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Posted: 5/18/2015 10:15:23 PM EDT
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Look at a SIG P250 or P320.
There are three grip sizes and even for a double stack magazine the small grip is exceptionally small. My wife has very small hands and the small grip frame with the short reach trigger added, fits her hands quite well. |
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Posted: 5/18/2015 10:17:42 PM EDT
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What manner of carry does she utilize?
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Posted: 5/18/2015 10:23:44 PM EDT
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What manner of carry does she utilize? 9mm |
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Posted: 5/18/2015 10:25:20 PM EDT
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Look at a SIG P250 or P320. There are three grip sizes and even for a double stack magazine the small grip is exceptionally small. My wife has very small hands and the small grip frame with the short reach trigger added, fits her hands quite well. I'll try those as well. I've also got my Sig 938 and my wife's 238 that she can try. |
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Posted: 5/18/2015 10:58:39 PM EDT
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My wife has tiny hands and can handle my J frame S&W easily.
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Posted: 5/18/2015 11:19:02 PM EDT
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My wife has tiny hands and can handle my J frame S&W easily. Hadn't considered a revolver. That would solve any mag release issues. |
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Posted: 5/18/2015 11:53:35 PM EDT
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My wife has tiny hands and can handle my J frame S&W easily. Hadn't considered a revolver. That would solve any mag release issues. Not really. The cylinder release requires strong thumb pressure to press it forward to release the cylinder. Compared to a mag release, that just require a push that with training, is easily accomplished despite arthritis. My grandma finds putting her thumb on the mag release, then quick slapping her weak hand palm on it easier than working a revolver release. About the same amount of movement to reload as well. |
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Posted: 5/19/2015 12:16:04 AM EDT
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Look at a SIG P250 or P320. There are three grip sizes and even for a double stack magazine the small grip is exceptionally small. My wife has very small hands and the small grip frame with the short reach trigger added, fits her hands quite well. Yep, this. A P250 or P320 with the small grip module should be just the ticket. You'll probably have to order it though - most LGSs don't stock every size. |
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Posted: 5/19/2015 1:07:20 AM EDT
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Not really. The cylinder release requires strong thumb pressure to press it forward to release the cylinder. Compared to a mag release, that just require a push that with training, is easily accomplished despite arthritis. My grandma finds putting her thumb on the mag release, then quick slapping her weak hand palm on it easier than working a revolver release. About the same amount of movement to reload as well. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My wife has tiny hands and can handle my J frame S&W easily. Hadn't considered a revolver. That would solve any mag release issues. Not really. The cylinder release requires strong thumb pressure to press it forward to release the cylinder. Compared to a mag release, that just require a push that with training, is easily accomplished despite arthritis. My grandma finds putting her thumb on the mag release, then quick slapping her weak hand palm on it easier than working a revolver release. About the same amount of movement to reload as well. Hmm, I'll let her try the cylinder release on my .357 to see how she does with that. |
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Posted: 5/19/2015 1:56:44 AM EDT
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If the S&W revolvers are hard to open for her, have her try a Colt revolver. I have a couple of j-frames and a Colt DS and the DS might be a little easier to open, maybe because you're pulling back on the latch instead of pushing forward?
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Posted: 5/19/2015 5:35:46 AM EDT
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My mother in law who is 74 and has horrible arthritis just received an LC9 for her birthday about a month ago from myself and the Mrs as well at a 100rd box of WWB and some 147gr bonded Rangers. Apparently the other week when the Mrs. went down and did some shooting with her (with her LC9s pro) her mom quartered off the target at 10 yards
 , now her mom is constantly shooting up my 9mm supplies (she schools up the brass for me to reload  ) and goes on and on about how easy it is to shoot.
If you go with the Ruger, SHOOT IT BEFORE YOU GIVE IT TO HER, both of the ones we have bought needed something to get them 100%. |
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Posted: 5/19/2015 7:26:55 AM EDT
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What manner of carry does she utilize? 9mm Let's try this again. In what manner does she carry the weapon about her person? |
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Posted: 5/19/2015 8:35:52 AM EDT
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My wife has tiny hands and can handle my J frame S&W easily. Hadn't considered a revolver. That would solve any mag release issues. Model 10 snub nose or a model 60. |
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Posted: 5/19/2015 9:21:30 AM EDT
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What manner of carry does she utilize? 9mm Let's try this again. In what manner does she carry the weapon about her person? Ah, read that too quick. Purse carry. |
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Posted: 5/19/2015 10:17:42 AM EDT
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In that case, S&W model 442 (hammerless) with standard velocity semi-wadcutter load.
Forget about semi-auto guns for people with hand strength issues. Limit range trips to 25 rounds or less. Make her train by drawing from the purse. Manage any muzzle/trigger discipline issues. |
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Posted: 5/19/2015 5:21:40 PM EDT
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LC9s with 147gr bullets will be good. The heavier rounds seem to push rather than kick, and are easier on the wrist in my experience.
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Posted: 5/19/2015 6:02:29 PM EDT
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In that case, S&W model 442 (hammerless) with standard velocity semi-wadcutter load... That would be my recommendation as well. Possibly experiment with ammo selection a little, trying a few loads in different bullet weights to see if any just 'feel' better to her. But nothing imo wrong with a good old LSWC for someone whose options are limited due to physical issues. |
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Posted: 5/20/2015 2:29:07 AM EDT
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My wife has very tiny hands (she's 4'11") and for years a model 36 S&W was the only thing she was comfortable shooting. However with age comes things like arthritis and carpal tunnel. Got to be where pulling that double action trigger was too much, 3 pulls and her fingers were done.
We tried a vast multitude of small 9mm and the only 2 that fit her hand were the Springfield EMP and the S&W M&P 9c with the small back strap. I let her decide which she wanted and she picked the M&P 9c. Her only issue was the inability to rack the slide, a common issue with the smaller of stature and limited hand strength. 10 minutes practicing a proper push/pull technique and she's been good to go ever since.  |
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