ncvikingfan,
The old Lighter VS Heavier bullet weight choice.
BTW...Always liked using the 9mm.....for this discussion.
Heavy bullets penetrate deeper,lighter weight bullets expand faster.,
As as general rule.
" I have been of the understanding that a heavier bullet gives more of a "push back" into the shooters hand versus a barrell "flip" or rise with a lighter, faster bullet. "
No insult to you intended, but in the Ruger P-series...
Any guy can handle the recoil of a 9mm.
I personally go with the lighter faster bullets (CORBONS)....
But those that chose heavier bullets,Have an EQUAL argument
for their choice....
Don't sweat the recoil of a 9mm.....
Even those EVIL hard kicking 140 something grain bullets.....
The 9mm is a pussycat....recoil wise.