Beyond bullet weight, the size, material and shape of the grip will have a huge impact on felt recoil. My 11 oz J frame was a bear to handle with +p but got tamed considerably when I went to a larger grip that padded the backstrap (CT305). I wouldn't shelve that nice little Ruger. Just find some better grips and then develop a "target" load for it.
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