For the 9MM recoil sensitive

[MaxMan]

I posted the video else where in response to another recoil issue. But thought being its own thread would open the door to more members

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=9730...RkVDN0I3NzA4QzQyNjRBQjBDOCZGT1JNPVZJUkU&ntb=1

 

[XUSNORDIE]

If I get to the point the recoil of a 9MM is too much to handle that will be my signal that it's time to hang it up.

 

[the_leper_colony]

If I get to the point the recoil of a 9MM is too much to handle that will be my signal that it's time to hang it up.

Not me - my Mom is 96 and still living on her own (although she's using a walker to get around :^). If I make it anywhere near that age, I'll still (hopefully) be shooting something! Might be a .22, and just bouncing bullets off the steel plates, so I won't have to use a walker to go down range and change targets!
;)

 

[davevabch]

I find the recoil of the many Micro 9's to be very mild shooting. And since I have been a pocket gun enthusiast for so many years, they all seem like 22'cals in recoil. MILD!

That said, in life things can take a turn quick. Especially as the body ages. I was a highly competitive distance runner since high school and into my 50's. Now later in life, I have diabetes 2. My lower leg is going numb, the nerves shot. I have to live with it, so I concentrate on my diet and do a lot of exercises to support the knee.
I realize there is a potential for this disease to progress, possible even to my hands. Not to mention arthritis. I will fight to the end, not give up. So even now I am getting prepared, just in case. The guns I own now have strong recoil springs and racking a slide is easy now, but maybe not down the road. Loading magazines etc.
I love the stubbies and just recently bought a charter arms 32 revolver. Now just saw one in 380.. Ultimate goal is the LCR 32. No racking of the slide, easy to load and shoot. I have always wanted a Snub in 380. and I have a huge supply of that caliber.
If you are going to go down, go down fighting.
This 380. also uses Moon clips which I love. Easy loading, light weight, Keep it Simple Stupid.

 

[wproct]

My 9mm is my favorite of all that I've owned before. It's a Kimber 1911 Stainless Target II. This pistol is heavy enough that it soaks up the recoil and feels like I am shooting a .22. it's all stainless steel, 5 inch bbl and adjustable sights, plenty accurate too.

 

[hittman]

My favorite semi auto 9mm is the Lightweight Commander SR1911. Easy on recoil like the 9mm Speed Six.

 

[eveled]

The only good thing about getting old is a life sentence doesn't mean as much. Everything else stinks.

Don't let the old man in.

 

[DGW1949]

Heavy service-sized guns don't recoil as bad as little lite-weight guns....Plus, their heavier slides allow for a somewhat lighter spring, which makes racking the slide easier....In other words, sometimes the "hard to use" issue is not due to the cartridge being used, it's "which platform" is chosen.

DGW

 

[MaxMan]

I would think most people who have issues with recoil are shooting smaller guns like the Smith E-Z

 

[Richard76]

I find the recoil of the many Micro 9's to be very mild shooting. And since I have been a pocket gun enthusiast for so many years, they all seem like 22'cals in recoil. MILD!

That said, in life things can take a turn quick. Especially as the body ages. I was a highly competitive distance runner since high school and into my 50's. Now later in life, I have diabetes 2. My lower leg is going numb, the nerves shot. I have to live with it, so I concentrate on my diet and do a lot of exercises to support the knee.
I realize there is a potential for this disease to progress, possible even to my hands. Not to mention arthritis. I will fight to the end, not give up. So even now I am getting prepared, just in case. The guns I own now have strong recoil springs and racking a slide is easy now, but maybe not down the road. Loading magazines etc.
I love the stubbies and just recently bought a charter arms 32 revolver. Now just saw one in 380.. Ultimate goal is the LCR 32. No racking of the slide, easy to load and shoot. I have always wanted a Snub in 380. and I have a huge supply of that caliber.
If you are going to go down, go down fighting.
This 380. also uses Moon clips which I love. Easy loading, light weight, Keep it Simple Stupid.

just picked up this 32 for my wife so far it has exceeded expectations

 

[JohnL]

My Zastava Model 88 is about the size of a Colt 1903 with a slightly shorter barrel. Recoil is lively but manageable. I would not try +P loads in it. All the 9s I have owned were sweet shooters. I hope the day never comes when the 9 is too much for me!

 

[wproct]

Heavy service-sized guns don't recoil as bad as little lite-weight guns....Plus, their heavier slides allow for a somewhat lighter spring, which makes racking the slide easier....In other words, sometimes the "hard to use" issue is not due to the cartridge being used, it's "which platform" is chosen.

DGW

You just stated a biggie. That is one of the things I really like about my full size 1911 in 9mm, it is so much easier to retract the slide.

 

[JiminMaine]

Heavy service-sized guns don't recoil as bad as little lite-weight guns....Plus, their heavier slides allow for a somewhat lighter spring, which makes racking the slide easier....In other words, sometimes the "hard to use" issue is not due to the cartridge being used, it's "which platform" is chosen.

DGW

That is why I still carry my S&W 5906.

 

[pyth0n]

I carry either a Kahr PM9 or PM40. And so far, at 76 yrs, I enjoy shooting both.
The old stand by recommendation is to find a gun that fits your hand comfortably, in the biggest caliber you can handle.

 

[Timbo23]

I don't think you can find factory loaded 'low recoil' 9mm. They require a certain amount of recoil impulse to cycle semi-automatic pistols. Too low an impulse and the pistols won't operate.
Now for 9mm chambered revolvers (they make them, I have a few), you can reload low impulse 9mm rounds just like you can reload soft recoil 38 Specials.

 

[kmoore]

Just a point about racking a slide. Not saying those above are doing it wrong but I still see some doing it the hard way. Old school was pinch rear of slide with thumb and fore finger, often holding the gun at arm's length. Well, if that works for yea, go for it.
But hold the gun close to the chest, rack the slide with the support hand placed over the top of the gun. Now you're using all fingers and a thumb. Let the slide do its job, let it fly forward into battery without your hand touching it after the slide stop release disengages.

 

[gnappi]

If a 9mm the darling caliber of "Bambi Secret agent" is too much, eat Wheaties and man up....Bruce Jenner did... wait never mind :-)

 

[gnappi]

I don't think you can find factory loaded 'low recoil' 9mm. They require a certain amount of recoil impulse to cycle semi-automatic pistols. Too low an impulse and the pistols won't operate.
Now for 9mm chambered revolvers (they make them, I have a few), you can reload low impulse 9mm rounds just like you can reload soft recoil 38 Specials.

There are shooters in other forums wanting to get a .380 to work in a full size 1911.

 

[jyo]

If you're looking for a low-recoil 9mm, and have big enough hands, plus a lust for a full-size pistol: Look no further than the HK USPf 9mm pistol! The poly frame is light enough to hold up and another feature of the poly construction is the frame absorbs some of the kick! Very smooth to operate, reliable and accurate. Just remember, this is a full-size pistol, and you would have to be big as a Bigfoot to conceal it...!

 

[davevabch]

Best low recoil ammo from the years I have been shooting them to include my LCR9mm is ARX. I currently shoot and carry the Plus P and even that is less recoil than standard defense ammo like Honady Defense etc. And I definitely agree that the standard ARX is 20% less recoil and with good ballistics. Not to mention the ammo itself is light weight contributing to less weight when carried.

 

[warren5421]

I hope the people down playing recoil never have bad Arthritis hit their hands. I grew up helping milk 45 cows by hand so had arm, wrist, and hand straight far out reaching the city boys. I started carrying a bring back Remington Rand at 8 years old to run a trap line as dad didn't have a .22. You can't use a stick on a bobcat. I carried a 1911 or 2011 most of my life unless Uncel Sam said otherwise. I love shooting the Model 29 in timed events as I could shoot it faster than most. As Arthritis advanced I stopped shooting the 29 but still used and shoot the .45 ACP. I went to the STI 10mm for a few years then back to the .45. I have a Tisas 9mm that I carry some but I carry a 1903 Colt Hammerless in .32 ACP always. It bets a .22 hands down IMHO. If needed I willl go to the .22 as it is much better than a stick. Odds are there will be a gun in my pocket or on my belt when I die.