My wife had difficulty with her G26 on pulling the slide back. I picked up a SCCY in 9mm in a deal and we found it easy to chamber (maybe 50% less strength needed), and a very good shooting, accurate, 10 shot, relatively inexpensive, with a lifetime warranty. My $.02, YMMV.
I have found the SCCY to be a reliable, accurate pistol. I got one in on a trade and liked it enough to buy another. I shoot mostly Glocks, Colts and Para Ord and I have found the SCCY to be a reliable, accurate pistol. My wife particularly likes hers because she is able to chamber a round...
And remember..Just because you are old, does not mean you are not dangerous!
And just to rub it in (be sure to read to the end):
How old is Grandma?
Stay with this -- the answer is at the end... It will blow you away.
One evening a grandson was talking to his grandmother
About current...
Went to gun free Australia last year and used my CCP when asked for ID. Started many a conversation...most of which ended with "We are screwed here. Don't let that happen to America".
If stopped, I show driver's and concealed carry licenses to the officer. Usually thanked by officer...and...