I have carpal tunnel in my strong hand. Yesterday, my physician suggested a cortisone shot into my wrist. The needle stuck far into my wrist, dodging all the little bones in the wrist.
At first, there was no affect. 4 hours later, my wrist strength is completely gone. My grip strength is almost non existent. The pain now is a little more than the pain before.
A buddy wanted to go shooting, and we already had plans to go this morning. No way I'd be able to shoot a center-fire pistol. I brought the M&P 22. Lightweight & almost no recoil. Shooting was still painful, but I could still shoot with a wrist support cinched on tight.
I learned today:
1. Depending on the level of physical malady in a person's hand/wrist, the M&P 22 can be the only gun the individual can fire.
2. The pain during shooting was worthwhile. Shooting in less than optimal condition pushed my limits in trying to apply grip, stance, sight, and trigger press. I know my current limit, and that I need to practice more in less than optimal physical condition.
3. I have to put more practice time shooting weak hand both single weak handed, & two handed with the weak hand primary.
Right now, my M&P 22 is my primary HD pistol. I'm absolutely grateful that I own one.