A handgun for bad wrists.

Again, if you want to wander down to waterloo i can put you behind several different 9mm semi's and a few 38 revolvers and you can see what you like. PM if interested, i'd be happy to help.

Could let you try the following

P7, HP, 1911 in 9, S&W 39, XD9, CZ 75 in modern semi's

Smith M66 (k frame) M10 (k frame) and 686, (slightly heavier) and M27...heaviest.

With a bit of notice i could have a GP 100 and a glock there too.

let me know
 
Op, what's the issue with your wrists? If recoil hurts them stop shooting as pain is a sign you are damaging tissue. If you want to keep shooting and want accuracy without a word of a lie look at a feinwerkbau air pistol. These are more accurate than any powder burner and have no recoil none, and if cocking is an issue you can get ones with tanks you fill with scuba tank air. These will keep you shooting and pain free. They are much more fun than many guys here think or know them to be simply due to lack of experience.
 
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m39a2 said:
Tradex had a number of Model 14 Smith and Wesson .38's at present. One of the finest shooting .38's ever built and a pretty good price.

Scott
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I hadn't seen that, but yes, and they still do. I have a Model 14-3 and love it.

Jada, you don't say whether you prefer a semi-auto or a revolver (or exactly what you mean by "bad wrists". Are you referring to possible problems with recoil or with weight?) but these are classics, the recoil is mild, and Tradex's price is good. The only downside, as someone mentioned, is that you likely won't find inexpensive .38 Spec. ammo, whereas 9mm can often be bought in bulk for good prices. If you decide to get into reloading (perhaps depending on your wrists?) .38 Special is no problem. Doesn't take much powder and cast bullets are inexpensive.

If you have friendly folks at the local range, they'll probably let you shoot their handguns and you can see what you like.

:) Stuart
 
A new or used S&W 38 special would do the trick, but it will be heavy. Not sure what the deal with your wrists are... that S&W semi-auto .38sp would be great, but they haven't made that one in a long time...

Those surplus revolvers at TradeEx don't do anything for me... I am sure you can find a mint one on the EE for a little more $ if you look.

I still recommend a HK USP in 9mm for minimal recoil and cheap and readily available ammunition. Your biggest cost will be ammo, not the pistol. You haven't named a budget or your actual wrist problem. This may narrow things down if you care to specify. I am sure other shooters may have the same problem as you.
 
Update everyone! :D
I picked up an antique Webley cut for .45acp cases, I am very pleased! Soft recoil and bullet holes are easy to see!
 
jada said:
Update everyone! :D
I picked up an antique Webley cut for .45acp cases, I am very pleased! Soft recoil and bullet holes are easy to see!
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Excellent. Just be sure not to fire full-house .45 ACP in it. The Webley .455 round was rated at around 13,000 PSI and the .45 ACP is around 19k, so you'd be shooting proof loads!

:) Stuart
 
josquin said:
Excellent. Just be sure not to fire full-house .45 ACP in it. The Webley .455 round was rated at around 13,000 PSI and the .45 ACP is around 19k, so you'd be shooting proof loads!

:) Stuart
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Thanks for the heads up! I use light smokeless loads only :)

I will try the wrist brace if I feel pain but so far wearing shooting gloves and using only light handloads has been good.
 
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