Thought some more experienced people, and perhaps some in the same situation might weigh in.
Looking for a handgun and carbine combo for mom. She used to be able to handle a 12 gauge... at all of 100 lbs wet, but now in her 70's and with arthritic hands, she couldn't rack any of my Glocks or 1911's, and even has difficulty with the weight and bolt manipulation of a CZ 527. Self-defense is unlikely - much more likely is a black bear or bobcat / fishercat encounter, but always nice to be prepared, and I'd feel better thousands of miles away.
So, I'm thinking of:
1. Kel-tec PMR / CMR combo. 22 mag, light weight, easy manipulation. 22 mag not ideal, but with 30 rd mags... maybe.
2. Shield EZ in 380 or 9mm & PCC with easy controls - what is lightest, easiest to operate and recoils least? Banshee, Stribog, MP5 , etc.?
3. Snubby 38/357 & a 38/357 short/light lever action
4. Non-lethal options - tazers, sprays, etc?
Looking for a handgun and carbine combo for mom. She used to be able to handle a 12 gauge... at all of 100 lbs wet, but now in her 70's and with arthritic hands, she couldn't rack any of my Glocks or 1911's, and even has difficulty with the weight and bolt manipulation of a CZ 527. Self-defense is unlikely - much more likely is a black bear or bobcat / fishercat encounter, but always nice to be prepared, and I'd feel better thousands of miles away.
So, I'm thinking of:
1. Kel-tec PMR / CMR combo. 22 mag, light weight, easy manipulation. 22 mag not ideal, but with 30 rd mags... maybe.
2. Shield EZ in 380 or 9mm & PCC with easy controls - what is lightest, easiest to operate and recoils least? Banshee, Stribog, MP5 , etc.?
3. Snubby 38/357 & a 38/357 short/light lever action
4. Non-lethal options - tazers, sprays, etc?