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Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 3:19 pm
by EEllis
Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:12 pm
by tomtexan
EEllis wrote:I love my XD but I know not everyone is the same or that any gun is for everyone. There is an accessory that I've only seen for the XD that does make it particularly attractive to older people, some women, and anyone who may have some issue with being able to rack the slide of an automatic.
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Now that's interesting.
Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:27 pm
by EEllis
tomtexan wrote:
Now that's interesting.
A friend quit shooting because of arthritis and now has taken it back up again. Glock has a similar product but it's more a rod sticking out to the side that I don't like as much. I love that even one handed you can work something up to allow you to use the XD
Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:34 pm
by lightbulb1988
EEllis wrote:I love my XD but I know not everyone is the same or that any gun is for everyone. There is an accessory that I've only seen for the XD that does make it particularly attractive to older people, some women, and anyone who may have some issue with being able to rack the slide of an automatic.
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Wow. Now thats another thing to consider!!! How much does something like that cost? Any other gun makers make something like this?? (besides glock).
Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:49 pm
by EEllis
lightbulb1988 wrote:EEllis wrote:I love my XD but I know not everyone is the same or that any gun is for everyone. There is an accessory that I've only seen for the XD that does make it particularly attractive to older people, some women, and anyone who may have some issue with being able to rack the slide of an automatic.
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Wow. Now thats another thing to consider!!! How much does something like that cost? Any other gun makers make something like this?? (besides glock).
40 something for the xd, more for the glock. It is only possible for a few types of guns, those without any type of hammer, so I don't know. XD and glock are all I know about.
Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:29 pm
by Kenk
OldMack wrote:70 ain't old. I'd suggest a Sig P238. He can rack it. If he was in the army as a kid, he' ll remember how to carry it. He might even show you, if you ask nice. Kiddo.
I would also suggest the Sig P938. The slide is very easy to rack for a 9mm. I almost bought one but ended up with a S&W Model 60 revolver instead. I'm also well into my 70's.
Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 8:19 pm
by bloodhound13
No one suggested the Ruger P95, exactly what he asked for, easy take down, 9mm, reliable, under $400. Got my dad one, he took his CHL with it, I paid $350 out the door.
Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 12:16 am
by lightbulb1988
Well folks my pops and I decided on getting the Glock 19. He said it himself that he wants that one. That way I can also get the slide-racking-ring attachment too!
Thank you for all the suggestions!

Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 9:07 pm
by jmra
lightbulb1988 wrote:Well folks my pops and I decided on getting the Glock 19. He said it himself that he wants that one. That way I can also get the slide-racking-ring attachment too!
Thank you for all the suggestions!

Great choice.
Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 11:52 pm
by gigag04
lightbulb1988 wrote:Well folks my pops and I decided on getting the Glock 19. He said it himself that he wants that one. That way I can also get the slide-racking-ring attachment too!
Thank you for all the suggestions!

Fantastic decision.
Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:34 pm
by grumble
ddstuder wrote:Beretta 92FS.
If he is 70, he wont be impressed with Tupperware.

I do not like that you have to pull the trigger on a Glock to take it apart.
Easy to take down, simple to clean, heavy enough to control recoil, and very fun to shoot. It also has a de-cocking lever/safety.
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Sure wish I had my 96 Vertec back that I sold to a forum member about 3 1/2 years ago. Best shooter I ever owned.
Re: WTB: Gun for my old man.
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:08 am
by Kenk
Kenk wrote:OldMack wrote:70 ain't old. I'd suggest a Sig P238. He can rack it. If he was in the army as a kid, he' ll remember how to carry it. He might even show you, if you ask nice. Kiddo.
I would also suggest the Sig P938. The slide is very easy to rack for a 9mm. I almost bought one but ended up with a S&W Model 60 revolver instead. I'm also well into my 70's.
Recently I did get a Sig P938. I've put over 100 rounds through it and I find it to be MORE comfortable to shoot than my 642 and as comfortable to shoot as the heavier Model 60. The P938 weighs the same as the 642. The P938 can be carried in a pocket too.
Ken