Okay since my original question is moot do to money issues now I need to alter my question and requirements. I'll be carrying my 40 till further notice. I thought someone would have an idea that might help. My Dad shoots right handed only and has several handguns that he carries. He has had a problem as of late that is going to force him to carry something other than what he normally carries. The cartilage in his right wrist has deteriorated to a point that it is about completely gone and causes him allot of pain to hold up any of the pistols he normally carries. Right now he has a S&W 5906, Barretta 92F, or the Colt Python in 357 Mag.
The weight and the recoil has gottened to much for him in his older years. So here is the plan his birthday is coming up and my Mom, myself, my brother, and sister are all pitching in to get him a new carry pistol. Problem is what one to get. He too has large hands so a larger grip is needed. It needs to be light weight and small enough to carry but light enough in recoil that it will not hurt his wrist as much as the 9mm and the 357 he carries. About the only time he carries the Colt is around the house when snakes is about and he has snake shot in it. He likes a gun that has a manual safety and a hammer and it will need to be a light recoiled handgun. I am thinking a 380 but since I have never shot a 380 I need your input on a good gun that fits the need. Still need to keep the cost as low as we can.
