enfield
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You'll survive it. It's just "unpleasant".
are airweights really that hard to handle ??
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I practice with .38.Specials in my 340PD and shoot about three cylinders of +P's (my carry ammo) every range session. While hunting I carry .357mag ammo and have killed a 205 lb. wild hog with it; believe me, I did NOT notice the recoil at all while shooting the boar. I believe you will not notice any recoil when you are in a hightened state of awareness.
photoman
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I carried a 2" Model 64 for a while and, well, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on the statement that it's easier to conceal carry than a Model 642!
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No.
Just my opinion. I shoot Grizzly 300 gr. +P LSWC out of a Ruger Vaquero in .45 LC. That is snappy. None of the +P stuff I've tried in my 642 is nearly as uncomfortable. Haven't tried the Buffalo Bore 158 gr +P LSWCHP in this yet, but I may tomorrow just to see how it feels. The Hornady Critical Defense 110 gr +P is quite pleasant and yields groups the size of my fist at 10 yards. Minute-of-mugger is good enough for me.
Just my opinion. I shoot Grizzly 300 gr. +P LSWC out of a Ruger Vaquero in .45 LC. That is snappy. None of the +P stuff I've tried in my 642 is nearly as uncomfortable. Haven't tried the Buffalo Bore 158 gr +P LSWCHP in this yet, but I may tomorrow just to see how it feels. The Hornady Critical Defense 110 gr +P is quite pleasant and yields groups the size of my fist at 10 yards. Minute-of-mugger is good enough for me.
cantpickone
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I find shooting an airweight in 38spl to to OK with target ammo and unpleasant with +P or SD loads.
I definitely would not want one in.357 mag.
I definitely would not want one in.357 mag.
Knightrider03m
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I don't have a problem shooting my airweight.
Like Bronco said....
I've got the 642/442 combo, 642 with factory grips, and the 442 with
Bantams. Crimson Trace grips are more comfortable, but I didn't
need/want the laser. I shoot 2-hand, and strong- and weak-side
one hand. I don't shoot a lot of the more powerful rounds at the range, but enough for keeping my skills up. As stated above, these are not "range" guns, but still not a problem with recoil, if you shoot in moderation. The sights are pretty good, so you really don't have
to shoot forever for checking POA.
That said, recoil is present, but not bad. These are great firearms.
TACC1
I've got the 642/442 combo, 642 with factory grips, and the 442 with
Bantams. Crimson Trace grips are more comfortable, but I didn't
need/want the laser. I shoot 2-hand, and strong- and weak-side
one hand. I don't shoot a lot of the more powerful rounds at the range, but enough for keeping my skills up. As stated above, these are not "range" guns, but still not a problem with recoil, if you shoot in moderation. The sights are pretty good, so you really don't have
to shoot forever for checking POA.
That said, recoil is present, but not bad. These are great firearms.
TACC1
williamlayton
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I hate 'em.
I can but don't want to. They bounce and if you need them in a pinch that is just not something you want to deal with.
I shoot guns and I don't shoot something that is not fun to shoot.
As far as carrying---I would taher carry a 5 inch government than a "J" frame any day---just more comfortable. I don't use a holster.
I also don't carry professionaly.
Blessings
I can but don't want to. They bounce and if you need them in a pinch that is just not something you want to deal with.
I shoot guns and I don't shoot something that is not fun to shoot.
As far as carrying---I would taher carry a 5 inch government than a "J" frame any day---just more comfortable. I don't use a holster.
I also don't carry professionaly.
Blessings
scooter123
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IMO the correct answer is "it depends".
It depends on how much experience you have with a revolver. Because mastering the trigger on a revolver isn't as easy as mastering the trigger on most semi's. In addition the recoil properties of a revolver are different than that of a semi.
It depends on the status of the health of your hands and wrists. Any handgun this light requires a VERY firm grip to assist in dampening the recoil by adding the mass of the hand and forearm to the mass of the gun. In addition the presence of Arthrytis or Tunnel Carpal can make shooting these guns very uncomfortable and may cause further permanent injury.
Finally there is the matter of fit. Everyones hands are a bit different and it's best to spend the time and money to find a "perfect" fit or choose another platform.
Personally, I have a mild bit of arthrytis at the base of both thumbs in addition to some mild tunnel carpal. So, I've learned to avoid shooting these featherweights but won't fault those that think they are just perfect.
It depends on how much experience you have with a revolver. Because mastering the trigger on a revolver isn't as easy as mastering the trigger on most semi's. In addition the recoil properties of a revolver are different than that of a semi.
It depends on the status of the health of your hands and wrists. Any handgun this light requires a VERY firm grip to assist in dampening the recoil by adding the mass of the hand and forearm to the mass of the gun. In addition the presence of Arthrytis or Tunnel Carpal can make shooting these guns very uncomfortable and may cause further permanent injury.
Finally there is the matter of fit. Everyones hands are a bit different and it's best to spend the time and money to find a "perfect" fit or choose another platform.
Personally, I have a mild bit of arthrytis at the base of both thumbs in addition to some mild tunnel carpal. So, I've learned to avoid shooting these featherweights but won't fault those that think they are just perfect.
glock_556
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I have a 642. It's probably the 6th or 7th one that I've owned. I have a love/hate relationship with them. I dont particularly like shooting them and trade or sell it. But, I always carried it unlike I do with my 'other' CCW guns.
So I own yet another 642 but this time I bought some Pacmayr Compacs and I enjoy shooting it much more now. Also the 642 is the only handgun that I've owned that I carried regularly it's very easy to slide it in my front pocket and it's with me every day now
So I own yet another 642 but this time I bought some Pacmayr Compacs and I enjoy shooting it much more now. Also the 642 is the only handgun that I've owned that I carried regularly it's very easy to slide it in my front pocket and it's with me every day now
[1] grips and [2] techniqute make a huge difference.
[1] Hogue Bantam Grips with Top Finger Groove S&W J-Frame Round Butt Rubber Black, midwayusa.com/
[2] PRO TIPS with JERRY MICULEK, shootingusa.com/, sixth panel down
Have a nice ebony checkered expensive wood grips and they transmit the round explosion directly to your hand very nicely thank you. I can shoot with the hogue bantams all day. They slide right on and don't use a grip screw that can rust as mine did during summer ankle carry.
[1] Hogue Bantam Grips with Top Finger Groove S&W J-Frame Round Butt Rubber Black, midwayusa.com/
[2] PRO TIPS with JERRY MICULEK, shootingusa.com/, sixth panel down
Have a nice ebony checkered expensive wood grips and they transmit the round explosion directly to your hand very nicely thank you. I can shoot with the hogue bantams all day. They slide right on and don't use a grip screw that can rust as mine did during summer ankle carry.
remat457
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My wife shoots 135gr +P from her 37 just fine. However, we are not talking about a range session of 100's of rounds. Just a box (20) at a time.
