Handgun For Ma

[SwoopSJ]

I've been looking for a handgun for my mother.  She doesn't carry, so this would be a nightstand gun only.  I would like to get her a suitable defensive caliber (.38 at least), however, due to carpal tunnel syndrome, I don't believe she is capable of handling the recoil.  Since any gun is better than no gun, does anyone have any suggestions for a simple defensive handgun chambered for .22 or something of similar low recoil?  Thanks for any help y'all can provide.

Swoop

[twyacht]

Hey Swoop, Here'a a good article from Massad Ayoob, specific to ladies.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_3_49/ai_97170886/

Maybe a Taurus 85, or .32,.

IMHO, .22 or .25 is just too small, for a nightstand, some light .38's are out there.

[Hazcat]

SP101 in .327.  the Ruger SP101 will shoot 32 H&R Magnum, 32 S&W and 32 S&W Long ammunition—giving shooters four caliber offerings and a great, versatile product for target shooting and personal defense applications

[Timothy]

SP101 in .327.  the Ruger SP101 will shoot 32 H&R Magnum, 32 S&W and 32 S&W Long ammunition—giving shooters four caliber offerings and a great, versatile product for target shooting and personal defense applications

Took the words out of my mouth Haz.....little heavier frame and this set up won't hurt a bit...24-25 oz...

[fightingquaker13]

Hey Swoop, Here'a a good article from Massad Ayoob, specific to ladies.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_3_49/ai_97170886/

Maybe a Taurus 85, or .32,.

IMHO, .22 or .25 is just too small, for a nightstand, some light .38's are out there.

True, but the best case in a worst case scenario, is that just showing a gun will motivate the bad guy to find an elsewhere to be. Problem is, once you show it, you better be prepared to use it. A .22 that you can use beats a .38 you can't everytime. I agree  that a .32 is mo'better, but still a light weight .22 auto has no recoil. If she sleeps with an alarm that will alert her to a door being opened and her bedroom door locked. She will have time to get the pistol, and if necessary put a round through the ceiling tiles. This should hopefully do it.
FQ13

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[long762range]

Tactical 20 gauge double.  Just holding it will cause any burglar to levitate out of the room.









 

[Timothy]

Serious question to silliness in 5 posts.....don't think that's a record but it might be close!




 

[long762range]

My mama would use it.  Course she is an old woman from Arkansas.   

[Pathfinder]

Serious question to silliness in 5 posts.....don't think that's a record but it might be close!
 

Not even close for here . . .   

[Fatman]

I'm wondering if the LCR might be a candidate. With regular .38 and the recoil absorbing grip it might be OK for your mom.