J-frame extended cylinder release for Auntie?

[BP Dave]

My aunt keeps a Model 60 S&W for home protection. On a recent visit she asked for my help. She has the hand strength to pull the trigger double-action--she demonstrated that several times--but pushing the cylinder release forward has become a struggle for her due to reduced strength in her thumb, coupled with the small, angled surface of the release.

I considered a Hogue extended release, which looked like it might do the trick, but I didn't see one for a J-frame. I'm hoping to avoid complicated gunsmithing. Is there a drop-in solution that would make the cylinder release easier for her to operate?

--DJ

 

[jeffrefrig]

Seems like a reasonable question. Short of buying a Ruger with the push button release, I would expect somebody has a less expensive solution to this problem. Are they that different from frame to frame? I'll be paying attention to this post. I've only got K & N frames, but I gave my 34 year old baby girl a 442 the other day. She's tough but ya never know. In odd situations the left thumb may be needed. And I may need one for something some day.
Good question, BP Dave.
(On a side note, the extended slide release I got for my Glock 23-3rd was one of the best things I've bought for ME in quite some time.)