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<blockquote data-quote="coolhandluke" data-source="post: 3302697" data-attributes="member: 13284"><p>Steel frame is a must, but I honestly think that the DA trigger pull may also be an issue for most people with serious arthritis issues (9-12 # in most unmodified guns). Firing in SA won't be feasible in most self-defense situations.</p><p></p><p>I'd suggest letting your friend dry fire in DA to see if they are comfortable doing so before purchasing anything. If the gun will be carried in a purse and used for home defense, I'd go with a 2.5" or 3" K frame. No need for a lightweight gun in those circumstances.</p><p></p><p>A S&W trigger can be easily modified for a reliable DA trigger pull in the +/- 6 lb range using certain types of primers. However, I wouldn't ever recommend having a self-defense weapon with that light of a DA trigger unless you are familiar with the modifications to perform and religiously test the ammo that you will be using for 100% ignition. It's not uncommon for reduced power springs to settle after a period of time and have light primer strikes on a gun that was once completely reliable.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="coolhandluke, post: 3302697, member: 13284"] Steel frame is a must, but I honestly think that the DA trigger pull may also be an issue for most people with serious arthritis issues (9-12 # in most unmodified guns). Firing in SA won't be feasible in most self-defense situations. I'd suggest letting your friend dry fire in DA to see if they are comfortable doing so before purchasing anything. If the gun will be carried in a purse and used for home defense, I'd go with a 2.5" or 3" K frame. No need for a lightweight gun in those circumstances. A S&W trigger can be easily modified for a reliable DA trigger pull in the +/- 6 lb range using certain types of primers. However, I wouldn't ever recommend having a self-defense weapon with that light of a DA trigger unless you are familiar with the modifications to perform and religiously test the ammo that you will be using for 100% ignition. It's not uncommon for reduced power springs to settle after a period of time and have light primer strikes on a gun that was once completely reliable. [/QUOTE]
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