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lightweight handgun for defense for a older guy
i got a friend of mine that is about 75 or so.
He said he wants to get a handgun for defense either a rev. or a semi auto. He wants something small and lightweight so it is easy to carry concealed. He said he was going to go with a 22,but i told him i would not go with a 22 for defense. I was thinking a 380 a 357/38 snupnose maybe a small 9mm or just a plan 38. What would you recommend. He does nto want to spend alot of money on the gun. |
RE: lightweight handgun for defense for a older guy
A Taurus Model 85 in 38 special pretty much covers those bases.
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RE: lightweight handgun for defense for a older guy
A friend of mine swears by the Bersa Thunder in 380.Depending on the gentleman's knowledge of using guns a revolver might be a better choice.I'm reading mixed reports about the new Ruger LCP.
I personallyhad a bad experience with a Taurus snubbie.I can't or won'trecommend one of those. To each their own of course.I hope the old fellar finds one that fits his needs.He might consider looking for a used Smith "J" frame. |
RE: lightweight handgun for defense for a older guy
he knows guns very well he was in both veitnam and korea.
ORIGINAL: Ruger-Redhawk A friend of mine swears by the Bersa Thunder in 380.Depending on the gentleman's knowledge of using guns a revolver might be a better choice.I'm reading mixed reports about the new Ruger LCP. I personallyhad a bad experience with a Taurus snubbie.I can't or won'trecommend one of those. To each their own of course.I hope the old fellar finds one that fits his needs.He might consider looking for a used Smith "J" frame. |
RE: lightweight handgun for defense for a older guy
ORIGINAL: bigtim6656 he knows guns very well he was in both veitnam and korea. ORIGINAL: Ruger-Redhawk A friend of mine swears by the Bersa Thunder in 380.Depending on the gentleman's knowledge of using guns a revolver might be a better choice.I'm reading mixed reports about the new Ruger LCP. I personallyhad a bad experience with a Taurus snubbie.I can't or won'trecommend one of those. To each their own of course.I hope the old fellar finds one that fits his needs.He might consider looking for a used Smith "J" frame. |
RE: lightweight handgun for defense for a older guy
Ruger SP101in a 357/38. My mom has one with a 2-1/4" barrel.
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RE: lightweight handgun for defense for a older guy
I would also recommenda short barrelled 38 special.
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RE: lightweight handgun for defense for a older guy
Ruger SP 01 in 327 Federal Mag.  |
RE: lightweight handgun for defense for a older guy
Ruger's new LCP in .380 would be another possibility.
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