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Old July 30, 2007, 04:02 AM   #6
BillCA
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+1 on the revolver, ideally with a little trigger work to smooth out and lighten the trigger pull for her. Have that done professionally and then test fire the gun for at least 100 rounds to ensure the reliability of the gun.

The tip-up barreled Beretta .380's are a good choice, if you can find one. A friend had one that ran well and was decently accurate.

A .32 H&R Magnum might be a good choice as it's plenty potent with six shots in a J-Frame S&W. Ammo is somewhat pricey, but you can substitute .32 S&W Long cartridges as long as you clean the leading out of the chambers every 18-24 shots.

There's nothing wrong with a .22 Auto pistol. The slides on these are usually much easier to operate. A used S&W 422, a Browning Buckmark or similar pistol will fit the bill here.

Also, have her talk to her doctor about specific supplements to reduce the pain of arthritis and help with her joints. He may also recommend some hand exercises to keep her dexterity longer too.
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