ezypikns
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I own two weapons that are a delight to shoot, an old S&W Model 10, and a new S&W Model 25 in .45 Long Colt. I love and admire wheelguns.
Having said this, I'm rethinking the 642. I shot about 25 rounds with what has been described as a 'granite' grip and it still beat the hell out of me. It seemed like the pain was getting easier as I went along until I looked down and noticed I had a large bloody blister in the web between my thumb and forefinger. My hand was numb.
Suggestions? A glove? Recoil absorbing grips? Punt?
By the way, I was shooting WWB 150gr lead, and not some +P hot load. I normally have no problem with recoil, but then I normally shoot much heavier weapons. This was my first experience with a snubbie.
Having said this, I'm rethinking the 642. I shot about 25 rounds with what has been described as a 'granite' grip and it still beat the hell out of me. It seemed like the pain was getting easier as I went along until I looked down and noticed I had a large bloody blister in the web between my thumb and forefinger. My hand was numb.
Suggestions? A glove? Recoil absorbing grips? Punt?
By the way, I was shooting WWB 150gr lead, and not some +P hot load. I normally have no problem with recoil, but then I normally shoot much heavier weapons. This was my first experience with a snubbie.