My father is 86 years of age. He lives in a retirement community that is located in a section of town that is becoming increasingly dangerous. Last weekend there were four shootings in the neighborhood, including a 17-year-old who was chased down a street by two men, caught, shot, and DOA at the hospital. My father asked me today if I would return his old revolver he purchased back in 1951. He is concerned that, sooner or later, one of those bad boys will walk into the senior citizens home to rob and abuse the defenseless. The revolver is no longer safe to shoot, so I told him I would take him to the range to test fire a few weapons and find one he can handle.
I am thinking about what type of weapon he can handle. He never carried a handgun in the military, and only owned this old .32 no-name revolver. He does not have any experience with semi-autos, so I do not like the idea of introducing him to one now. It would be difficult for him to load the mags with aged hands, too. I am thinking about a good revolver for him. I know Taurus makes some great revolvers, but I am not familiar with them. I think a .38 or possibly 9mm is the most he can handle. I know he can't handle a .357 magnum. His hands are not strong now, so a light trigger pull is essential. He needs to be able to conceal it, so I am thinking maximum of 3" barrel.
What do you recommend for an old codger who really is to old to fight, to stove up to run but is still a sheepdog at heart?
I am thinking about what type of weapon he can handle. He never carried a handgun in the military, and only owned this old .32 no-name revolver. He does not have any experience with semi-autos, so I do not like the idea of introducing him to one now. It would be difficult for him to load the mags with aged hands, too. I am thinking about a good revolver for him. I know Taurus makes some great revolvers, but I am not familiar with them. I think a .38 or possibly 9mm is the most he can handle. I know he can't handle a .357 magnum. His hands are not strong now, so a light trigger pull is essential. He needs to be able to conceal it, so I am thinking maximum of 3" barrel.
What do you recommend for an old codger who really is to old to fight, to stove up to run but is still a sheepdog at heart?