lightest recoiling 40s&w ammo?

[saddlebum]

my wife is thinking about a kahr p9, i have a p40 i'm going to let her try to see if it fits and if she can handle the trigger. any suggestions on light recoiling factory ammo. thanks, saddlebum

 

[Sox]

Try American Eagle 165gr FMJ. It is mild. Federal stuff is pretty mild too although it has alot of flash which is distracting. Good luck.

 

[Tamara]

Federal's 165gr PD load would be the equivalent in carry-type ammo, if she decides it fits so well that you can go buy yourself a P9, since she already has a P40.

 

[Black Snowman]

Ligher bullets are generally going to be lighter recoil but may be a "sharper" recoil. 135 gr reloads would be your best bet but I'm not familiar enough with factory ammo to make a suggestion other than to avoid PMC. It's pretty hot for 165 gr.