9mm recoil too much...
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Ash
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Oh, not CZ-83, but CZ-38. Czech double-action only .380 developed before WWII. It was a locked-breach .380 the size of a Tokarev with a strange-looking slide and even-stranger strigger guard (though bearing the look of an exaggerated S&W automatic). I have held one, and they are pretty heavy.
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Now thats an ugly gun.... im sure its a good shooter but sure is ugly !!
not that looks have anything to do with performance
MrTuffPaws
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As stated before, 380 blow backs recoil more than 9mms most of the time. My Mak, 9x18 (but close to 380), has way more recoil than my XD9.
Think about getting a 38 special revolver. They recoil like a 22lr, even the little ones.
Think about getting a 38 special revolver. They recoil like a 22lr, even the little ones.
Coltdriver
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The Colt Mustang, Colt Govt, and the Colt Pony in .380 are all locked breech and very soft shooters for .380.
A lot of good ideas, thanks guys. Feel free too keep em coming.
My condition is muscular. Firearm would be for defense. I'm exploring all my options in the autoloader world before resorting to the revolver. As stated before, its a preference thing.
My condition is muscular. Firearm would be for defense. I'm exploring all my options in the autoloader world before resorting to the revolver. As stated before, its a preference thing.
The answer is 9mm, single stack, minimal recoil..............................
What is a RAP 401 alex?
Weighing close to 32 oz loaded, the weight absorbs most of the recoil. Not to mention its easily concealed (I wear extra large shirts and can effectively conceal OWB under a medium t-shirt). Now if wieght is a conern you may want to stay away from this one
What is a RAP 401 alex?
Weighing close to 32 oz loaded, the weight absorbs most of the recoil. Not to mention its easily concealed (I wear extra large shirts and can effectively conceal OWB under a medium t-shirt). Now if wieght is a conern you may want to stay away from this one
The CZ-83 has the least recoil of any Blow-back .380 that I have fired, and the .32acp version has even less recoil.
I bought a Walther (Manurhin) PP in .32acp and it kicks real snappy. Also, our copy is jam prone.
Take a look at the Taurus PT938. It is a locked-breech .380 DA/SA semi-auto and should have low recoil. It also has an alloy frame and weighs in at 34oz which should eat up more recoil. I haven't been able to get my hands on one of the After-Ban models with the 15rd magazine. And have never shot any of them.
I bought a Walther (Manurhin) PP in .32acp and it kicks real snappy. Also, our copy is jam prone.
Take a look at the Taurus PT938. It is a locked-breech .380 DA/SA semi-auto and should have low recoil. It also has an alloy frame and weighs in at 34oz which should eat up more recoil. I haven't been able to get my hands on one of the After-Ban models with the 15rd magazine. And have never shot any of them.
epijunkie67
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You don't mention concealed carry. If you are willing to go with a bigger gun you could try the FN57. The recoil is WAY less than 9mm. The downside is the round is pretty new and there's a lot of debate about it's effectiveness. SOme say it's great and other think it's garbage. On the up side it's very easy to shoot, it's accurate and it hold 20 rounds per clip.
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Just a thought
My Colt Gov't 380 kicks harder than my FEG Pa-63 .380. I suspect that's all about grip angle, grip surface etc.
Heavier guns, bigger grips kick less.. the P-95 is a pussycat with 9mm std pressure loads.
Heavier guns, bigger grips kick less.. the P-95 is a pussycat with 9mm std pressure loads.
A Springfield or Kimber in 9mm is pretty soft shooting. If you want to really soften up the recoil use a 147 gr bullet. These can be bought already loaded from several sources if you don't reload. My wife shoots a G34 in competition with a 147 gr bullet and 3.0 grs of Titegroup powder. There is almost no recoil.
Have you considered a Taurus PT-132?
PT-132B (blued slide, polymer frame)
PT-132SS (stainless steel slide, polymer frame)
While some will sneer at 32ACP, a 20 oz. locked breech pistol in .32 should be a lot more managable than many of the .380s out there. It's also fairly compact.
PT-132B (blued slide, polymer frame)
PT-132SS (stainless steel slide, polymer frame)
While some will sneer at 32ACP, a 20 oz. locked breech pistol in .32 should be a lot more managable than many of the .380s out there. It's also fairly compact.
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9mm 1911 design is probably one of the softest shooters. I have an STI Trojan 5.0 and I shoot +P ammo through it. Shooting it almost feels like a 22lr using standard 9mm WWB (thats why I shoot +P). A full size USP is a soft shooter too. USPc is a little snappier. Hope this helps a little.
9mm 1911 design is probably one of the softest shooters. I have an STI Trojan 5.0 and I shoot +P ammo through it. Shooting it almost feels like a 22lr using standard 9mm WWB (thats why I shoot +P). A full size USP is a soft shooter too. USPc is a little snappier. Hope this helps a little.
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I'll chime in with the heavier 9mm crowd. I have a Browning BDA .380 that has a "kick" to it that my 9mm Hi-powers don't have, and it's not a light gun either.
I will also agree that a good .38sp K-frame sized revolver may be your best bet of all, regardless of your preference.
I will also agree that a good .38sp K-frame sized revolver may be your best bet of all, regardless of your preference.
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