pistols for disabled use

[Sgt.K]

alright, y'all, i had a stroke in early May that seriously affected my left side.(forgive my lack of capital letters, typing with one hand) i've pretty much always been right hand/eye dominant, but safe pistol use generally requires both hands.
i am currently still a resident of an extended care rehab facility that absolutely refuses to discuss any handgun exercizes, and my left hand is still pretty much useless.

do any of you know of any gun mods or acommodations that can get me throwing lead again, i'm all ears. my current (pre stroke) carry is a taurus 1911 that generally shoots better than i do i can certainly see making another purchase if the right platform exists.

What say ye?
thanks.


p.S. - if you have a choice, don't have a stroke - it sucks muchly

[markshere2]

Wheelgun?

.38 / 357 or bigger
DA / SA recommended

I've had Rugers and taurii and Colts and a dan wesson.

Too bad they got lost in the tragic boat fire.


Prayers on your stroke recovery.

[Daycrawler]

Sorry to hear about your stroke. Since you are still in a rehab you will have to practice once you get out. Ask yourself, how bad do I want it? I would start with snap caps and go from there. Just remember where there is a will there is a way! See below.......

[knight0334]

Start from a sandbag then work yourself up to single hand use without the bag. Strengthen your good arm to help compensate for lack of use of left arm. Learning to counter recoil with just one arm.

My old lady only has a right arm(well, she has a half left - but that is of little use). I got her started on the bags, then progressed up to off the bag. She only shoots .22 though for plinking.

Generally there is little else you can do. Pistol brace AR's are heavy and will only compound the problem for someone with just one usable arm. NFA is another option with some pistols. For example your 1911, you can get a different main spring housing that is machined for a slide-in or hooked on shoulder stock. (kinda how the Broomhandles, Lugers, and some Browning Hi-Powers are)

Other option is to buy a lighter weight gun of lesser caliber/recoil energy that is easier to manage with just one arm.

[Walleye Hunter]

Sorry to hear about the stroke, they can alter your life. It would be neat if you could call around and find a rehab center that is willing to work with you on your goals.

[R L Suehr]

alright, y'all, i had a stroke in early May that seriously affected my left side.(forgive my lack of capital letters, typing with one hand) i've pretty much always been right hand/eye dominant, but safe pistol use generally requires both hands.
i am currently still a resident of an extended care rehab facility that absolutely refuses to discuss any handgun exercizes, and my left hand is still pretty much useless.

do any of you know of any gun mods or acommodations that can get me throwing lead again, i'm all ears. my current (pre stroke) carry is a taurus 1911 that generally shoots better than i do i can certainly see making another purchase if the right platform exists.

What say ye?
thanks.


p.S. - if you have a choice, don't have a stroke - it sucks muchly

Sorry to hear that man. I don't know what to tell you for the best way to practice, but I used to shoot a 1911 in bullseye and that's one handed. Not the same as action shooting, but it can be done pretty well with practice. Maybe start with holding a weight with your arm outstretched and try and build muscle that way. That'll probably be the biggest thing in learning some one handed techniques for now.

[eatmydust]

For starters, sorry to hear of your malady Sgt. K.

I know that this recommendation is far from ideal but a snubby in .22, .32, or .38 cal. is a usable weapon within the right range. Maybe sometthing like an S&W M&P Bodyguard2.0, .380 or 9mm Shield EZ, or a Ruger LCP MAX, or even an LCP in .22 or .380. They are all concealable, lightweight, reasonably priced, and readily available. These platforms will take some time and practice to become proficient with. Best of luck.

[1911]

Since you are already comfortable with the 1911 platform, how about a lightweight 22 conversion unit on your Taurus? I'll admit to never having tried one, but I've understood they switch out pretty easily. Get one that the whole slide moves, just like the 45 upper, because loading and reloading will need to be done one handed as well

[Steve_NEPhila]

What is it that you want to do with a pistol? The task determines the tool.

However, I think time and effort spent on rehab will be far more beneficial than buying a new pistol. Godspeed on recovery.

[MARINE DIVISION TWO]

Prayers for fast recovery.As a rule I always trained right and left hand.