I got this two days ago at Cabela's. It may have a little bit of a kick for you, but it also has Crimson Trace laser grips built in. Simply point the laser on the target and shoot.
Posted on 11/29/2008 2:02:31 PM PST by Chickensoup
I need to purchase handguns for my family. I prefer private sales. I need a plinger like a 22 and something that is protection. The protection would come in two sizes, one that a full grown adult could use, and one that I could use. I have problems with my hands and need something that won't kick so I dont drop the gun. Something that will fit in the Cabelas purse holster. Are ther also between seat car holsters?
Now back to the original question, you can look at my FReeper homepage to see my two. The revolver is a S&W 686. The auto is a Ruger P345. The auto probably wouldn’t work for you because it’s got a thumb safety. As for recoil, my 13 year old not quite 5’ 70 lb. daughter can comfortably shoot .38 Special from the revolver (haven’t tried her with .357 and don’t intend to for a few years)and .45 ACP from the auto.
Speaking of .22, I bought my daughter a Marlin model 60 rifle. It’s nearly identical to my first rifle, and it makes me smile that it’ll be hers as well.
For the untrained person....
Unarmed untill trained and profiecient, being unarmed is best.
“You will probably not be able to operate the slide on an auto. My wife can’t due to arthritis. “
You don’t need to use your thumbs at all to operate a slide. If you are right handed, you put the tips of your left hand fingers on the right side of the slide and the base of the palm on the left side of the slide. Grip the slide tightly this way and then push your right hand forward and the slide will easily move back and cock the gun. It is much better than using your thumb and index finger and it takes little strength.
I found the article in the April 08 edition. Wish this had been on the market before I bought my Ruger sp101 in .357 mag. Looks pretty good from the article.
That being said, most large towns have a shop where you can rent pistols and revolvers. See what you can handle comfortably. Minimum baseline should be a .38 Spl revolver for simplicity, accuracy and power.
I'd suggest you stick to revolvers. They're much easier to maintain. Breaking down an automatic can be very intricate. Many revolvers have fewer parts.
Would that were true! Check their website (http://www.kahr.com/), then when you find the piece you want, check with your local FFL dealer or shop.
Good hunting!
If she can handle a Glock 17 or Glock 21 in the 9x19 mm round, that would be best. The Glock's do not have a thumb safety. The safety is on trigger itself and is a no hassle type of safety.
By the way, just curious, what makes the pistol a collectors model?
That canned ammo is for hard times. If you need to use it you won't be worried about reloading.
because most of them were destroyed.
Sorry, family pulled me away. Not yet, my handguns are .44s and .45s. I'm intrigued by the .327 as well, and am trying to find someone with one to go shooting with!
The best advice when choosing a weapon is what works for you. Due to your special issues with your hands-I can only suggest that you go to a gun range where you can rent guns and try as many different models and calibers as possible.
As far as recoil- I personally think 9mm, or .40 cal will be ok for you to deal with IF you can find a comfortable ergonomic grip and will still stop someone with the appropriate ammunition. Not sure why you don’t go with a shotgun-but you know what you need.
No wonder my hand was black and blue the next day. (Not to mention I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn.) I just took what they sold me at the range. I don't know all this techie stuff. Thanks for the tip.
From the sound of things it looks like I probably live not too far from you.
If you want to go the range and try the Glock 30, FReepmail me. I have a Beretta Tomcat (.32 ACP) you can try and also a S&W .32Mag, but no Kel-Tec. However, I may be able to finagle a test shoot for it.
Destroyed? Interesting because most guns that don’t get used because they’re not popular just sit in a gun cabinet somewhere.
Then IMO get a Double Action revolver. All you do is pull the trigger and ... BANG!
Smith & Wesson still makes them (I think) or an *old* Colt, like a Detective Special, .38 spl cal, 2 1/2 snub nose (I have the Colt). You can get these for a reasonable price.
With your thumb problems you likely couldn't 'rack the slide' even on a small semi-auto like a Makarov or Walther PPK (I also have a Mak).
Good luck :-)
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