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surprise_i'm_armed wrote: ↑Mon Oct 15, 2018 6:23 pm Although I have never shot a Smith 642, I do have an LCR .38. It does have bit of recoil
with .38 +P, and although the trigger seems OK, the short sight radius with the .1875" barrel
makes accuracy a challenge.

It seems the 642's double action trigger would not be kind to older folks' hands, so I'm a little
surprised that it made the short list.

My brother bought a Shield in 9MM, and although a lot of folks can shoot that one fine, he has metal hardware in his right (dominant) hand, and after 50 rounds his hand and wrist were not in good shape. He considered going down in caliber to a .380 or a .32. I advised him that since his damaged hand is so recoil-sensitive, just go all the way down to a .22. He has since picked up a Ruger SR22 and can put 100 or more rounds through it without a problem.
He really likes it. A .22 isn't everyone's cup of tea for a defensive EDC, but it is surely better than harsh words. :-)

oljames' bride likes her Walther. I think that could be a good one, based on having a good trigger.

So many choices, so many personal preferences, let us know what they get. Whatever they like, and get, will put them miles ahead of having NO GUNS!
Variety is the spice of life.

SIA