pfgrone
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Today I went to the range to work out my two primary carry weapons: a S&W 642 and a Kahr PM9. The arthritis has gotton worse over the last year so my hands hurt enough that I caught myself dreading to shoot because of the recoil. In the past, I have regretted the aches after shooting but this was the first time I let the anticipated recoil affect my shooting.
So, I"m wondering if heavier steel handguns would reduce recoil pain. The Taurus 850 .38 weighs 8 oz. more than my S&W 642. The Kahr MK9 weighs 8 oz. more than my PM9. What do you think? Any actual experience out there?
Also, has anybody tried a pair of the gel filled cycling gloves? The shooter's gloves I've looked at don't have enough padding to help.
Any suggestions appreciated. Paul
p.s. I tried a search but didn't find an answer. If anyone knows of a thread already addressing the question on using a heavier handgun, let me know. Thanks
So, I"m wondering if heavier steel handguns would reduce recoil pain. The Taurus 850 .38 weighs 8 oz. more than my S&W 642. The Kahr MK9 weighs 8 oz. more than my PM9. What do you think? Any actual experience out there?
Also, has anybody tried a pair of the gel filled cycling gloves? The shooter's gloves I've looked at don't have enough padding to help.
Any suggestions appreciated. Paul
p.s. I tried a search but didn't find an answer. If anyone knows of a thread already addressing the question on using a heavier handgun, let me know. Thanks