My bride is not recoil sensitive. She is an NRA pistol instructor whose personal battery includes a 4 5/8" Super Blackhawk. She found the recoil from wadcutters in my 642 unpleasant to the point that she was dissatisfied with her groups (we tried stock grips, Uncle Mikes, Hogue Tamers, Delta Ergos and Pach Presentations). Arthritis made it impossible for her to work the slide on all the pocket autos. She ended up bringing her dad's Colt Cobra out of retirement (with wood service grips and a Tyler). Apparently the grip profile made the difference.

There may be more at work here than caliber or grip material. I know this is the S&W forum, but there may be times when you have to throw brand loyalty to the wind.

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