Replacement Pistol

[robertc1024]

My Father in Law recently passed. He had a Sig P239 that his wife shot quite a bit - but she has a hell of a time racking it - etc. She wanted an easier pistol for her to deal with and I immediately thought of a Shield EZ. Went to Academy to buy her one (don't give me any straw man shit) and the actually well informed counter guy pointed me to the S&W Guardian. Any thoughts on that?

 

[toddnjoyce]

I’ve never heard of a S&W Guardian. Google gave me this:

https://www.smith-wesson.com/american-guardians

 

[zackmars]

Perhaps he meant the equalizer? I'd get the equalizer

 

[robertc1024]

Perhaps he meant the equalizer? I'd get the equalizer

My bad - I'm sure you're right. Any negatives on the equalizer? The thing was incredibly easy to rack.

 

[zackmars]

My bad - I'm sure you're right. Any negatives on the equalizer? The thing was incredibly easy to rack.

The stupid name on the slide. Thats about it. Ive handed a grand total of 1, seems like a better gun than the EZ due to capacity

 

[seeker_two]

If she has trouble racking the slide (assuming she's using proper technique), then she may also have issues loading a magazine. Might be better to steer her toward a medium-frame revolver.

 

[Byrd666]

Haven't handled the Equalizer yet, though I have handled and sold quite a few of the 9 EZ models. Have gotten nothing but positive feedback on them. Depending on grip feel, the newer model should provide the same.



Just watched this vid on YT -

 

[Pistol Pete]

I have an EZ9, it's been great but has a small handle so I will look at the Equalizer as it has a larger handle, I don't like the Latifa name a lot but............................................

 

[mongoose]

My Father in Law recently passed. He had a Sig P239 that his wife shot quite a bit - but she has a hell of a time racking it - etc. She wanted an easier pistol for her to deal with and I immediately thought of a Shield EZ. Went to Academy to buy her one (don't give me any straw man shit) and the actually well informed counter guy pointed me to the S&W Guardian. Any thoughts on that?

I lost hand strength due to a stroke. I found adhering skate board tape to the slides of any of my semis made raking the slide much more manageable.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

Mongoose,

Thanks for the skate board tape tip.

 

[TheMailMan]

If she has trouble racking the slide (assuming she's using proper technique), then she may also have issues loading a magazine. Might be better to steer her toward a medium-frame revolver.

There are a number of tools on the market to help load magazines. If they have trouble racking the slide they might also have a problem with the double action trigger pull of a revolver.

 

[seeker_two]

There are a number of tools on the market to help load magazines. If they have trouble racking the slide they might also have a problem with the double action trigger pull of a revolver.

Good point. That's why most double-action revolvers have single-action capability.

 

[zackmars]

Good point. That's why most double-action revolvers have single-action capability.

It's not much easier (and in all reality is probably harder) for a person with weak hand strength to pull back a hammer, then there's the issue of having a very light trigger, and no really safe way to decock it.


a defensive revolver should be treated as a DAO. The single action on a revolver is for target shooters and hunters, not for the frail.

 

[Spcwolf]

It's not much easier (and in all reality is probably harder) for a person with weak hand strength to pull back a hammer, then there's the issue of having a very light trigger, and no really safe way to decock it.


a defensive revolver should be treated as a DAO. The single action on a revolver is for target shooters and hunters, not for the frail.

That’s why it is acceptable to show weaker individuals that you can fire the DOA revolver with both pointer fingers. Double the strength.

 

[mongoose]

Mongoose,

Thanks for the skate board tape tip.

Have a good friend who is a Smith. I have to give him credit for that solution. Works well. I just changed it from blue ( local Walmart) to black ( Amazon).

 

[10-96inTexas]

the EZ magazines are very easy to load, the slide is easy to manipulate, they (9 and .380) are both very safe pistols for older folks and newbies with a grip safety and thumb safety. Not much bad you can say about them. I have the .380

 

[robertc1024]

I truly appreciate the replies. I'm trying to keep in mind what she's familiar with - which is a semi-auto. Since I don't see any comments, or significant YouBube bad reviews, probably going to get her one.

 

[rotor]

It's not much easier (and in all reality is probably harder) for a person with weak hand strength to pull back a hammer, then there's the issue of having a very light trigger, and no really safe way to decock it.


a defensive revolver should be treated as a DAO. The single action on a revolver is for target shooters and hunters, not for the frail.

Ruger LCR DAO with nice trigger but not for recoil sensitive in .38 and up.

 

[EZ-E]

I've handled & sold dozens of EZs to older folks with strength issues the last 2 years. They are a great choice for someone with strength issues. I've also sold several of the new Equilizers since they've been out. They're pretty much the same gun other than the extra mag capacity. The great thing about the Equalizer is they come with 3 mags... 10rnd, 13rnd & 15rnd.

 

[robertc1024]

Ruger LCR DAO with nice trigger but not for recoil sensitive in .38 and up.

I've got an SP101 I'd give her, if I thought she'd like it. Not a bad idea though - need to take her to the range with me.