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Old 02-24-2011, 11:39 AM
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M&P 9mm for person with carpel tunnel? M&P 9mm for person with carpel tunnel? M&P 9mm for person with carpel tunnel? M&P 9mm for person with carpel tunnel? M&P 9mm for person with carpel tunnel?  
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Default M&P 9mm for person with carpel tunnel?

I currently have a 22lr but want to trade it in for a M&P 9mm. My husband is suggesting the Pro model.

I want to know if the recoil is low on the 9mm as I do have carpel tunnel. This is why I started out with a 22. I don't have access to the S&W range since I moved down to TN, and my gun range doesn't have one to rent.

Thanks for any help you can give me.
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Old 02-24-2011, 11:52 AM
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First, I would not get rid of the .22, because it is such a wonderful gun for practice, as you have found. If your hands get bad enough that's all you can handle, you'll still have it. I worked with one lady who has terrible arthritis, and she will not practice with her jframe revolver, even with light wadcutters.

I have the M&P 9 Pro and think it is a pussycat to shoot, but can't guess how it will feel to you. Even if it means driving a considerable distance to a place that rents guns, it is well worth it. If I can't find somebody locally who has one (try going to your local IDPA or USPSA matches and looking around), I'll drive 160 miles to OK City to rent a gun I'm considering. There is no substitute for actually trying it, and I've often changed my mind after shooting a particular gun.

To emphasize what I said about checking out the local IDPA or USPSA matches, these guys are helpful and will let you shoot their guns after the match. That's how I first got my hands on the M&P.
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Thank you. I'll try calling some of the other ranges.
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Old 02-24-2011, 12:52 PM
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Low recoil rounds can also help a lot.
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There is no doubt the full size M&P 9 is softer recoil, the 5" Pro or L would even be better. A steel frame gun would be even less recoil the downside is if you are using for carry then the extra weight usually means it stays at home. The 9mm in full size guns is going to be about the lightest recoil of any auto above the .22s'. Most of the .32 and .380s' are straight blowback design in smaller guns and have a much sharper recoil.
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Old 02-24-2011, 04:19 PM
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My advice is to get the carpal tunnel problem fixed. I had it in both wrists and have had surgery to correct the problem. I have been symptom-free for eight years since the surgery and regularly shoot .22s, 9mms, .40 cals, .44 Special/Mag, .45 Long Colt and .45 ACP without any problems.
The surgery is relatively simple and is done on an out-patient basis. Recovery is rapid and physical therapy is minimal.

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