I want to upgrade the Gen 3 Colt DS I gave my father. It works fine for his hands but not his eyes.
He has given thought to CCW (Not certain this will happen) so I was thinking of a small to intermediate size platform that works well at home/in the car, but wouldn't be unwieldy if he does decide to carry. My initial thought was/is a Smith K or L frame in the 2-4" range (maybe a similar Ruger) because it is relatively easy to carry, easy on his hands and can easily be equipped with CT laser grips. He is not handy loading speed strips. Absent a better choice from you guys, I am probably sticking with this.
Requirements for Auto:
1. Affordable.
2. Hosts CT Laser Grips (or has accessory rail)
3. MUST BE EASY TO MANIPULATE SLIDE
4. Relatively easy to load magazines
5. 9mm minimum
6. NOT a Taurus (under any circumstances)
#3 is why I have ruled autos out thus far. He has trouble charging my 1911s (stiffer spring than GI spec) and this would be even worse for malfunction clearance. My thoughts would be a service size 9mm of some sort for the lightest standard spring. Any thoughts or back to the wheel guns?
He has given thought to CCW (Not certain this will happen) so I was thinking of a small to intermediate size platform that works well at home/in the car, but wouldn't be unwieldy if he does decide to carry. My initial thought was/is a Smith K or L frame in the 2-4" range (maybe a similar Ruger) because it is relatively easy to carry, easy on his hands and can easily be equipped with CT laser grips. He is not handy loading speed strips. Absent a better choice from you guys, I am probably sticking with this.
Requirements for Auto:
1. Affordable.
2. Hosts CT Laser Grips (or has accessory rail)
3. MUST BE EASY TO MANIPULATE SLIDE
4. Relatively easy to load magazines
5. 9mm minimum
6. NOT a Taurus (under any circumstances)
#3 is why I have ruled autos out thus far. He has trouble charging my 1911s (stiffer spring than GI spec) and this would be even worse for malfunction clearance. My thoughts would be a service size 9mm of some sort for the lightest standard spring. Any thoughts or back to the wheel guns?