Wondering what might be the best choice for arthritic hands when other handguns are not so pleasant to shoot;
1. FN 57 (5.7 x 28 caliber) low recoil ammunition;
2. Ruger SP 101 with 2 1/4" barrel in .357 magnum, loaded with cast .38 Specials;
This was a question asked of me by an older friend not long ago. I recommended the FN 57 due to problems with his wrists and handling recoil. He was not thrilled with that idea and wanted to try the Kel-tec PMR 30 (.22 magnum). He wanted something with high magazine capacity so he would not have to perform a reload under stressful circumstances.
I have recently also thought that a Ruger SP 101 loaded with .38 Specials might be a good choice when racking the slide of most semi-automatic pistols became a problem.
I am interested in hearing your thoughts on both choices (or others for that matter).
(I suppose I assumed that racking the slide on an FN 57 would be easier than say, a Glock, 1911, S & W M & P, etc., although I have never fired one myself.)
Thanks,
exile