Handgun for older lady

[steelhawk]

I had a similar discussion with my mother who is the same age. She had a P89 but was unable to work the slide at all. I suggested that she get a small revolver. She then proceeded to show me her .32 snubbie revolver.

A small revolver would be a good choice. If you reload, you can make up some nice shooting wadcutter loads for her to practice with. I do this for my wife with .357 ammo.

 

[Shadow 7D]

and what happen when she fires full bore ammo

She saves the 'bag guy' the trouble of knocking her out and does it herself with a weak grip

ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
practice with what you carry
a large gun with soft springs is BEST for an older lady
teach them to slingshot or do the 'hand assist' where they grab the slide with the off hand, braced on a table top or similar the push the GRIP down and cock the weapon.

it's do able