Ruger LCR 38 Special For The Elderly?
The reason I was thinking of the LCR was due to its new-fangled internals & cam action DAO pull. I read an article that claimed a 5# DAO pull weight for the 38 Special model. I have also read that the rimfire models have a harder pull to reliably ignite the primer in the rim.
I really think the auto loader of most any kind will be too difficult to manipulate the various levers, or to load a magazine.
The weapon needs to be a size that will fit in a front pocket with a proper pocket holster. Grandpa is 92 & doesn't wear a belt anymore due to sore hips. There are little great grandchildren that often run around & get into things, so I'm thinking that front pocket carry is going to be the safest option for all involved.
Unfortunately I cannot take him to a gun shop or a range to try a few out. He lives in California & all the shops have pretty much closed their doors in his area. Plus... He doesn't leave his property to go into town much anymore.
Thank you
~JM~
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2013-05-23, 19:25
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- Ruger LCR 38 Special For The Elderly? - RidinLou, 2013-05-23, 19:46
- Ruger LCR 38 Special For The Elderly? BERETTA 86 - cable, 2013-05-23, 20:05
- They are pricey but have you thought of a Beretta 84 380? -
stonewalrus,
2013-05-23, 20:07
- i believe it is the only beretta 86 with the tip up barrel -
cable,
2013-05-23, 21:17
- You may be right on the number I wasn't sure - stonewalrus, 2013-05-24, 13:04
- i believe it is the only beretta 86 with the tip up barrel -
cable,
2013-05-23, 21:17
- The Ruger LCR is probably a good choice - FOG, 2013-05-23, 20:46
- Ruger LCR 38 Special For The Elderly? -
anachronism,
2013-05-23, 22:06
- Ruger LCR 38 Special For The Elderly? -
Catoosa,
2013-05-23, 23:11
- Ruger LCR 38 Special For The Elderly? - anachronism, 2013-05-24, 18:53
- Ruger LCR 38 Special For The Elderly? -
Catoosa,
2013-05-23, 23:11
- Ruger LCR 38 Special For The Elderly? -
~JM~,
2013-05-24, 07:51
- Given those options and limitations, I'd say get the LCR - FOG, 2013-05-26, 15:09
- The triggers are smooth and light for a DAO. (nm) -
Boge Quinn,
2013-05-24, 09:35
- That is true. People who try all the models we have - Hobie, 2013-05-24, 13:11
- consider a pair of pistols, so racking slides reloading etc - Rob Leahy, 2013-05-24, 10:40
- Check Bruce Eimer's articles at this link - DeeBee, 2013-05-24, 19:23
- Ruger LCR 38 Special For The Elderly? - stonewalrus, 2013-05-24, 22:18
- I have one, it ain't bad ... - Flatlander, 2013-05-26, 18:08
- One more thing -
FOG,
2013-05-28, 03:15
- Well I Checked Out One LCR in 357.... - ~JM~, 2013-05-28, 09:05