chicharrones
needs more ammo
Well... that's my FIL... minus the oxy tank. His lungs work a little too good, sometimes, if you know what I mean...
I did think about one of those tip-up barrel autos.
I've also considered just getting him a Kahr CW9... and just load it for him. It would be no different than a revolver setting there... he is not going to have the dexterity to do a reload in any event, and particularly in the middle of the night. 8rds of 9mm is way better than anything .22LR, .25, or, likely, .32. I'mma have to drag him out to the desert to see if he can shoot it.
Definitely rent the Kahr before buying. If a person can't cycle the slide of the gun, they may not have the grip strength and wrist strength to provide a firm enough shooting foundation for consistent full stroke slide cycling when firing. Especially important to consider with sub 20 ounce autoloaders.