Guest Countryblk Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for home protection for older adults with arthritis. My uncle is in his 70's and has developed pretty bad arthritis in both of his hands, but he can still palm his revolver but the poundage is to hard for him to pull the trigger. I thought about taking his gun to a Smith, but was afraid that a light pulling trigger might be a danger to him. If anyone has any suggestions, they would be most appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Most generally it's not a good idea to lighten up the triggers on S&W revolvers that will be used for self defense. Sometimes the hammer won't fall with sufficient force to set the round off. Take him to the gun shop and see if he can handle a Glock in 9mm. The double action trigger is light and smooth. The recoil shouldn't hurt him. Good luck. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 ....any of the Kimbers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I, too, would suggest him picking up a Glock in his favorite flavor. Then get a drop-in trigger kit. You can get them in 3 1/2 lbs. and even 2 lbs. That should make a very manageable rig for older hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY_Whitetailer Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I, too, would suggest him picking up a Glock in his favorite flavor. Then get a drop-in trigger kit. You can get them in 3 1/2 lbs. and even 2 lbs. That should make a very manageable rig for older hands. I agree with the suggestion to purchase a Glock...The striker fired Glock would be easier to manage than the double action trigger pull of your Uncle's revolver. Does heavier recoil cause him pain in his hands? If so, the 9mm should do the trick...If not, the 40 or 45 are nice calibers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csualumni21000 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Glock 19 or a long gun. If he is not carrying it out of the house get a long gun. Pistols are bad at killing things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_k Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Sorry, guys, I am new here and I have 2 questions. What do you think about Walther P22 5"??? And is that possible (and legal) - shooting outside - forest, gully, etc (WA)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoythunter37 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 ....any of the Kimbers.... Good luck with gettin any kimbers. My dad went to go get one of there 1911's last week and they told me that they are back ordered by 15. So they called Kimber to try and get them on there way and they told them they cant make them fast enough. Thats just crazy. Kimbers are by far one of the best guns out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail Freak Hunter Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Glock 19 or a long gun. If he is not carrying it out of the house get a long gun. Pistols are bad at killing things. Now I'm laughing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Might also consider a pump shotgun. Any burglar in the US knows the sound of a pump cycling in a shell. The sound alone would send most running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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