girlfriend with a disability - revolver options?
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I’ve got a Beretta 380 Cheetah 86 with a tip up barrel in 380, it’s designed for people with issues like your girlfriend, only part it doesn’t fit is the inexpensive part
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Ruger Blackhawk will shoot 38 spl 9mm or 357
Get a 22 and I would say skip the revolver. Double action requires a fair bit of hand strength to operate. Rimfire will have as heavy trigger pull as center fire in double action maybe more. Single action might be too difficult as well . I would recommend a 22 semi. 22 is less powerful so has much lighter recoil springs be much easier to operate then centerfire semi and the trigger pull will be 4 0r 5 lbs vs 15 to 20.
I own revolvers and I even have a 617. Great gun but she likely does not have the hand strength to operate it.
I own revolvers and I even have a 617. Great gun but she likely does not have the hand strength to operate it.
I’d suggest a 22 revolver like many others but the S&W 617 is one I’d be cautious purchasing as it’s heavy.
Out of the box suggestions: quality air pistol (Air or Co2). No recoil , light weight and might target 500 grams roughly and often has good ergonomics. Used CO2 locally can be had for 5-600$
Brian
Out of the box suggestions: quality air pistol (Air or Co2). No recoil , light weight and might target 500 grams roughly and often has good ergonomics. Used CO2 locally can be had for 5-600$
Brian
I would also suggest a .22 wheelgun, specifically a S&W Model 17....or, you could get a S&W Model 14 and load some light .38 target loads. Really, either of those with grips she is comfortable with (Gripper for larger hands, maybe some finger groove Houge if she has smaller hands)....I think she would like. Another option (and perhaps the best, but hard to find) is a Model 63 J frame in .22 Lr. It is the one handgun my oldest daughter actually enjoys shooting.
Even with her diminished strength/grip, your girlfriend should find it comfortable to shoot these in single action, and possibly double if you get a lighter main spring.. Really, any of those would work for her imo, and you have a good quality wheelgun that you both could enjoy, and several generations after you. I have all of them, and love them all.
Even with her diminished strength/grip, your girlfriend should find it comfortable to shoot these in single action, and possibly double if you get a lighter main spring.. Really, any of those would work for her imo, and you have a good quality wheelgun that you both could enjoy, and several generations after you. I have all of them, and love them all.
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Might be best to ask at your range if anyone has such a gun (anything already mentioned in this thread) that she could try, before you go to the trouble of buying one that she might not be able to use.
Next best would be dry-firing at your local gun shop; she can test for grip and trigger pull or single-action cocking if applicable. (NB: many .22 rimfire guns don't like being dryfired.)
Also note that centrefire revolvers can take really mild reloads; the PPC and Cowboy folk regularly load for next to no recoil, and that ends up being far more pleasant to shoot than full factory loads.
Next best would be dry-firing at your local gun shop; she can test for grip and trigger pull or single-action cocking if applicable. (NB: many .22 rimfire guns don't like being dryfired.)
Also note that centrefire revolvers can take really mild reloads; the PPC and Cowboy folk regularly load for next to no recoil, and that ends up being far more pleasant to shoot than full factory loads.
S&W M&P9 Shield EZ check it out. All controls on it are specifically designed for shooters with less strength and dexterity. This may fit the bill.
https://youtu.be/_7PCC_AeuM8
https://youtu.be/_7PCC_AeuM8
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My guess is she will find Just about any .22 revolver enjoyable. Depending on her hand size, bigger 6” + may be ok and very accurate longer out. shorter will be lighter and fun as hell at 10-20 yards with soup cans or standing clays. Cheap to shoot, most are solid built so they don’t feel like toys (Taurus is a less expensive brand works fine but there are many more in the sub $200 range ) and just plane fun and easy to handle.
Happy triggers!
Happy triggers!
My wife is 4'11" and no longer shoot 9mm or 38sp at the range because of her carpal tunnel so she has switched back to her Browning 1911-22 and Bearcat. The 1911-22 is 85% the size, super light, slide is easy to work and very reliable. And she likes her stainless Bearcat with the rose wood grips because it is small enough where she could #### the hammer back with one hand even with her injury.
I would suggest when all this virus thing gets done, when ??, See if someone has a 22 revolver, double action and a 38 special with light loads, not much different than a 22 in recoil.
I shoot a lot of 38 sp in a 4 in smith 19 and model 14. I don't have a 9mm revolver, but the recoil will ne more than a 38 special.
And for God sake don't let some SH tell you she should try a 357m load or 44mag, Just stupid . Good way to have someone turn off guns.
I know a fellow that thought was a hot shot and gave his girlfriend a 44 mag, first time they went to a range, That was 30-40 yrs ago and she has not gone back
P.S., I would try not to go too light, as the lighter the gun , more recoil.
I shoot a lot of 38 sp in a 4 in smith 19 and model 14. I don't have a 9mm revolver, but the recoil will ne more than a 38 special.
And for God sake don't let some SH tell you she should try a 357m load or 44mag, Just stupid . Good way to have someone turn off guns.
I know a fellow that thought was a hot shot and gave his girlfriend a 44 mag, first time they went to a range, That was 30-40 yrs ago and she has not gone back
P.S., I would try not to go too light, as the lighter the gun , more recoil.
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Good suggestion in theory but prohibited due to barrel length unless someone makes an extended barrel for it.
My suggestion would be take her into a gun store and let her hole different pistols to see what she's comfortable with . even if you don't buy it there . and as for a 22 they are cheap to shoot but if you reload 9mm you can come up with a reduced load for her . something that would still cycle a semi. as for a revolver I have never shot one of the ones built in the Czech Republic so I can't speak for them . I don't like the looks of them . and I've read bad reviews . but that doesn't mean anything . I have been dealing with arthritis for many years and have never heard of surgery for your hands or wrists. where mine is I'm out of luck . just meds .
I hope she's taking stuff to keep the inflammation at bay . as in keep it in check . and sometimes I have found cutting certain foods out helps also . not to sound negative but I was looking at the picture of the device to rack the slide and some ranges might give you a hard time using one of those . one gentleman suggested using your whole hand to rack the slide. you could have the top of a pistol stippled a few inches before the front sight and that would provide a rough surface so her palm won't slide while racking the pistol. or a little skate board tape .
or try one of those revolvers.
