I got a PPK .22 in 1966 when I was stationed in Germany. Carried that in the 1970s, but finally figured out that many miscreants would look at the small hole in the end and laugh at me, figuring that I couldn't hit them in the face thus forcing me to demonstrate. Switched to .380 for a for years, but was always concerned about jams with a semi auto. About 1990 went to Smith featherweight .38+P. I keep one of those in each car. The thing I prefer about a revolver is that when you pull the trigger it's going to go BANG. No jam, no safety to fiddle with, just pull the trigger. In the house there are 12ga pumps. Also no jam, no safety to fiddle with. Just rack it, pull trigger and BOOM.

I am 73 years old and for several years I have always had a Ruger LCP 380 in my pocket when I walked out the door. With two extra mags it gave me 18 rounds to use. However, I've had issues with arthritis the last few years with injections of cortisone in both thumbs plus other finger. I was having more and more stovepipes with the LCP because I no longer have the hand strength to hold that little gun tight enough. My Taurus G3 9mm has now taken over the CCW role (with 3-12 round mags) as there is just more gun to grip. The LCP was traded off on a Bersa Thunder 22 to use as a range gun for cheaper practice of sight alignment and trigger squeeze (former E-5 Sergeant, USMC, 1968-71).

I am now 81 years old and have most of the problems that commonly come with age. I carry a S&W M&P 2.O optics ready in 10 mm. It bears a green dot reflex sight in an excellent IWB leather locking holster. I try to shoot regularly and still train on a regular basis. I do not understand why people think that those of us north of 79 just can't handle a caliber that is snappy. It isn't going to kill you and eat you. It is just recoil. I did at one time pack a 9mm. But began to lack confidence in its stopping power after I had to shoot a German Shepard dog run over by a speeding car. He just could not understand why it was dangerous and invisible fence doesn't always work on a stubborn dog. He was badly mangled by his encounter with the speeding car and was suffering. My assessment was that he was not going to make it and dragging to the vet miles away just to get a fatal shot was cruel. I shot him with my 9mm wiping tears from my eyes. He just lifted his head and whined after being shot by his master. It took 5 rounds of 9mm at contact distance to end his life. I hated it and vowed to never rely on 9mm again. If it would not kill a75 pound badly injured dog with 1 shot, I did not want it to defend me or my family.

I'm 62, I carry springfield xdm elite 10mm. My life is worth more than the wrist pain I suffer after my bi monthly range trip.

@chrisalexander6766

Жыл бұрын

Carry on 😊 10 mm is an excellent choice. I Carry Smith and Wesson M&P 10mm.

Best EDC gun is the S&W 442 Airweight in .38 Special. Less than a pound loaded! No problems for folks with arthritis, and no slide to rack. Does it kick? Yes, but if you load the new Underwood light bullet high velocity rounds, they kick a LOT less. Is it only five shots? Yes, however, for a civilian that is generally two more than needed in a fight, especially with a .38 Special. Two center-mass, and one to the head!

@namvet1968

Жыл бұрын

Good info. What is the cost?

@cmln2413

Жыл бұрын

I will be 66 next month and that is what I have been carrying (a 442 Airweight) almost exclusively for some years now, even though I have plenty of other options. (although, I have to say, @John Faris. I've had my eye on the Keltec p32 for a while now. How's the reliability?).

@erwinrommel1963

8 ай бұрын

I've been in 2 gunfights and was alert enough to see it coming before the bad guy could hit me. One was around 40 feet and the other around 60. I'm tired of hearing unalert blind people saying to carry a 38 snubby. I always carry a full size 9mm or 45 despite being 60. I worked in a gun store and offered to donate the range time and 50 rounds of my own reloads if the customer ended up buying any pistol over $200. No one ever bought a pistol under $200 and perhaps 5% who shot a similar gun at the range bought a revolver of any sort.

I am a recent senior and carry a Sig P938 with a custom flat trigger and lightened hammer spring and loaded with Corbin +P 9mm. In my earlier life I always carried some form of a 1911 style .45 but with age and “depleted glutes” I didn’t have enough butt to hold up the .45’s with just a belt! The P938 is light and a spare mag is easily carried in my left pants pocket! I am confident that I can protect myself and fellow citizens with this platform.

@charlesb2589

7 ай бұрын

I also have carried a 938 Sig for years. With extended mag it is easily held and fired. I also carried a 1911 earlier in life. I agree about the weight and pulling up belt often. Lol. And it isn’t how many cartridges you have in weapon, it is how many you can put on target.

Being in my 70’s with a very small hand I love my Kimber 380. When I bought it, it was the only one I could rack and before the S&W EZ models. Enjoyed the small guns for seniors!

At 66 I own a Keltec p32, colt astra, baby browning and Ruger LCP in 22. I like the small guns that are easy to conceal, have little recoil and won’t make me deaf in a self defense situation with the first shot. I really like the Keltec for being so light but all are comforting to have in my pocket and work well

@coveyssteve

Жыл бұрын

Good choice. Can't imagine why they overlook the Keltec.

@fproszek

Жыл бұрын

@@coveyssteve they always do. Mine is flawless.

I'm a Senior and I carry. For Accuracy, reliability, easy to Conceal... Hands down the Sig Sauer P365 and I carry it with a 15 round Mag...

its very IMPORTANT to be armed i often see on the local news that a perp targets senior citizen since they think they can get away easily

I`m 69 and carry the Glock 43X. I also carry my Glock 42 from time to time. Both excellent guns in my opinion.

The man of wisdom avoids all confrontation . If anyone needs more than five shots they are in the wrong place and the wrong fight. Go home.

@gdude7397

Ай бұрын

Apparently, you consider yourself a man of wisdom. I'm not sure what you're doing here, but the whole point of carrying is that we can't always be in the right place without a fight in today's world. STAY home...

@Florine-ds5lx

8 күн бұрын

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I have a Kimber Micro 9 in stainless and it's one of the best firearms I have had in my 79 years. That includes numerous Colt's , Smith & Wesson's , Browning's and even military service firearms plus Law Enforcement over those years. I recently became the proud owner of one I'm sure you would not recommend for seniors but as I said , I have one. My woods gun , A Bond Firearms Grizzly in the 45 Long Colt and/or 2 1/2 inch 410 GA. A defensive weapon when loaded with the Hornady Triple Defensive 2 1/2 inch 410 rounds. Each round has one 41 cal FTX Slug with two 35 cal round balls. One in the top barrel and a 45 Long Colt in the bottom barrel , will handle any critter in the woods.

@vhinkle3

Жыл бұрын

Would it be easy for a woman to use? What about the noise when firing?

My comments are based on my experiences. I'm age 74. I don't have arthritis. I have shot several calibers of pistols. I carry daily. My input is: Whichever caliber you pick take a close look at ballistics gel reports of ammunition to get rounds loaded to meet FBI recommended penetration. KZread is full of videos showing penetration and expansion in balistic gel for a lot of ammunition. In a crowded room full of people you don't want to shoot projectiles that over penetrare. 22 inches of penetration for self defense can get you in legal trouble. You'll have anough legal issues if you put down ONLY your attacker. I shoot.22 and .22 ammunition can be unacceptably undependable .22 doesn't go bang enough times to be important. That's a potential danger to the defender in a real self defense scenario. .22 can be effective and can be deadly. .22 power is closely equal to .25 center fire power. .25 ammo is a more dependable round because it's center fire. .25 is more expensive, but I believe because of it's dependability it's worth spending more for ammunition because it's your life you're defending. I haven't researched balistics gel reports for.25 caliber. My situation allows me better options than .25 caliber. It's worth repeating to be sure about your ammo choice. .22 does have ammunition suitab'e for self defense. I noticed .22 hollow points are shown during speaking about the .22 caliber. There's a few loads for .22 which can beat the .22 hollow point round for self defense. I won't load a .22 pistol with hollow points for self defense. I might be behind on the learning curve about .22 hollow points so I can stand to be corrected I've shot a small frame .380. If you decide to carry .380 in small frame be sure you can handle the recoil of firing 40 or 60 rounds during a few hours at your practice sessions. Practice is mandatory in my opinion. It's your life and the lives of other people which are st stake. I'd rather fire a medium frame 9mm 200 rounds than fire a small frame .380 for 20 rounds. Some people use the term snappy for the .380 and some other hand guns. Snappy means "it stings (hurts) my hands". A small frame is no fun for me at the practice range. It might be different for you. That's why I say if you'll serve yourself well to learn about that before buying any hand gun. I shoot 9mm, .45 caliber 40 caliber and 10mm. All those are fairly popular and have more than one good ammunition choice for self defense use. Self defense ammunition choices should be very different than ammunition you intend to use in your hand gun for hunting game. The 10mm is a strong round, but 10mm ammunition is often hard to find locally and is much more expensive where I live. Where I live 40 caliber ammunition is fairly easy to find. These days acceptable self defense ammunition is available for most hand gun calibers. Carry methods: Open carry is popular. A lot of holsters are comfortable for open carry. For concealed carry more attention is needed for your comfort and concealibility. If it's not comfortable to carry your weapon concealed you'll too soon make excuses to not carry concealed and either carry open, leave the pistol at home OR buy a more comfortable holster or maybe even a different caliber gun or model which ends up more comfortable for you. IF money is tight for you, a financially wise move is to buy a few boxes of ammunition for the gun owned by one of your friends and shoot that ammunition in that gun. Or rent a gun at the range. That money and time could save you buying a gun that's unsuitable and having to buy a different one that's more suitable and spending double the dollars. The things you should pay close attention to during your shooting session are: 1 can you manage the loading and process of reloading the gun or magazines. Reloading a magazine can be hard on your fingers. 2 Is the recoil unmanageable, 3 can you put holes in the targets consistently at 20 to 30 feet and 4 can you disassamble the gun for cleaning. Every consideration except for the gun cleaning is more important for speed of operating the gun under an attack scenario. Cleaning can be done at a much slower pace than those other factors while not pressed for time when you're home.

@julieg-b8910

Жыл бұрын

Great post! I am still fairly new to shooting but go to the range weekly for practice putting 50 to 75 rounds thru my Sig P238 that I love and 100 rounds thru my Ruger MarkIV 22LR that is for fun. I would also add that it is great to invest in private lessons from a certified instructor. The improvement I experienced was immediate. I tell all my female friends it’s important to shoot something that you are comfortable shooting. So often at the range I meet woman my age (63) whose have never shot and are trying a 9mm. I invite them to try my guns and they are so excited afterwards and see that shooting can be fun. I am not ready to carry a weapon yet but hope to work to that. I feel I need to be better with my accuracy (although I am pretty good with the 4” circle) and my stress response. I would feel awful taking out the wrong person by accident or being so scared I can’t even draw my weapon. With practice and more practice I will get there. Ty again for a great post. ☮️

Sixty-two years of age. Busted up fairly well. Carried a 1911 since mid 20s of age. Still carry a 1911.

@beingjohn392

Жыл бұрын

Good man 👍

@TheWaterman1000

Жыл бұрын

Loved my Detonic .45acp.

@cumshot247

Жыл бұрын

Got a Colt Gov. model, smooth af...

@hellskitchen10036

Жыл бұрын

I'm a 75 y.o. disabled vet and I still carry a Kimber .45 .

@richardhuffman58

Жыл бұрын

Yessir! I carry a 45 as well. Can’t beat it

Bersa thunder 380. Easy to rack the slide, accurate, reliable, concealable and more effective than a pocket pistol. The price is right as well.

@danwake4431

Жыл бұрын

around $250, very affordable.

@hugostiglitz2388

Жыл бұрын

I'm a big Bersa fan. You're very right with your assessment.

@seanconner4

Жыл бұрын

Bought my first Bersa 383 in the 80's...still have it

@jessestone785

Жыл бұрын

Essentially a PPK. Nice handgun!

I carry a Black & Decker Sure Shot Gun, loaded with 1/2" staples...it's comfortable in the hand, but gotta press pretty hard to get full target penetration! Hardly ever have a miss fire, and loading another strip of staples is pretty easy. Let's just say, if someone comes after me, "I NAIL 'EM"!!!

@TheGuitarReb

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, I need to stop using that Skill Saw, it's kind of messy. "Black & Decker Sure Shot" Got it.

The Sig P238 is amazing. I love mine.

I am a senior citizen (73) and prefer the Sig P365. Of course, I don't have any strength or mobility issues either so I get why .22 cal. pistols are on the list. If I were to carry a .22 it would have to be a revolver. .22 LR has been problematic in terms of reliability in all the .22s I have shot. They are too sensitive to ammo and magazine issues. .22 revolvers are super light and small and if the round doesn't go bang you can just pull the trigger again. By the way, the guy narrating is a busy man. He does all kinds of KZread videos so kudos to him. He must be in demand.

A small 38 Revolver is really nice

I am a senior citizen that regularly rides a road bike. On my bike I carry (under my jersey) the Ruger LCP II 22 due to the light weight. On my regular concealed carry I carry the Ruber LCP 380 Max or the Glock G27 depending on what I am wearing. This was an informative video.

I love the Kimber Micro 9 with the Crimson Trace laser grip. I have owned this pistol now for over 4 years and love to the way it shoots and handles. As a senior with arthritis in my hands, the racking of the Kimber Micro 9 is a snap once I got the hang of it . The recoil is a it more than the .380 but so is the punch especially for self protection. I've always been a fan of Kimber pistols because of how they are made with excellent tolerances. Their workmanship is second to none and is up there with other high end manufacturers. The price might be a bit high, but high quality doesn't come cheap. Buy cheap, get cheap !!

@wilycoyote9091

Жыл бұрын

Everyone has their preferences and buying something from a reputable manufacturer does have its merits. I have a Walther CCP M2 which is 9mm and has reduced recoil and is a little easier to rack than my Shield 9mm. I also have the S&W Shield 380 EZ which is so easy to load, rack, and fire and it is extremely reliable and not fussy about ammo like many 380's are. No doubt a 9mm packs more energy, but there are a number of defensive 380 rounds that pack enough energy to get the job done if needed. I can shoot the Walther very well, but shooting the 380 EZ with less felt recoil makes it so I can get a second shot off quicker and more accurately. I never feel that having a good 380 is being underpowered.

@terryrice3115

Жыл бұрын

7:13

@danrussell3509

Жыл бұрын

I have a Kimber Micro 9 Raptor . I did not like it at first because of the heavy trigger pull but found a company that finally came out with a kit to lower it to 4 pound pull . Now it is my everyday companion . P.S. I lessoned the muzzle jump by going to a 147 gr. bullet instead of the 115 gr. I was using . Yes it is a slower round but has more kinetic punch and quick follow up shots are easier to keep tight groups .

@Bernie-vb5fk

7 ай бұрын

I get a Kimber micro 9 also, I am 71 and sometimes have little trouble rack the slide what I've been doing is pull the hammer back first with my thumb and then rack the slide to chamber a round. If I got into a situation where I needed to reload I guess I would either count my shots change magazine before I run out control water slide will stay open on last round fired them change the mag Deadpool slide back to chamber around or release it with your thumb if it gets the point I can no longer do that then I guess I'll find something else

69 yr old here, my EDC half the year is a Ruger LCP 380. I do find it is very “snappy” and as my arthritis worsens it is problematic past 75 rounds. My other fun to shoot pistol is a Para Ord Warthog in 45 ACP. yes you read right. I love the 1911 look of the pistol with the double stack mags, reminds me of my Corps 45. Ironically I find the recoil on the Warthog more manageable and less painful. My hards are large and can grip the pistol and the recoil is powerful enough the pistol rises upward from my shoulder whereas the LCP tries to snap my wrist sideways. I did have some stovepipe issues early on with the Warthog which I solved. One is to make sure I lock my wrists and the other is after cleaning, to dab a dollop of grease on the throat where the round slides into the barrel. Problems solved, it is a joy to shoot it and just love the close 2.5” groups on the bullseye at 15 yds. It’s also kinda neat to see heads turn at the range when they hear the roar from the old guy’s pistol.😀 It is my EDC in winter as it conceals more easily with a jacket/coat.

I carry the GX4 with a Veridian E series laser in .9mm ! Great little gun and I am banging steel at 20 yards with no problems or issues ! I just bought the SCCY CPX3 .380ACP pistol for my Mrs. and we lasered it also ! Now it's practice , practice , practice time for us ! We are both 66 lol !

@ricardo2979

Жыл бұрын

Good choice !

For many years I carried a Beretta in the city. When my ol' butt mov'd to Florida, it was too bulky for comfortable concealment. Went and got a Ruger LCP. ...Love it! Action is as smooth as a woman's skin; hides well with shorts and a T-shirt yet it ain't no punk.

I’m 65 and have spent 42 years in one form of Public Safety or another. I have settled on a Sig P365 in 9MM with a 12 round mag. And Underwood Defender ammunition. Really can’t be beat for carry size, stopping power and trigger pull. Lots of old injuries, but no arthritis. Shot 245 out of 250 on my last LEOSA qualification. Just a great weapon.

@charlesbranch4120

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that information as I'm just a couple years older ("but not up") and received my first Sig, a Custom Shop P365XL Spectre Comp a couple days ago. Ammunition has improved so much in the past decades that the .355/9mm is plenty for me. (Plus, I took Tom Gresham's Gun Talk advice and invested in metals years ago, copper, brass, lead...) The day after it was delivered, I received (today) an email from Sig Sauer announcing a promotion April 29 - June 30 to receive a Sig web store credit with the purchase of a P320 or P365, increased with the purchase of two boxes of their ammo. $60 credit 😊 brings the addition of a RomeoZero Elite optic to $129...

Hmm. I still carry my Springfield XDs in .45ACP with a trigger upgrade. The recoil is no problem but at 75 years old, I’m considering experimenting with a lighter recoil spring to make the racking a little easier. My wife carries a 9mm Springfield XD Mod 2, which has very manageable racking and recoil. It has either 13 or 16 round capacity depending on magazine. It has a very nice factory trigger, easily superior to either her Ruger LCP or LC9. I too have a XD Mod 2, but in .45 ACP. It too has a very manageable slide, nice factory trigger, and a 9 or 13 round capacity, compared to the XDs, a single-stack design, with a 5, 6, or 7 round capacity, again magazine dependent. The Mod 2 is fatter and heavier than the XDs, but I still really like it. Like the XDs, the XD Mod 2 barks with plenty of authority, but it seems to have less felt recoil.

My 81yr old mother carries the LCP2 in 22lr. It's the only semiautomatic she can pull the slide on. The low recoil allows her to place multiple rounds on target in a short amount of time.

For a senior? Any light weight .38 snubby would do quite well 90% of the time. No safety. No need to rack a slide. It's small, easy to conceal and anyone who has seen a 1970s or earlier crime film will know how to use it. You point it and pull the trigger. Wadcutters for ammo should keep the recoil to a minimum and, surprisingly, there's a lot of evidence that they are not a bad choice for a defensive load.

I just purchased a Smith and Wesson CSX 9MM. It is small and concealable with 10 round capacity. It is styled like a very small 1911. Feels great in my hand. I can't wait to get to the range with it. I traded in my S&W Shield. I also own the 9MM EZ shield.

Praise worthy, for $70!The only issue was the round gasket ring seal between the CO2 and needle kzread.infoUgkxnX9wE_Q8zvF75Y5iWzTU3Q4FlrtyGApQ . Withered away, and I'm having a tough time finding a replacement.Gun still works perfectly, but needs a new gasket. Can someone please say where to find the gasket replacement?

Speaking for myself - I'm now 71 and my EDC is a S&W 642. I do not trust semi autos to work when my life is on the line. I have the Kimber 380 pistol and I like it but........not my choice for EDC. Consider also the Glock 42 or 43 both tend to work and are easy to shoot. For me, I'll stick with a wheel gun - that I trust.

Nightstand: Ruger GP100 Stainless .357 Magnum 4 Barrel EDC: CZ 75D PCR But, having said that, I would be happy with almost any of the guns listed.

Seniors do not have an abundance of disposable income. Your vidio was a catalog for major gun manufacturers. I am a senior citizen and I carry daily. After testing and using my friends carry pieces, I stumbled onto the new Taurus firearms. After trying them I settled on a G2C 9mm. At the price I paid I felt it would be a throw Way if it broke. Boy was I surprised! Easy to hold draw and fire. Sights quickly decent recoil. 12 round mag makes this gun even more attractive. Mine currently has over 500 rounds through it and still works great. Sorry you didn't feel this was worthy of your vidio. I would recommend this one to any senior.

The Sig P238 is very awesome! Super easy to rack, and I LOVE it's Trigger! And the big chunky 3-Dot Combat Tritium night sights standard I can even still see them well enough to aim without my glasses on, (if I had to). And with the Sig P238, you can seriously drill-down on a mag-dump without having to fight very much to keep on target at all. Pocket sticky holster and bada bing you're good to go. I've ran ALL the lead-free ammo I could get my hands on and none of it had failures to load or fire or eject.

@jameschanin876

Жыл бұрын

I bought a brand new P238 for $500.00 it came with night sights, my buddy bought 1 also but his came with a laser instead of night sights.

@henrymoore7899

Жыл бұрын

You can't beat the Sig P238

@robertrice-iz5yy

10 ай бұрын

ghost gun sales

I have a Taurus G2S that I have carried for 5 years. Although the slide is a bit stiff (71 with arthritis) it still has minimal kick, it fits my hank, and is accurate. I do not have a whole lot of income, so the sub-$300.00 price tag fit me just fine. I have never had a problem with it that wasnt a screwup on my part.

@ColonelFredPuntridge

Жыл бұрын

The six-year-old shooter used a Taurus G2c, I read. Here are some pithy quotations from the user's manual: "!WARNING When a firearm discharges [sic.] the bullet or shot can strike a person, resulting in death or serious bodily injury.” (Really?) "IF A FIREARM GOES OFF, THERE WAS A ROUND OF AMMUNITION IN THE CHAMBER. Period." (Thank you, Einstein.) "Securing your firearm may inhibit access in a defensive situation and may result in injury or death" (So leave it unsecured. Especially when you have a six-year-old kid in the home.) "!WARNING Never leave your keys in the lock when the lock is installed on the firearm." (Yeah, that's the kind of thing I would do.) Gather them all up and drop them into the deepest part of the ocean. Make America Civilized Again.

@randallsullivan3692

Жыл бұрын

@@ColonelFredPuntridge Maybe another channel would be more to your liking? Needlepoint or floral design maybe.

@ColonelFredPuntridge

Жыл бұрын

@@randallsullivan3692 Is there a channel on trauma nursing with a specialty in self-inflicted gunshot wounds?

@randallsullivan3692

Жыл бұрын

@@ColonelFredPuntridge There probably is for those who care about such things. Personally, I don't! I care about a big handful of leave me the hell alone in a small package. That's why I watched this video.

I bought a Bersa 380 thunder about 3 yrs ago.Its been a very reliable light carry pistol for me,I have extreme r a,and have no issues cycling the slide and it is very reliable at 25yds out to 5oyds.Put the right defense rounds and it will do the job very easy,it also can be fitted with a nice lazier light under barrel and in frt.of trigger gaurd,it groups nicely.

@seanconner4

Жыл бұрын

I own 3 Bersa...great firearm

@jamesfischer440

Жыл бұрын

My choice as well

@terryboyd9875

Жыл бұрын

I love my Bersa 380 Thunder…..73years old here!

@vincentreynolds9353

Жыл бұрын

Bersa is my choice, as well. I own 2, .380 Thunder, and .40 S&W Ultra Compact. I'm 68, and have no problem with cycling or loading either.

@joeyoung4121

Жыл бұрын

The bersa thunder 380 is's a very comfortable gun. They have the thunder holding 7 &1 in the pipe. The bersa plus which is 15 and 1 in the pipe. They look similar to the Walter. They are very comfortable gun to shoot.

My instructor recommended the M&P EZ 380. I’m over 70 and have Arthritis. I have bought others since including a Glock 42. I always go back to my EZ. I love it. Racks so easily and is always so comfortable to handle.

@ColonelFredPuntridge

Жыл бұрын

And very useful if the chronic arthritis pain gets to bad. You can end it in a flash.

@ArnoldBraunswagger

3 ай бұрын

Someone near and dear to me whom I trust implicitly advised me that they purchased a juicer and juiced 1 , sometimes 2 celery stalks a day and it appeared to alleviate their arthritis pain completely without any side effects. Not wishing to get into any trouble with the FDA , I hearby state that I/we make no claims of a cure or treatment for any medical problems. Please be advised that celery is high in sodium and you should monitor your intake and consult a physician. A celery cost under $2.00 ($1.82/?). It has about 8 to 12 stalks. That's, what 8 to 12 days for under $2.00 ? How much was the arthritis medicine ? It's a shame that the FDA appears to have BIG PHARMA's best interest 💰 at heart and not the lives of American citizens/taxpayers . It is also a shame we can not speak the truth for fear of being attacked by the same government swore to serve us. Look at the Colt Detective Special snub nose revolver in 38 special calibre and the Walther PPK/S in .380 calibre . Test them out and let us know if you like it.

I'm 70 now and have been carrying a Springfield Armory XDs - 9mm 3.3 for many years and feel well armed. It is a shame it has been discontinued. I would not recommend less than 9mm for self defense and I like the bifurcated trigger and palm safety, the chamber flag and fiber optic front sight. Some of the smaller, even tiny, pistols with no safeties at all plain scare me. BTW, I still have and shoot the original Kimber 911, which I bought for Stock and Single Stack competitions. It has served me very well.

I'm 61, I routinely shoot .45 ACP, .45 Long Colt, .357 Magnum, and 9mm. Most seasoned citizens I know don't suddenly become weak when they hit sixty. Jes' Sayin'

Got rid of my Kimber Micro 380. Enough stovepiping and FTF issues that I could never feel confident that it would perform when I needed it to. Kimber even sent me an updated spring that was supposed to fix the issue. Got me a Ruger LCP Max and it's performed flawlessly.

As a senior, I have a feather weight S&W which I carried for years. Then bought a .380 LCP but didn't like the way it felt and shot. Also purchased an LR22 which I knew was larger in overall size for concealing but its fun at the range. Finally, recently purchased a Max 9 and like both the size and the way it shoots over all the others. It also has the largest capacity which is not a bad feature.

@hotchihuahua1546

6 ай бұрын

There will come a time for ALL of us when we need to stop doing things we use to do . Driving a car and handling a gun are two I can think of . I know that time will come for me ! It’s being able to reason at that time to give it up before we hurt others not deserving !

@sailor123ize

5 ай бұрын

As a senior and conceal carrier, I fear the day I become unable to carry and become an easy prey.

2023? What about the equalizer improvement over the EZ and its optics readiness? Visual assistance is big in this group. Ruger LCR should be on the list! Revolver has no safeties, needs no magazine loading, no slide racking and has double action safety. Like another gentleman said, how can you leave revolvers out of the discussion. My 92 year old ww2 vet dad carried one.

Have the EZ380 which is my edc gun. When I tried one out at the range, I knew it was the gun for me. 62yrs but killer arthritis in my fingers. I can easily manage this gun. It's a comfortable size for concealment too. I like it so much, I bought the .22LR EZ for "plinking". My husband has the 9mm version.

I'm 70, and this was a tough one... what to conceal carry. Being retired from county law enforcement, I used to carry everything from SW .41 to a SW .44, then a Colt .45 in Satin finish, all were great guns with plenty of stopping power. I was trained that you have one or two good shots before just making noise, so the big caliber rigs were perfect for defense. Never needed to use them during my years in LE, but they are too heavy and big for CC. I now carry SW M&P .40 or my little Springfield XDS .40. Hard to get into smaller calibers when you've been trained that the first couple shots are the most important for stopping power. Of course, shot placement is key with any caliber.

@carminemurray6624

Жыл бұрын

Well, it is established now that .40 S&W has snappier recoil in today's light weight concealable compact pistols, and today's better performing modern Ammo, 9mm is once again the hallmark of Ammo, and if the Narrator says Senoir Citizen one more time, Grrrrr 😟 Outside of Mexico 🇲🇽 I don't know of any Law Enforcement Agencies using .380 acp.

@jeffbarron5500

Жыл бұрын

sure you did, prob just a gate post guard, LOL

@MikeBixby

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Also retired LEO and up in age. A one handed / off hand second shot under stress is MUCH more well placed in a 9mm for me. Can't guarantee where the 2nd will go with .45 or .40 SW.

@crashoppe

Жыл бұрын

fact is, more people are killed with a .22 than any other gun. shoot yourself in the leg with a .22 then with a .45 or any other gun of your choice and tell me which one hurts more lol. another fact is the .22 doesnt have the "stopping power" of a large cal gun. in an INTENSE, SECONDS MATTER, life or death scenario i will always believe,,, me, with my .22 / 20 round clip against your gun of choice always leaves me at a better advantage. the recoil, etc on high cal guns makes "missing your target" increase, especially under a stressful, high adrenaline scenario. the low recoil of my .22 INSURES every single bullet of my 20 round clip will hit my target. i realize "carry of choice" varies from person to person and this is only my opinion and my "choice".

@hemikid52

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffbarron5500 there were days when that would have been fine, instead of what I did for real..

Springfield Hellcat is by far my favorite CCW.

In my sixties. Ruger LCR .357 loaded with .38 +P and two speed loaders. Less capacity but couldn't be more senior friendly.

The only time you need a gun is when you "really" need one. Any concealed small revolver works providing you can easily get to it. Knowing who to shoot and when to shoot and what's behind what your shooting at.. is what matters.

@wolfgangamadeus1246

5 ай бұрын

Excellent comment!

My wifey is in her mid 70's and gave the Ruger LCP Max a try. She can shoot it just fine but semi's aren't her thing. Clearing jams and the like messes her up to the point of not carrying it. Being a revolver gal she's back to her Smith 442 Airweight or her Model 19 .357. I'll stick to my .40 cal 1911.

I'm so old I carry a black powder revolver. Ready to go.

@ogearbox6132

8 ай бұрын

😂😎😂 I was waiting for this one. Thx for the laugh…

I'll stand pat with my Sig P238, fits nicely in my pocket every day.

Love that kimber I have it in 380 and 9mm both shot great. I have them 4 years now still very accurate only had one stove pipe with the 9mm but kimber reworked it for me years ago and never had a days problem with it over 2000 rounds in each one.

Yes, Kimber Micro 380 is great. And it is compact, too. Small/light enough for pocket carry. As for IWB/OWB, it shure is S&W Shield EZ. Both guns are nothing less than amazing!

At 76 I fall under the classification of a senior citizen. I carry a Glock 23 in 40SW. But I'm not a feeble old arthritic man so I have no issue with the 23. If i want to carry the pocket pistol, I carry my wife's 43 with an extra 2 round extended mag

As an instructor, if asked for my opinion, I will always advise the potential elderly buyers to spend a little time strengthening their hands and grip. Hands can get stronger rather quickly, even at age 60 or 65. It seems counter productive to pigeonhole a shooter to a certain sidearm simply because of weakened grip strength. Build up the muscles so you can opt for a stronger caliber and better performance. I know the arthritis hurts. I know mine does. But gaining strength in the hands mitigates the arthritic pain. Besides, when the time comes for you to clear leather, the adrenaline coursing through your body won't allow you to feel hand pain. You won't feel anything except recoil. You'll feel it later, though. Can't get around that.

I'm not sure that all senior citizens would prefer a very small pistol, even for CCW. If a bigger pistol is comfortable, surely it will make shooting easier. The problem with 22LR is the heavier trigger required. 32acp has a similar power, but makes slightly bigger holes, and more importantly, it is centerfire. The recoil is still very light. I do think that a tiny lightweight pistol is good for home defense (all adults) so you can wear it comfortably, even for long hours. This where the Ruger LCP Max and Kel*tec P32 come into their own.

@828enigma6

Жыл бұрын

Why handicap yourself with a mouse gun for home defense when a home invader or burglar won't be so self limited?

@Zoco101

Жыл бұрын

@@828enigma6 yes, a bigger gun is better, I'm all in favor. Problem is most people don't want to conceal or open carry a bulky firearm for 16 hours per day. Invaders may suddenly appear at any time in your home or on your land, so I don't believe in depending (only) on firearms stashed around the house. A light pocket pistol takes the pain out of being armed at home, and helps you to get to that bigger gun which may be just out of reach as the perps burst in upon you.

I picked up a Micro 380 used off Gunbroker for a great price (before the recent price madness in the market). It looks mint and came with the improved recoil spring.

I would suggest that anyone that watched this widens their horizons. After 50 years of experience working with folks learning and wanting to shoot, this is lean on real info and big on marketing a preferred brand of ammunition. My humble opinion only.

Why isn't the Glaser Safety Slug recommended as the most lethal and safe-indoors round? I tested my Colt .380 Mustang Plus II on gallon milk jugs filled with water, and those .380 Glaser rounds absolutely shredded those targets! They're unbelievably lethal with that load. But, I remain a fan of the .45 ACP, because both Physics and doctors specializing in gunshot wounds opine, lead to the abundantly clear superiority of the .45 ACP. Years ago in winter time, I used to carry a custom, combat chopped S&W Model 629 loaded with full-house .44 Magnum Glaser Safety Slugs. Having a large-caliber weapon on me -- along with professional training -- increased my confidence that I could shoot myself out of any dangerous situation.

I am in my 70's. I have carried a Walther PPK for the better part of 40 years. The same pistol. It is chambered in .32 ACP. I choose to use fairly hot European variants of that ammo. So much time has gone by, that pistol has become an extension of my hand - it is comfortable to hold, to aim and to shoot. It is too heavy for me to carry as a pocket pistol, so I wear a shoulder harness. I do not see any reason to change to another pistol at this late date. If I did, I think I would be inclined toward the Kimber Micro .380. I like Kimber's firearms.

@hoopslaa5235

Жыл бұрын

Check out the Walther PDP F(female) series gun it feels sooo good! It’s awesome!

@jasondaniel918

Жыл бұрын

@@hoopslaa5235 Really!! there is such a thing? I never heard of it, but I am going to check it out. Thanks for the info.

@hoopslaa5235

Жыл бұрын

@@jasondaniel918 Msake sure to actually pick one up in your hands and feel one. Dont just look. Put it in your hand!

I am 78 and have the EZ380 and the EZ 9mm also. They are both great and easy too use. I have a little arthritis in my hands but these guns are effortless to run. I only use Hornady Critical Defense in all my carry guns.

@robertforrest9021

Жыл бұрын

Thats the ONLY ammo I use! My best friend works at Hornaday and that's their best recommendation

@robaldridge6505

Жыл бұрын

I've tried the critical defense and critical duty, I find the heavier bullet in the Duty load gives good deep penetration, better than the 'defense' load...

@wilycoyote9091

Жыл бұрын

I have considerable arthritis and have the Shield EZ380, Walther CCP M2 9mm, and a first gen Shield 9mm. The EZ380 is larger than a LCP but is so easy to load, rack, and fire. The CCP is close to the same size as the EZ380 but with great ergonomics that Walther is known for. It has a gas system that is touted to reduce the felt recoil, though I don't think it makes a lot of difference. Racking it is easier than many other 9mm's. My first gen Shield 9mm is the smallest of the three and is very well made. It has a fairly stiff recoil spring so racking it isn't a lot of fun these days. As a senior you want something that you can handle, operate, and shoot well. Having something large enough to get a good grip can make all the difference, but it won't be quite as concealable. I'd advise anyone to go to a range and rent a few different guns to get a good idea of how well you can manipulate and shoot it. You can talk with the staff about whatever you've tried and get a good idea of how durable they are since a rental gun gets a lot of use by many folks, and if it holds up well in that environment then you probably shouldn't expect to have reliability issues. I wouldn't get too caught up with the capacity issue as all three of these hold 8 rounds and that should be enough if you are just an average shooter, and carrying an extra mag or two should serve well for anyone not named John Wick.

@Fister_of_Muppets

Жыл бұрын

The Shield EZ series is hands-down one of the "EZ-est" carry pistols to rack, load, trigger pull, etc. I have a disability in my left hand and this gun works very well for me (mine is in .30 Super Carry).

@TheGuitarReb

Жыл бұрын

Also 78 and my S&W 380 "Body Guard" and sticky pocket holster goes every ware I go. My 1911A1 and 357 not so much. It's only 3/4" thick, small and conceals easily. After all I'm not going to Bear Country, just to the grocery store.

I am 63 and I carry both a SW Model 60LS in 357 mag and a Kimber Micro 9 modified with Houge grips and magazine plates, and when i do not need a compact , I carry a Beretta 92SF Compact with wilson hammer/trigger and G10 grips

I have a Kimber Micro 9 mm. From the time it was new I have had problems getting the first round from the magazine to load in the chamber. I took it to a gun smith and he told me I could shoot 500 rounds of ammo through it to break it in or for $75 he could disassemble it and polish it up. Not wanting to spend the money on 500 rounds of ammo to get a brand new pistol to work properly, I paid him the $75 to polish it up and it still does the same thing. I paid up to purchase a Kimber believing I was buying a quality product and I couldn't be more disappointed.

@halverde6373

Жыл бұрын

Try a Wilson magazine. They make them for every pistol.

Replacing the factory recoil spring with an aftermarket spring not as strong will decrease the effort of racking the slide to chamber a round. It will also increase the felt recoil as the lighter spring will not soak up as much energy as the factory set spring. It will also increase the wear and tear on the gun as it is hit harder and battered by the lighter spring action not slowing the slide in recoil for the same reason.

@chipsawdust5816

6 ай бұрын

You're right of course - there's always a trade-off isn't there. Physics cannot be denied!

The #1 pick here looks pretty attractive especially for first-timers, those with arthritis issues, and just to use for plinking. The near lack of recoil is a BIG plus. Obviously the reduced firepower is a downside, yet as mentioned ammo manufacturers helped correct this to a degree. The ability to carry more rounds also helps compensate. Reviews I read mention jams after firing several rounds. That's a concern. Hopefully Ruger addresses this quickly. LCP III Lite Rack .22LP???

@thebusterdog921

9 ай бұрын

Only problem is, against a 220 pound Crack or Meth head it won't do anything to stop him. 22cal is useless, and .380acp is borderline useless unless you practice and are a very good shot. At 70 I don't carry anything less than a 9mm 124gr hollow point, or even better 45acp 230gr hollow point. The whole idea with self defense is putting an attacker down on the ground asap.

@snafutarfu1440

8 ай бұрын

One to the head beats,ten to the chest.@@thebusterdog921

There are plenty of good CCW options for seniors, and a list of only five is going to leave out a lot of people’s pet choices. That said, let me put in a plug for my pet choice for a gun that is light and concealable, simple to operate, has almost no recoil, yet is still an acceptable self-defense choice: the Charter Arms Undercoverette or Undercoverette Off Duty (hammerless) chambered in .32 H&R magnum but loaded with six .32 Long wadcutters. It’s 12oz. empty and reliably shoots six .312” flying hole punches 14-15” into ballistic gel with barely any recoil. Unless you’re running an all-cash pot dispensary or something, you’re almost certainly dealing with opportunists looking for a soft target. If you’re ready to puncture them, and do it with a hole punch that’s a legitimate self-defense round, you flip the risk/reward ratio around on them and there isn’t much chance they’re going to insist.

Viewers evidently misread the word seniors in the title and misinterpreted as saying novices. I've been a handgunner for just about 50 years now and prefer revolvers but I am beginning to get arthritis in my hands. For that reason I purchased a Smith & Wesson 9 mm EZ for future use. I do like the 9mm EZ with one exception. In order to make it easier to drop the magazine they have made the magazine release button protrude way more than it needs to. Slightly bumping it can cause you to accidentally drop your magazine. That is a danger waiting to happen. When it is inserted in most holsters the button is accidentally pressed. I probably will remove my button and file it down some so it is almost flush. Other than that I shoot well with it. I do also have a little Kimber 380 micro for carrying when only wearing something like jeans and a t-shirt. Extremely easy to conceal and very easy to shoot. It's a nice little gun but I still prefer large bore revolvers. Everything is a compromise and as we age we have to compromise more and more.

The kimber 380 is a great gun & love how it looks.

2:41 I have the Ruger .380 LCP. I think it’s a great gun and very well designed and priced. It’s very convenient to carry.

I'm 74 and have arthritis in both hands. I lost my left eye in the war and took one in my right leg. I have 7 torn disks in my back. I have to wear a back brace everywhere. I carry a Kimber custom 45 acp. I've put over 75,000 rounds through it over the years. They will have to pry it out of my hand when I die. You're never too old or banged up to carry. I also have the Kimber micro 380.and that's a good little shooter too....

keltec 32. Eminently conceivable, lightweight and with appropriate ammo, highly effective. Also fairly inexpensive at around $300.

I love my Ruger LC9S Pro for edc but my Colt Lightweight .45 Commander is my trusted house gun. I also love to hear that so many of my senior brethren are carrying.

@robertd9850

Жыл бұрын

I bought a Sig P365 for conceal carry when I get my permit. I can rack my Sig and Canik pretty easily now but saved this video in case my mild arthritis becomes not so mild.

22rf, 380, 9mm. Not for PSD. I am a really big fan of the 357 magnum. I can use ALL of the 38sp ammo. I am a handloader so the 357mag is even more versatile. With a 4in barrel revolver and a 22in barrel RIFLE w/ a 3x9x40 on top, I feel pretty well prepared. Regardless of the power you have in your hand, it is still Bullet Placement, Bullet Placement, Bullet Placement.

@jameslalley3787

Жыл бұрын

I have the .357 mag Windicator EAA wheel gun ! Heavy bugger but very accurate ! You can cook a hot dog on the flame that comes out of that barrel lol ! I had to cut down to shooting .38 rounds simply because of that heavy .357 recoil but loud and fun to shoot !

Got a Kimberly .380. Smooth as silk and shoots like a machine. For a small pistol it feels good in your hand. Super solid.

Semi-autos for seniors? LOL!! Most seniors have trouble operating a TV remote, let alone an intricate semi-auto. You can't beat a .38 snubbie revolver. Absolutely reliable, simple to operate and maintain, minimal recoil, not ammo sensitive and nearly impossible to jam. High capacity is only useful if you're planning fighting off a horde of zombies.

Carried a 92F on duty. But for concealed I went thru Walther PPK (great pistol but got slide bite) - Beretta Cheetah-SA EMP (til it stovepiped from glued in ejector) - Glock 26 (too fat but nice) - Walther PPS (low capacity) - Kahr .380 (trigger sucked) - SW Shield 9mm (ok but no cigar) Then settled on the Holy Grail of CCW. THE SIG P365. It fits my hand, easy conceal, reliable, hi capacity. The cats pajamas..

I have revolvers and pistols chambered in .22 LR. I've had failures to fire in all of them. .22 LR is very inexpensive, but for me it's not reliable enough compared with any centerfire round. If you're buying the Ruger LCP 2, get the .380 version. Regarding the Smith and Wesson EZ; it's really not small enough for concealed carry. The Sig P365 has more capacity and it's truly concealable. For a senior, with arthritis in the hands, I would avoid any pistol based on the 1911, and that includes the Sig p238 or any of the Colt Mustang clones. They require more hand strength than the S&W shields, the Rugers or the Sig p365. Ease of takedown is as or more important than recoil.

@steimystein4368

Жыл бұрын

I'm 66 with neuropathy in both hands. I have a Kimber Micro 9 and it's the easiest of my handguns to rack. I also have a Kimber R7 Mako with a red dot, and it comes in second for a easy rack.both are extremely accurate, and both are easy to shoot. Takedown for both is pretty easy once you've done it a few times.

@baddrivercam

3 ай бұрын

You're on target with take down being important. For me not a senior, but very limited use of one hand. The user also needs to figure out their own adaptations. I can take down my S&W csx, my edc. The first time though took me over an hour to accomplish. In that time I figured out some adaptations including modifying a chamber flag. So now it takes only a couple of minutes. That a pistol that is a pain for most to take down. I can do that faster than I can load six rounds in a wheel gun. Both sides of this need to be a bit less myopic about it.

I carried an LCP II for a while. Then I carried the LC-9s and now I am 65 and carry the Ruger Max9 with a Holosun red dot on it. It is a great carry weapon. As for the Xtreme Defender ammunition, you may want to consider that it could be used against you in court if you had a self-defense incident. I'm not a lawyer though, so I would say ask one that is familiar with these types of cases. Nice video. I doubt though that all seniors need to carry a .380.

@efirce

Жыл бұрын

LCP 2 is a nice pocket gun.

@jessestone785

Жыл бұрын

Excellent point re type of ammo for self defense. Some cartridge names could get you in trouble in front of an ignorant jury, e.g., Black Talon, etc.

@usernamemykel

Жыл бұрын

No, we (78 years) don't all need to carry a .380, but it surely is comforting!! BTW - 1st gen Ruger LCP .380

Smith & Wesson Model 642 .38 Special +P Revolver. Reliability comes first, you want something that goes boom every time you squeeze the trigger. It's your life and hopefully you'll only need it once but it better work.

I'm 66 and I have both the Kimber Micro 9 with night sights, and the R7 Mako with a Crimson Trace red dot. Both fantastic guns. I also have a Beretta APX Centurion for the days when I'm wearing a heavy jacket to conceal it better.

@Gimmithat491

Жыл бұрын

How do you like the kimber? My wife has the micro 9 raptor but it’s too snappy for her but I feel it has little recoil. Looks like ima get her a 380 and I’m keeping the raptor 😅

@steimystein4368

Жыл бұрын

I actually like the Micro 9 better than the Mako. It shoots great and the recoil is not as snappy as my friends p365 9mm. The recoil seems less than the larger Mako. I really like how well it fits my hand with the7 round magazine. It's my favorite handgun of the three I have.

@gcwessell

Жыл бұрын

Make sure you run enough rounds through micro 9's. They have a tendency to start dropping the magazines when fired, you will know within maybe 200 rounds? Kimber will send you a shipping label and have it back within a week or two if you have one. My Nightfall was one of them...

@steimystein4368

Жыл бұрын

@gcwessell I'm left handed and I have the raptor with the safety on both sides. It's had well over 500 rounds through it and has never dropped the mag. I've only used 124 and147 grain in it because I heard they don't care for 115g. It's been completely reliable with the three mags I have for it. It's probably my favorite handgun.

@Gimmithat491

Жыл бұрын

@@steimystein4368 same here nothing but 147 and 124 gr and I’ve had zero issues with the 6 or 7 round mags from kimber and tacmags

I have carried a Colt Mustang for years. Not super heavy, very reliable and accurate. One thing you didn't mention was how some people shy away from Single Action. The SA can be easier for some older people to use ref trigger pull, etc.

@ericoberlies7537

Жыл бұрын

They’re an acquired taste. But having owned one since I was a teenager, I’ve acquired that taste and am very comfortable with Single Actions revolvers (as I am with bolt action rifles).

@albertsalvatore6662

Жыл бұрын

​@@ericoberlies7537 !a

@ralphkinsley8192

Жыл бұрын

I had the Colt 9mm Pocket Lite. Pinched my finger during the pull.

@roberttkent

Жыл бұрын

I have an older ss Mustang conceals easily anywhere. Safety gun ever leaving uncocked, unlocked and chambered. Simple to flip safety off and cock when ready.

@WrecklessSandwich

6 ай бұрын

Original Mustangs are hard to come by these days. Fortunately, the Sig P238 and Kimber Micro shown here, as well as the Springfield 911, are all Colt Mustang clones with minor build differences. There's even some magazine cross-compatibility between them if you don't mind the pinky extension on the 7 round mags having a small gap.

67 yrs old, arthritis in both hands and wrists, back and neck. Carpal Tunnel and Cupital Tunnel surgery on both wrists and elbows. The only pistols I have left are a Glock 17, Glock 26( primary edc) and a Shield 2.0, which are still fine for me. However, in my opinion, Walther's have always been fairly easy to rack the slide. I often considered getting a PPS M2, but right now, a CZ P07 is what I'm thinking about.

@ofb7212

Жыл бұрын

CZP07 Can be difficult to manipulate. I love mine but I have to concentrate to rack it. 67 w Carpal tunnel issues

@ofb7212

Жыл бұрын

. The Walther PDP F is much easier to manipulate. I can even control and rack from the front serrations. It also comes ready for a dot. That improved my shooting more than any thing else.

Well as you have classified a senior citizen as someone approaching 60YO or even 70..... so at 65 I guess I am one.... I have CC for over 40 years and still carry my favorite model/caliber..... I pack a 1911 gov in 45acp daily as well as my 380acp back-up. I find that with a little arthritis starting to set in that the smaller guns you are suggesting are harder to use than the larger frame of the 1911 to manipulate and shoot.....

82 years of age and not too badly crippled at this time. Have carried a Kel Tec P11 in the past and still do from time to time. The 9mm is not punishing at all, even in this light pistol. More recently, I have added Ruger's LCP in .380 and their ECW in 9mm to my arsenal and carry each from time to time. The LCP is my usual carry piece as it is easily concealed, with a pocket holster, in a trousers pocket.

@georgehandel5908

Жыл бұрын

I am 82, and have a Bersa Thunder .380, a Ruger LC9 (9mm), and a Taurus G2C (9mm) with Viridian lazer. The Bersa, and LC9 fit in a pocket holster. The G2c is a compact, but will not quite fit in a pocket holster. I do have an arthritis racking issue, but absolutely prefer my Taurus G2C to the others. The Taurus G2C is an excellent 9mm semi-automatic (12, 15, or 17 rd. mag.), at an unbelievable price.

@JohnDoeSmith08

Жыл бұрын

The Keltec P11 is under rated. Mine is still at top of carry rotation.

@mikecunningham7621

9 ай бұрын

I contend that if you can carry / conceal an LCP you can do so with any of the single stack 9mm's.

Colt 380 Mustang Pocketlite, truly a great carry gun! I also have the Kimber Micro 380 and like the Colt better.

For Seniors, the best handgun is a .38 Special revolver. No slide, no magazine, no levers, easier on the hands. Stovepipes and feeding issues are topics for another day.

@Gallagherfreak100

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Preferably with a shrouded or concealed hammer. For folks with weak or arthritic hands, a good load is plain jane .38 spl wadcutters. If you're concerned about capacity, you can carry a speed loader, although it takes TONS of practice to get fairly quick with it.

@ericoberlies7537

Жыл бұрын

@@Gallagherfreak100 Or two .38s.

@user-br9pe2yz9w

9 ай бұрын

Agree

@thomassiddle6711

3 ай бұрын

@@Gallagherfreak100If you need a round with light recoil another consideration is the hornady critical defense light round in .38 special, or the hydra shok .38 special 110 gr hollow point light recoil rounds.

@Gallagherfreak100

3 ай бұрын

@@thomassiddle6711 I use the Hornady critical defense 110 gr rounds in both my full size and snub nose.38. It's a little frisky in the snub nose. I get less recoil in a charter arms .44 bulldog, with pachmayr grips using 200 gr CCI HP's. I have very large hands.

I'm 83, and I have the S&W 9MM SHIELD EZ, plus a SCCY CPX-2. I love both, but find the mag on the SCCY hard to load more than 5 rounds, whereas the Shield has an easy load mag I really like. I don't worry about recoil, as I’ve been around guns all my life. I've qualified expert several times during my military career, both with the Colt 1911, and the M16. Overall, I'll take the S&W M&P 9mm EZ for my CCW gun. Side note: I like the sights better on the SCCY for target shooting.

5 Best Concealed Carry Guns For Seniors 2023? The one you shoot the best.

I'd go with the Sig 938 rather than the 238, simply because it comes in 9mm rather than 380. Put concisely, the 380 doesn't have the horsepower for me to recommend carrying it for defense against humanoid goblins. With 380, you can choose penetration or expansion but not both. 9mm has enough power for both considerations. I'd prefer any goblin that I have to shoot that their eyes would bug out from an abdominal shot. I realize this isn't possible, but the thought is there.

@steimystein4368

Жыл бұрын

I have the Kimber Micro 9 and a Kimber R7 Mako. Both very accurate.

@rudert56

Жыл бұрын

I carry a P938 and love it. A 380 cartridge is a 9mm short in my opinion.

@mikewaugh2746

Жыл бұрын

THE P938 WILL ALSO HANDLE 9mm +P AMMO!

@RiverRat1953

Жыл бұрын

Another vote for the Sig 938. I also trust the CZ SP01 which is a little larger, but has more capacity.

@carlaalmaraz4481

Жыл бұрын

I just bought a P938 chambered in 9mm (also have a P938 chambered in 22 LR but I question the stopping power). I got it because it was an easy rack for my arthritic hands. I'll be taking it to the range this weekend.

I am a young man of 70 years old and my daily carry is a Springfield Armory Range Officer Compact in .45 ACP and I do shoot the Federal HST 230gr. Hollow Point. If I have to pull, I want it to count. I am also pretty darn sure, should an older person have to pull in a life and death situation, with the adrenalin pumping, the weight and recoil will never be noticed. All focus will be on front sight, trigger squeeze, and hope that SOB goes down before you have to reload (referring to the small calibers,.22LR and .380).

I’m 68 a retired LEO and carry P365 9mm😎

At 73 I'm now carrying an FNs9 as my edc. I am looking for a slightly more compact choice. This gave me some guns to be looking at.

@ItsFinished

10 ай бұрын

I keep my fnx 9 on my nightstand now, but was my edc for years. FNH makes some nice firearms. My current ccw is now the Kimber micro 9. Hope you found something for yourself.

I love my Kimber Pro Carry II 45 with night sights and laser grips.

Gotta love how certain groups get automatically pigeon holed all together. I'm a veteran and not a senior. Yet I want and need a easy to rack pistol. With only full use of one hand, and very limited use of the other. An easy rack and less recoil is welcomed. Makes things easier and quicker including staying on target. That doesn't mean it's all I can shoot or rack. Rack it on my crossbreed belt, table, shoe, whatever is available. There are plenty of sensors who have no problem using any pistol. Old doesn't automatically mean feeble. So why not just say pistols that are easy to rack and lower recoil. That way you cover anyone who wants or needs those features.

I own one S & W pistols....the 380 EZ and a Walther P22 EZ love them both and easy to chamber!

I'm 70. Ruger LCP Max, 10+1 capacity. I find it easy to conceal and lightweight.

I have a S&W MP Shield .45. It is sufficiently compact and carries well with a untucked button-down shirt with an OWB holster. I do not trust the OEM magazines with reliability. On the other hand, I have a S&W Airlight .38, .38+p, .357 which fits in my right front trouser pocket, extremely concealable and very reliable. Fortunately, never had to use either. I have a Beretta 1301 tactical and Mossberg .12 gauge shockwave both with OO 2 1/2” shells in the trunk.

The Springfield XDS 45 or 9mm with dual safety's Love it!

The Sig P238 is fantastic, I’ve owned one for years and even my 120 lb wife can shoot it with ease.

I'm 68 and carry either the Ruger Max .380 concealed or the Kimber Micro380. Both have decent sights even though subcompact pistols are not target guns and bad things happen at a real close range. Carried the Ruger original LCP for years.

@garydergut4741

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I have 2 Kimber micro 9s and love them both. Easy to carry and conceal.

@usernamemykel

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78 here, have been enjoying carrying the 1st gen Ruger LCP .380 for several years now.