I am wanting to buy my Mom another handgun for self defense.
She has a concealed carry license and Currently carries a S&W 642 38Special loaded with Hornady 135 grain Ammo.
At 10 ft she can stay on a paper plate for 5 shots.
Pretty good for an 80 year old lady
She carries it in a holster in her purse ,I know not the ideal but that is where she is going to carry it..
I am wanting to get her a pistol that carries more rounds in case of multiple threats.
I am thinking about a DAO 380 or 9mm that holds 10 plus rounds with a long double action pull similar to the Revolver she currently carries,with no safety to fumble with.
Preferably something that she could pull the slide back on .Of course reliability is a must.
I would appreciate Information on pistols that will meet those criteria for her,preferably first hand experience.
She is going to carry it in her purse so get her a model 10 or 64. They are much easier to shoot well than a J frame and concealment won't be a problem. If she has multiple threats that don't flee after the first one is hit then, sorry to say it, she's going down regardless of her firearm choice.
