I'm new to guns. And I was wondering, what kind of handguns have very little recoil?
2007-08-12 08:12:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
22's offer very little recoil, 25acp and 32 acp are a bit stronger, but not much, 32 sw long and 32HRmag will get ya some recoil, but still less than a 9mm. 38spl. is also pretty light when compared to 45acp. As you shoot more, you'll be able to handle recoil better, and actually want to shoot heavy recoiling pistols! Just wait till you get to shoot a 500 linebaugh :-)
2007-08-12 08:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manageable calibers:
9mm Luger
.380 Auto
.32 ACP
.25 ACP
.40 S&W
.45 ACP ( this is the big boy of the bunch, with average recoil that just about anybody can handle.)
High Recoil Cartridges:
.357 Magnum
.44 Magnum
.45 Long Colt
.454 Casull
.460 S&W
.500 S&W
Before shooting any of the high recoil cartridges, practice with one mentioned in the manageable recoil category. Also, these high recoil cartridges are mostly chambered in revolvers, and have a bigger kick than the ones mentioned first, because those cartridges are chambered in semi-auto handguns. Best of Luck.
2007-08-12 15:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by T.Long 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean besides the .22? The 5.7mm is low recoil. The .9mm is also relatively mild recoiling. In revolvers the .38 Special is low recoil. Some .380s have too much 'snap' because of their light weight, but virtually all .32 acps have almost no recoil but these are almost too small a caliber for serious defensive situations.
The Polymer frame of the Glock, especially in the full size models, absorbs a lot of the recoil so they are pleasant to shoot. The larger calibers, .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .10mm, hotter .40s n .45s will get your attention, but they are not unmanageable.
Best.
H
2007-08-12 10:41:43 · answer #3 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm from texas so it was nothing special to have owned my own 44 mag at 15. back then the big load was winchester 240 grain. ihad a ruger super blackhawk ,7 and a half inches of runway. anyway there was not a terrible amount of recoil. actually the gun seemed to"buzz" more than kick. i even liked to shoot it from the hip! i was pretty skinny then too. so your worries are unfounded! pick your smokewagon for its performance and reliability and let the gun worry about the kicken!
2007-08-12 09:17:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you get too caught up in everything, go to a gun range that lets you rent guns. Try a .22, .38, 9mm, and decide for yourself what recoil level feels comfortable to youl
2007-08-16 06:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by boruma35 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the .22 is the second smallest and most affordable caliber made today. i shoot Winchester wildcat 22 LR out of my grandfathers ruger single-six single action revolver, and i never notice the recoil. my grandmother has a .38 and my uncle has a .40 S&W and i am dying to shoot both of those.
2007-08-12 14:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by outdoorsman4life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.22's probaly have the least amount of recoil. also, .38's, .32's,.380's,.25's have very little recoil as well.
2007-08-12 22:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by bghoundawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smaller calibers; heavier weapons equal less recoil (felt).
2007-08-13 04:10:12 · answer #8 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.22 long rifle have very little recoil plus the ammo is cheap.
2007-08-12 08:57:17 · answer #9 · answered by Sawmill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
most 9, 32 and 22s don't have much kick. i have shot several 9ns n 22ns and never felt much recoil.
now pick up a dirty harry gun and you will get plenty lol
2007-08-12 08:19:59 · answer #10 · answered by nataliexoxo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋