A handgun for bad wrists.

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Hi everyone! I could use some recommendations for the softest recoiling handgun that is not a .22lr. Thanks in advance!
 
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Hey Jada I would try looking at a Ruger gp100 or S&W 686. Through in some .38 specials and the recoil is almost nothing!
 
last new shooter's day I was at I was coaching a woman, 67 years old she told me. She has arthritis in her hands, so I started her with a .22lr 1911.

She wanted to try a glock, and so the appropriate arrangements were made. She said the glock had less kick as it had a smoother action.

I don't have bad wrists so I can't comment personally, but try that...
 
Without question a Smith & Wesson model 52. It is an semi automatic that shoots the 38 wadcutters. It is one of the mildest guns to shoot that you can find and probably one of the most accurate you will ever use as well.

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38 special or 380acp I would imagine... also a full size HK USP in 9mm has a recoil reduction system. My USP 40 feels like a 9mm. Try a few and see (if you can).

If you have bad wrists, a 4 pound revolver might not be the best choice even with mild ammo. I would try the USP in 9mm and see if you like it (weighs 1.7 lbs). Most common and available cartridge...

Here's a write-up on the HK USP...

Using a modified Browning-type action with a special patented recoil reduction system, the USP recoil reduction system reduces recoil effects on pistol components and also lowers the recoil forces felt by the shooter. This same recoil reduction system has been tested and proven in the HK Mark 23 pistol developed for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The USP recoil reduction system is insensitive to ammunition types and requires no special adjustment or maintenance. It functions effectively in all USP models.

The modular design of the USP's internal components allows the control lever function to be switched from the left to the right side of the pistol for left-handed shooters. The USP can also be converted from one type of trigger firing mode to another. This includes combination double-action and single-action (DA/SA) modes and double action only (DAO) modes.

The USP is available in nine trigger/firing mode configurations and three calibers. 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP.
 
A new HK USP 9mm is listed at $1080 at a sponsor, I got mine new for $999 + tax, with free shipping... A semi-auto in 38 special would be nice, but they haven't made that pistol for 20 years.

If the OP is interested, send me a PM and I'll shoot you in the right direction ;)

The Makarov .380 or 9x18 is $399 at InterAmmo if you are interested... (more expensive ammo though). 9mm is cheaper and widely available.
 
I have t agree with mmattockx on this one a 1911 in 9mm should fit the bill or if you like plastic see if you can try a Steyr M9 A1. I picked one up at P&D for under 600. I think it is one of the softest shooting polymer hand guns around. I used it to get my wife into center fire shooting and she is 5'3 110 Lbs and she has no problems you just have to get use to the trapezoidal sights.
 
jeff-gibson said:
I have t agree with mmattockx on this one a 1911 in 9mm should fit the bill or if you like plastic see if you can try a Steyr M9 A1. I picked one up at P&D for under 600. I think it is one of the softest shooting polymer hand guns around. I used it to get my wife into center fire shooting and she is 5'3 110 Lbs and she has no problems you just have to get use to the trapezoidal sights.
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Was just at the range with a 120 lb girl and she shot 3" slugs... don't think the size of the person matters at all here.

My USP 40 reduces recoil and seems like it even slows it down=less snappy. I am sure the 9mm feels like a cake walk. When I did research on the lightest recoiling 40 cal, only one gun came up, the HK USP. Everyone loves it at the range. I know people don't want to believe a 1.7 lb polymer gun has less recoil than a 2.5 lb steel 1911, but I am willing to bet on it. Dual recoil springs.

Almost no muzzle flip at all... check out a vid of USP 9mm:
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Get into reloading and tone the ammo way down, revolvers are best especially 38. If you want anything but a 22 then buy a smith and wesson revolver in 17 hmr.

Fn 5.7 is another factory mild recoil pistol
 
whatever you pick, put a set of hogues on it- they're juat about the best recoil absorbing grip you can get- and if it still is too much, add a PAST recoil GLOVE
 
If the OP has "bad wrists", although a 1911 in 9mm would have fairly soft recoil, the weight of the gun may be an issue.

The H&K suggestion is good, the gun is fairly light, I own several H&K's and they have softer recoil when compared to my other pistols in the same caliber.

However, I recently shoot a Glock 24C in S&W .40. The gun was lightweight and it recoiled less than any of my 9mm pistols!

I would suggest the OP consider a Glock in 9mm with a compensated barrel.

I recently purchased a lightly used G35 which I will shoot in .40 for a while, but plan to purchase a .40 to 9 mm barrel with comp. ports, as I'm sure it will recoil like a .22.
 
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