Shotgun for someone with limited strength
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Since your friend is in the US may be she can get her hands on a Mossbery SA-20 and possibly add a muzzle brake or have a smith to install the Vang Comp system to help her ease the recoil a further bit may be?
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Not sure about their State law but a Saiga .410 semi is another option if she allows to own one.
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Not sure about their State law but a Saiga .410 semi is another option if she allows to own one.
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Yes. Revolvers are female friendly. My wife is very comfortable with a revolver. Easy learning curve.
Already covered it, revolver isn't going to work. Too long/heavy trigger, the hands start shaking due to nerve damage.
We're starting to think either auto 9mm or an AR after the madness is through. Although if we could be a little more positive about the reliability then the SA-20 is interesting.
-Grant
We're starting to think either auto 9mm or an AR after the madness is through. Although if we could be a little more positive about the reliability then the SA-20 is interesting.
-Grant
If she decide to go for a rifle have you thought about suggesting a Ruger 44 carbine?
It has been proven reliable and if its for plinking or HD its more than capable with 44 mag except she might have to worry about bullet penetration more than a shotgun between walls otherwise its as deadly as any 00 buck on any 2 legged creature but she will have to find one in the used market.
It has been proven reliable and if its for plinking or HD its more than capable with 44 mag except she might have to worry about bullet penetration more than a shotgun between walls otherwise its as deadly as any 00 buck on any 2 legged creature but she will have to find one in the used market.
Short barreled over/under or side x side 20 guage would be my choice for your friend.
Check out the Stoeger double defense available in either O/U & SXS.
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/stoeger-double-defense.php
Here is the link to their video.
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/video/index.php?v=ca020134263341b49b36fee91fb0aadb
Put any one of the many butt stock ammo holders on the stock for spare rounds and don't waste her time/money on a laser tactical light at the defense distances she will be shooting a tactical light is all she needs.
In a room to room scenario she doesn't even have to shoulder the shotgun to hit accurately just center the light on the target and squeeze the trigger.
Only issue I can see with these types of shotguns is the lever for opening the action if she does not hold the grip tight enough the lever can hit her hand if she is shooting the firearm from the waist.
She could check out any of these as well.
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/stoeger-side-by-sides.php
Check out the Stoeger double defense available in either O/U & SXS.
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/stoeger-double-defense.php
Here is the link to their video.
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/video/index.php?v=ca020134263341b49b36fee91fb0aadb
Put any one of the many butt stock ammo holders on the stock for spare rounds and don't waste her time/money on a laser tactical light at the defense distances she will be shooting a tactical light is all she needs.
In a room to room scenario she doesn't even have to shoulder the shotgun to hit accurately just center the light on the target and squeeze the trigger.
Only issue I can see with these types of shotguns is the lever for opening the action if she does not hold the grip tight enough the lever can hit her hand if she is shooting the firearm from the waist.
She could check out any of these as well.
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/stoeger-side-by-sides.php
I don't like the double trigger models, but the Condor Outback shorty and single trigger coach guns look pretty sweet. Reduced recoil buckshot loads and a stock cut to fit with a good pad would be ideal. No worries about an autoloader cycling light loads or manipulating a pump.
I want one myself, I like the Condor Outback and single-trigger Supreme coach gun because of the interchangeable choke tubes - slight edge to the CO for sights. Yes, please.
If someone is that weak they won't be able to pull back the slide on a 9mm or work the charging handle on an AR.
I've seen this in person. Lots of people with limited strength struggle to rack a slide.
Also forget about factory mil spec triggers. You'll need an aftermarket trigger for the rifle for sure.
Also why a weak person would want to carry a 6.5 - 8.5 pound gun when they could use a small revolver seems crazy.
What is the police response time in their area?
Can they shoulder a long gun long enough for police to arrive?
If response time is ten minutes it will be far easier to point a revolver. They might be too weak to keep that shotgun pointed for the full ten minutes. What happens when their arms get tired and they dip the barrel down?
Even a feeble person can open up a revolver to load and unload it. It weighs very little. You can also hold a cell phone in your other hand to call 911. You can't do that with a rifle or shotgun.
If the trigger is the only issue - get a trigger job done. The revolver is also inexpensive, easy to store safely if kids are around, and can be kept in a holster so it is handy at all times. Criminals can show up at any time. Is this person going to have an AR on a two point sling all day long?
Keep it in a holster or fanny pack with a cell phone to call for back up. If it isn't a practical thing to use it will not be handy when it is needed. An around the house gun should be in your holster. Not sitting in another room when trouble comes knocking.
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+1 she might not like a 20 either.
She has no problem shooting 9mm autos or ARs. It isn't that she's not strong, quite the opposite. The problem is neurological. When she uses fine motor skills her hands start to shake, so a long trigger pull such as a DA revolver is right out. Glock triggers are no problem.
She has limited time that she can hold any object up in the ready position, even empty hands have a time limit. That is due to the heart problems caused by her condition.
The intent is something she can barracade herself in with while calling police. She is about 10 minutes from town, so they would take a while getting there. More than anything else its about piece of mind.
We are thinking either a Glock 19 or AR at this point unless the SA-20 fits if we can find one to try. She shot some skeet with a 1100 20ga, but she had to rest her arms in between shots.
-Grant
She has limited time that she can hold any object up in the ready position, even empty hands have a time limit. That is due to the heart problems caused by her condition.
The intent is something she can barracade herself in with while calling police. She is about 10 minutes from town, so they would take a while getting there. More than anything else its about piece of mind.
We are thinking either a Glock 19 or AR at this point unless the SA-20 fits if we can find one to try. She shot some skeet with a 1100 20ga, but she had to rest her arms in between shots.
-Grant
M1carbine. I'm sorry if this has been covered, just posting right after OP's post. an M1carbine can be racked and loaded with the strenght of a 2 year old. they weigh as much as certain handguns. very small.
i honestly would trust my life to them, they work great and punch holes well. perfect for short distances. loading shall not be an issue.
i honestly would trust my life to them, they work great and punch holes well. perfect for short distances. loading shall not be an issue.
