be had at your preferred price point.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Oh, yes. Got two myself. Not only are they the neighborhood watch, they are also the fireworks police.

My 2 Chihuahuas have super-sonic hearing, so much so that they alert us when anyone steps foot on our property

 

[BrettonJudy7]

I'm re-reading through all of the posts now and seeing that conversation has switched to .38 special... I guess that's what I get for skimming and moving to comment... I must learn patience...