Great gun for recoil sensitive shooters

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I've had a lot of trouble helping my mom find a firearm that didn't hurt her arthritis hands but have enough power to actually be effective in a self-defense situation. After trying a few different 380s I ended up having to get her a 32 ACP. Over the weekend A friend of mine had his wife with him and she had a Smith & Wesson Shield EZ. It's basically a Smith & Wesson Shield that shoots 380 instead of nine-mil but it's also got a really soft recoil spring so it's easy to charge and the magazine has a little button to assist in loading the mag but most importantly The Recoil is really soft with that little pistol. I talked my mom into just shooting it once or twice and she shot the whole magazine. I immediately went out and bought her one LOL. I just figured I would throw it out there because if my mom can shoot it comfortably then just about anybody can LOL. For the record I don't work for S&W or anything like that although I am a fan of their M&P series. Hope this helps someone that is dealing with the same problem I was. if you guys have any other Pistols that were really good 4 recoil sensitive people name them off.
 
I agree with all the observations made by the OP about the S&W EZ in 380. My wife has it as her nightstand gun. It's reliable and really easy on the hands in all regards (we are both 66 years old). Plus, it's easy to take down for cleaning.

I also have a sig 238, and all of these qualities apply to it as well. Oh! And I work for neither S&W OR Sig. Lol.
 
For a option try the Sig 938 with the 22 conversion. I have arthritis and my 38spl J frame leaves me hurting after 20 rounds. I have a 22LR Beretta Model 71 that is the same weight as the SIG 938 with similar controls. So I was intrigued with the little SIG as a carry gun.
Was able to rent the SIG 938 and fifty 9MM rounds didn't leave my hand or wrist hurting. Having the 22 conversion kit would be a bonus.
 
"The 327 LCR loaded with 32 H&R Magnum is a very controllable round for someone wanting low recoil in a revolver."


My wife and MiL have hand/wrist issues and feel more comfortable with revolvers. They both keep 32 H&R snubs handy on the rare occasions that their husbands have to be out of town. If they preferred semiautos, the 380EZ would be first on my list to suggest to them. I've handled a few and they seem very easy to rack.
 
Take a look at the Walther CCP. It's blowback system was designed for shooters with weak hands or are otherwise recoil sensitive. I am trying to convince my wife (who has arthritis) to take a look at it as well.
 
I would say any all metal gun with powder puff loads would be ideal for those sensitive to recoil. Ruger SP101 or GP 100 was the first thing to pop into my mind.
 
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Tallball said:
"The 327 LCR loaded with 32 H&R Magnum is a very controllable round for someone wanting low recoil in a revolver."


My wife and MiL have hand/wrist issues and feel more comfortable with revolvers. They both keep 32 H&R snubs handy on the rare occasions that their husbands have to be out of town. If they preferred semiautos, the 380EZ would be first on my list to suggest to them. I've handled a few and they seem very easy to rack.
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My Mom has the same issues. She only wants a revolver, and one small and light enough for pocket carry. She really like the trigger on the LCR, and I've been thinking the 327 model with 32 H&R mags would be a great choice
 
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I think the ultimate personal soft shooting device would be a discontinued 20+ year old Kimber K6 in .327

Problem is that gun is at a minimum 21 years away from being available.
 
I teach a free ladies night every Thursday night.

We get a lot of success and smiles with Large framed Single Action semi auto's in 9mm.

Something like a CZ 75 (or variant) or 9mm 1911 or Sig SAO
 
My wife's boyfriend gave me an EZ Shield and I love it and have no trouble handling the recoil.
 
Tallball said:
"The 327 LCR loaded with 32 H&R Magnum is a very controllable round for someone wanting low recoil in a revolver."


My wife and MiL have hand/wrist issues and feel more comfortable with revolvers. They both keep 32 H&R snubs handy on the rare occasions that their husbands have to be out of town. If they preferred semiautos, the 380EZ would be first on my list to suggest to them. I've handled a few and they seem very easy to rack.
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I would even back it off further to 32 longs. But if you do make sure you have bore scrubber and jewelers rouge to clean it up.
 
A usp in 9mm is pretty darn soft shooting. Softer than any 380 ive fired. If you want a service round, that is. Huge framed, unergonimic beasts though
 
Usp is polymer, not all steel or even aluminum. It is very heavy though, I don't see how that massive slide doesn't give more recoil impulse honestly. But if weak wrists aren't the problem, simply a hatred of recoil, its easily the least recoiling 9mm I've ever used
 
Looked over CP-380. There is enough size and weight in there to make recoil negleable. It's modern rendition of Pistolet Makarova.
 
My wife's boyfriend gave me an EZ Shield and I love it and have no trouble handling the recoil.
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You're a good man. Letting your wife have a boyfriend. Whatever it takes to keep the little lady happy.:thumbup:

I have loaded 110gr lead bullets for shooting in a 38 snub with a 3gr load of Bullseye and its a very pleasant round to shoot. About like a hot 32 S&W Long round.
 
Wishoot said:
Not to derail this thread, but your wife has a boyfriend? Did you mean Ex-Wife by chance?
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Even if he did that's quite the relationship. I mean, I know folks who are on cordial terms with their exes significant others but not good enough to give each other a gift as nice as a handgun. o_O
 
Jeb Stuart said:
I see Charter Arms will be releasing a new 380 revolver. I saw the post that some ladies prefer the large single action triggers. But are they just target shooting these guns? Are they going to carry them?
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Right now my Mom has gained some hand strength back, but for awhile she could only use the single action trigger on my Taurus snubbie. Double action was impossible but the hammer wide enough for her to cock it.

The hammers on my 2 S&W were too thin and uncomfortable for her to get pulled back.

The women you mentioned might be experiencing the same.
 
BlueHeelerFl said:
My Mom has the same issues. She only wants a revolver, and one small and light enough for pocket carry. She really like the trigger on the LCR, and I've been thinking the 327 model with 32 H&R mags would be a great choice
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My mom is a revolver only gal too. Shes about 5' 1" and 70+.

She got the 327 lcr on my recommendation.

She loves it. She even "practices" with it.

I'm not sure if shes shooting 32 mag or 32 long out of it.
 
I know I’m a broken record, but 32 H&R magnum should be way more popular than it is. I just don’t understand why it isn’t recommended more often. I wrote to Lucky Gunner requesting that they test it in ballistic gel but never heard back. Perhaps if a few more folks did the same they would do so. I’d love to see some testing out of a snub nose barrel.
 
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