Really nice pistols, but out of the OP's price range.
Really nice pistols, but out of the OP's price range.
Thanks, I'll run this by him to see what he thinks. Seems it would be more reliable than most anything else
You might consider a used Charter Arms or Taurus revolver.
They can sometimes be found for that price at pawn shops.
They can sometimes be found for that price at pawn shops.
Honestly for a house gun the Ruger 10-22 would be good, especially equipped with a couple of 25 round mags.
The double action pull on most revolvers are going to be tough to work for people with arthritis.
22 revolvers are worse than the center fire siblings due to heavier springs needed for rim fire reliability.
The double action pull on most revolvers are going to be tough to work for people with arthritis.
22 revolvers are worse than the center fire siblings due to heavier springs needed for rim fire reliability.
I would flat out tell him the 200 bucks isnt enough money to get him an effective self defense weapon that also works within his capabilities. Then I would find a way to come up with the difference to pay for the right choice, not the convenient choice.
This is where we are right now
That is outstanding.
I second the 10/22 idea. It's in his price range and although it's not a pistol, It's still pretty compact. Back when I had more guns than I knew what to do with, pre first marriage, I had several handguns to choose from, I used a 4" bull barreled 22/45 for HD. B/c I knew I could put all 10 shots in a mofo's cornea with that thing.
Being an older gentleman, there are a range of issues that make his selection different from what our ideal selection would be. He needs something that he can handle, operate and is reliable. Typical "stopping power" calibers generates problems for the user and is compounded by cost. I think a .22LR or a .22mag is the answer. Accuracy and fast follow up will be in his benefit. Moreover, he will be able to practice without spending too much on ammo or becoming uncomfortable. If it is in his home, a rifle makes sense. If he is set on a pistol, what about a Ruger Charger? All the capacity of a 10-22 in a pistol package? I would put a Bushnell red dot on it and he would be set.
Here is one for $218 plus shipping/transfer.
http://www.southernshootersgunsandg...harger-22lr-10-15rd-sa-mblk-black-polymer-39#
I'm in Yukon, if finding ammo is an issue, holler. He can have some of my .22LR.
Here is one for $218 plus shipping/transfer.
http://www.southernshootersgunsandg...harger-22lr-10-15rd-sa-mblk-black-polymer-39#
I'm in Yukon, if finding ammo is an issue, holler. He can have some of my .22LR.
