Easiest automatic for older shooter.
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NaughtyMooose
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A long time ago, in a state far, far away I worked at Cabelas in the gun department. We were asked this question a lot. After trying every semi auto under the glass and showing them to a lot of potential customers...I learned the easiest semi auto for elderly and small frame women to work the slide on was a Glock 9mm.
YMMV
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Just to add... I would let him rack the slide on a few autos and see if that's an option.
My GF lacks the grip strength to rack my Glock 19. This gun has >10k on the recoil spring and is the easiest auto to rack in my opinion. But she has no problem racking a brand new M&P.40!
My GF lacks the grip strength to rack my Glock 19. This gun has >10k on the recoil spring and is the easiest auto to rack in my opinion. But she has no problem racking a brand new M&P.40!
hdfinder47
Ed
2 students at my last CCW class used full size Ruger 9mm's to qualify with. Not great for concealment but I was surprised as to how easy they were to manipulate. Just a thought.
Like mentioned above, take him to Jim's, Laf Shooters, etc and spend some time "playing" with each model to see what works best for him. Good luck.
Like mentioned above, take him to Jim's, Laf Shooters, etc and spend some time "playing" with each model to see what works best for him. Good luck.
If racking the slide is the primary consideration then this video might interest you. I have no experience with this gun but ran across this video when looking for something else.
http://youtu.be/ZXsfXxvnus8?t=1m30s
http://youtu.be/ZXsfXxvnus8?t=1m30s
