Which Revolver for My 92 Year-old Dad?

Actually, I had a nickeled Model 34 (Kit gun) with a 4" barrel many years ago. One of those guns I've always regretted parting with. I don't think that the 2" variant was nearly as popular but I don't know.
As for getting a .22 rf for my dad, I have been giving thought to the 8-shot Taurus Model 94 revolver, chambered in .22 Magnum. Many years ago, while my youngest daughter (who has a huge aversion to any kind of recoil) was still attending law school and living alone in an apartment in Toledo, and after giving it much thought, I gave her one. She is now married, living with her husband and two of my grandchildren in North Carolina, and they still rely on this little revolver for home protection. And, please folks, I didn't love her any less by giving her a Taurus...:(
 
So I was doing a little reading on ballistic capabilities of the .22 magnum. From what I've read, a .22 mag loses a lot of power when shot out of a shorter barrel.

Also, a few forum posts mentioned that rim fire rounds are unreliable (lack of a traditional primer / susceptible to water damage).

Could anyone comment on this? I am more familiar with center fire bullets and honestly haven't read much about rim fire cartridges. At the very least it might be something the OP would consider with his Taurus revolver suggestion above.

Thanks
 
The .22Mag in a 2"bbl. does give up a lot....but, in a 4"bbl, it's an entirely different creature. It might be worth looking into....

When was the last time you went shooting with your dad? It might be useful to take him to a range where you can rent several different guns for him to try. Let him pick his favorite. That way, you'll be sure he'll carry it instead of leaving it at home for any reason.

Another thought.....for HD, look into a carbine. A Ruger 10-22 with a 25-rd. mag of Velocitors will be inexpensive to own & easy to shoot.....and make a BG's day a lot less fun.
 
The Beretta Bobcat is MUCH easier to shoot than a small revolver. I found its twenty five yard accuracy was better than I can do with a J-Frame.
 
Home defense and concealed carry in the same gun...maybe start him on a Ruger LCR-22 then see if he can handle the LCR-38.

If that stings too much, perhaps try a steel-framed S&W J-frame, Model 36 or 60 in .38 Special.

If the .38s are too much, back it down to the 8-shot, 15-oz LCR-22. That should be fine for him.

If you want to get esoteric, you could see how well he handles .22 magnum and/or the vast variety of power levels available in a .32 caliber.

Those are the only real revolver choices between .22LR and .38 Special. The .32s are hard to find, though.
 
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