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Well folks my pops and I decided on getting the Glock 19. He said it himself that he wants that one. That way I can also get the slide-racking-ring attachment too!

Thank you for all the suggestions!

EEllis wrote:I love my XD but I know not everyone is the same or that any gun is for everyone. There is an accessory that I've only seen for the XD that does make it particularly attractive to older people, some women, and anyone who may have some issue with being able to rack the slide of an automatic.

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Wow. Now thats another thing to consider!!! How much does something like that cost? Any other gun makers make something like this?? (besides glock).

Syntyr wrote:

ddstuder wrote:

Syntyr wrote:You will not go wrong with the Springfield XD or XDS or XDM 9mm. Easy to rack and SUPER easy to disassemble!

But you will find NONE of these for $400.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/917187639/XD_Compact.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; $425

http://www.gunsamerica.com/947134372/SP ... B_8_21.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; $420

That's on GA... Local used prices for an XD should be around 400 however on the XDM you are probably correct more like 550 to 650 since they are newer... Should have dropped the XDM from my reply ;)

Actually, I found my subcompact XDM 9mm for $480 at a gun show. lol. But this was back in 2010. I haven't found one that low anywhere nowadays. I should have bought 2.
Thanks for the links!

ddstuder wrote:Beretta 92FS.

If he is 70, he wont be impressed with Tupperware. I do not like that you have to pull the trigger on a Glock to take it apart.

Easy to take down, simple to clean, heavy enough to control recoil, and very fun to shoot. It also has a de-cocking lever/safety.

Hmm...I've actually never shot a 92FS...surprisingly actually since it's such a popular gun, and since I own quite a few various arms. Oh right...I remember why. It's cuz my small"er" hands could never reach the safety with my thumb so I never rent it to try it. My pops shouldn't have a problem though. I'll take him to the range to try that one out as well!

Hello ladies and gents,

My father is starting to get back into the gun hobby. WOO! But he says that he needs a simple gun to take apart and clean. So basically any modern model of firearm with a "take down lever". He has a revolver and a browning 380, but he says he wants something with a higher caliber. (Also he needs a slide that looser to rack back, his Browning is super tough!).... I'm thinking, next step 9mm. Oh did I mention he's 70 years young?

I need suggestions of reliable 9mm, simple to take apart, straight forward firearms for my pops. OR if anyone is selling a gun let me know! I'm looking in the $400 range.

So far i'm thinking in brands/models:

Springfield XD/XDM 9mm
Glock 17/19
FN 9mm

Much thanks in advance!