Postby allisji » Tue Jan 26, 2016 3:13 pm
I've never shot one, but you might look into at Para LDA (light double-action) Carry 9MM. 3" Barrel, 8 round mag.
http://www.para-usa.com/2013/firearms/lda/ldaCarry.php
I'd love to try one out. Might be a good CC pistol for my wife when she gets her LTC.
^^^^^^ This is what my Daughter chose for her primary carry weapon, but I would characterize it as just a little too big for pocket carry (unless in a cargo pocket). I have shot this pistol extensively and really like the LDA trigger, pistol is crazy accurate and has more safety features than any other I can think of.
I don't think it would be good choice for the OP however, because the double recoil springs make the slide fairly hard to manipulate and someone with arthritis would definitely notice it. But worse....the magazine springs are incredibly stiff and it is a real chore to load them to capacity.
Para-Ordnance was recently bought out by Remington...so the continued production of LDA pistols and service for them may not be guaranteed.
I DO like the weapon as a carry gun but would not recommend it to anyone with limited hand strength. The trigger pull is amazing but racking the slide or loading the magazines could present problems. My Daughter has no trouble operating hers, but she is young and strong.