Posted on 03/05/2021 7:38:51 AM PST by Onthebrink
In most cases, you’ll want to focus on either a shotgun or a pistol. Shotguns, especially pump-action shotguns, are generally easy to use, point well, and mostly handle by feel. However, shotguns can be heavier and come with a good amount of recoil. If this is a problem, you might want to go with a handgun instead. No matter what type of firearm you choose, from a revolver to a rifle, you should remember to prioritize two things: recoil and reliability.
A gun with lighter recoil is often better for older shooters. Although it may seem counterintuitive, a heavier, larger gun can help with this, because there’s more surface area to dissipate the energy. Reliability is also key, especially in-home or self-defense situations. You definitely don’t want your gun to jam at the worst possible moment. Keeping these things in mind, here are some of my recommendations for the best guns for older shooters.
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Shotguns don’t have to be 12 gauge.
16ga, 20ga, 28ga, and .410 can be much more light and svelte with far less recoil.
there’s more surface area to dissipate the energy.
RETARDED!!
I liked my SKS and my remington 870 short barrel, along with my pocket sized .380, but when my dad died last summer and left me a Ruger 10/22 with scope and a bunch of high capacity magazines, a Mossburg semi-auto tactical shotgun and a Glock 19 with a bunch of magazines, two of them 32 round, well, I’m good. :)
Seriously, coupled with the almost 40,000 rounds, my dad really set me up for the world we find ourselves in. Thanks dad!
My Grandpa passed away at age 55 of a heart attack.(smoker since age 13) Wasn’t a month later Grandma bought a .410 and practiced shooting pop cans in the backyard weekly. She passed away with that .410 next to her night stand when she was 98. She was very loving to us grandkids, but we all knew not to cross her.
Shoots accurately, effectively and scare the crap out of people when they see it.
I like it!
No recoil and almost limitless ammo.
Lethal too with eye shots.
Why isn’t my Shoulder -Mounted Rocket Launcher in there?
Been looking at the M&P 9mm EZ. Want a new carry gun. Also looking at the Sig M17 or 320 model.
“He’s a deadeye!”
I Laughed Too.
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How about “weight”
To absorb recoil.
I agree with the Mossberg 500, but in 12g. All-round workhorse of a shotgun. Not the best for competitive shooting but it’s an okay skeet shooter, bird gun, and of course bedside companion.
I like my Ruger 6” GP100. Nice bang with .357 Magnum. The LC9s is a great 9mm.
If I want less recoil, I’ll go with my H&K VP9.
For plinking, I’ll go with my Walther Arms Colt 1911 Government Tribute.
I’ve got all the ranges and target types and sizes covered from the barrel touching the meat between the future decedent’s eyes to 800 meter country. I’m good.
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It seems like an old gun would be best for an old person. Like a 50-70 Sharps carbine.
I am a senior 72 yoa.
My go to gun is a Benelli Nova Pump tactical shot gun , with an unmodified barrel , and a extender kit for the tubular mag. She will hold 7 rounds.
Low recoil and with the barrel completely unmodified or choked, a 3.5 inch cartridge with rifled slug is accurate within 3 inches at 100 yards.With 00 buck it will take out a group at 40 yards.
The only complaint I have is that with the last two rounds out of seven the gun gets light.But I can adjust for that.
Everyone is different. but that’s my go to gun.I keep a fully stocked ammo belt with 21 rounds with my gun.
Hi.
“I like my Ruger 6” GP100. “
Me too. Accurate, and will bring most animals down at 50 yrds.
5.56mm
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