I'm looking for a small revolver with easy/light trigger for wife (arthritis is worse)

[NHCraigT]

Glock 42... easy to rack slide normal semi trigger easy to shoot

R-E-V-O-L-V-E-R

 

[jct61765]

Doesn't mean he was right lol

exactly

 

[jct61765]

Maybe a shotgun. You know in 20 gauge, 18 inch. She can shoulder it and rest it on something. Its better than a .40.

 

[meh]

Maybe if you electrical/duct taped the grip safety...unless yours has better fingers.

I think the grip safety is there to make the gun drop safe, so better to choose something else if it's not working as is.

 

[fencer]

R-E-V-O-L-V-E-R

But ...but
I bet if you asked him to @Greg Derr , could give this a 3lb trigger and make it rack like it was on ball bearings.

 

[meh]

we are also looking for a revolver for her for the nightstand etc (BUT with easy/gentle trigger).

For the nightstand (not carry), I'd call your attention to the GP100. With a professional trigger job can have a very light trigger pull with reliable ignition.

 

[240Geezer]

Interjecing in the S&W luvfest here.
I forget the make but there's a double .22 revolver the has a trigger you can put two fingers on and fires 2 shots with one pull.
Probably unavailable in Mass tho.

 

[240Geezer]

S333 Thunderstruck in .22 mag

 

[shootymacshootface]

Find an old S&W Model 10. Lighten the mainspring, then test with your sd .38spl loads.
Done deal.

 

[JDL]

S&W revolver any model can be set up for 6lbs double action by any competent pistol smith. I have done it many times in the past when I was still doing pistol/revolver work. Less then 6lbs will make the revolver unreliable. Howeve a good smith can make the 6lbs trigger so smooth it will feel like a 3lbs pull.
It only takes springs and action work. If the revolver has an exposed hammer a proper 6lbs action job will make single action feel less then 1lbs.

 

[Grendizer138]

 

[headednorth]

Have you considered the shield EZ?
With a trigger job it could be easier for her to use.

My aunt has one. I havent spoken with her about it but I know she bought it because she didnt have the hand strength anymore

 

[DarthRevan]

Didn’t read anything but the OP.
shield ez in 9mm does a good job for the grip challenged.

 

[AHM]

I'm still waiting to hear how the OP intends to store this "nightstand gun"...

 

[upcountry]

My wife picked up a Weigand custom 442 with a trigger that was worked on. She had difficulty with it as DAO. She got a LCR .38 and has no problems. I really like the Weigand 442, 'cuz now it's mine.

 

[10thSFFD]

Another vote for a nice shotgun!


View: https://youtu.be/F-mztxHgYQo

 

[whatluck]

Didn't he say she had arthritis?

Hand strength in patients with RA correlates strongly with function but not with activity of disease - Advances in Rheumatology

Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints, especially of the hands. The evaluation of handgrip strength (HS) and pinch strength can be useful to detect reduction in hand function in RA patients. The aim of the study...

advancesinrheumatology.biomedcentral.com

Strengthening exercises to improve hand strength and functionality in rheumatoid arthritis with hand deformities: a randomized, controlled trial - PubMed

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory and chronic disease of joints, which may result in irreversible deformities. To evaluate the effects of an exercise programme aimed at improving the hand strength in individuals with hand deformities resulting from RA and to analyse the impact...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The karate guys have known forever that the way to keep arthritis at bay is to keep strength up.

 

[gerrycaruso]

I'm sure everyone here is well aware of the Ma storage laws. Whether you agree with or like them is irrelevant. It's the OPs business whether he chooses to comply or not.

 

[Lank]

This is NES.

I'm only surprised nobody has recommended a fotay yet.

Or asked for pics

 

[jct61765]

Hand strength in patients with RA correlates strongly with function but not with activity of disease - Advances in Rheumatology

Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints, especially of the hands. The evaluation of handgrip strength (HS) and pinch strength can be useful to detect reduction in hand function in RA patients. The aim of the study...

advancesinrheumatology.biomedcentral.com

Strengthening exercises to improve hand strength and functionality in rheumatoid arthritis with hand deformities: a randomized, controlled trial - PubMed

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory and chronic disease of joints, which may result in irreversible deformities. To evaluate the effects of an exercise programme aimed at improving the hand strength in individuals with hand deformities resulting from RA and to analyse the impact...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The karate guys have known forever that the way to keep arthritis at bay is to keep strength up.

He didn't come here and ask how his wife can increase her hand strength. He asked about revolvers.

 

[1903Collector]

Have you considered the shield EZ?
With a trigger job it could be easier for her to use.

Mrs. 1903 has one of these, she loves it. She has small hands with carpal tunnel and she can rack that baby with no issues.

 

[Arto]

The Ladysmith 60LS has one of the best single-action triggers in the universe: Model 60 | Smith & Wesson

 

[whatluck]

He didn't come here and ask how his wife can increase her hand strength. He asked about revolvers.

And that's my answer. In order to operate a revolver in the face of arthritis, increase hand strength as much as you can.

 

[Mesatchornug]

S333 Thunderstruck in .22 mag

1000x no. I wouldn't give that thing to someone I hated.

View: https://youtu.be/zvLEoxBXcmU


View: https://youtu.be/W00GADSueG4

 

[uvholic]

Ruger SP101 2.25 inch in .38 would shoot well. Trigger pull feels quite a bit lighter than a S&W 642, at least my samples to compare with, and it's noticeably heavier so easier to manage as a nightstand gun. Decent amount of grip options - I like the Pachmayr compacs on mine. Great little home snubby for the home office underneath desk magnet too.

 

[NorthShore]

Ruger SP101 2.25 inch in .38 would shoot well. Trigger pull feels quite a bit lighter than a S&W 642, at least my samples to compare with, and it's noticeably heavier so easier to manage as a nightstand gun. Decent amount of grip options - I like the Pachmayr compacs on mine. Great little home snubby for the home office underneath desk magnet too.View attachment 517410

You can easily change to lighter springs for the sp101

 

[jct61765]

And that's my answer. In order to operate a revolver in the face of arthritis, increase hand strength as much as you can.

I suppose if he had asked what his wife could do for hand strength that may be a great answer.

 

[Brannigan03]

I have an S&W 442 with trigger work done by Santurri LTD. The pull feels considerably lighter and smoother than when I bought it.

 

[uvholic]

You can easily change to lighter springs for the sp101

Yes I would have liked that too but decided against it as every gun safety instructor recommended not to modify a stock trigger pull or anything action-wise on a home defense gun or the DA could [however rare] try to use that to bury you. Grips lights or better sights seem 'okay'. Does that sound right? My range Beretta has about as light a single action as you can get though.

 

[NorthShore]

Yes I would have liked that too but decided against it as every gun safety instructor recommended not to modify a stock trigger pull or anything action-wise on a home defense gun or the DA could [however rare] try to use that to bury you. Grips lights or better sights seem 'okay'. Does that sound right? My range Beretta has about as light a single action as you can get though.

I modified my 92FS as well