shot a 9 mm with a recoil of .22

[2garfields]

It was not my gun, but the guy let me shot a clip out of it. The recoil was so light, I thought it was a .22, but was from a 9MM.

Would like to know what kind of modS would make a recoil so light, and is it possible to mod it on a Glock 19 or. 26 with a reasonable amouny of money to do the same as a range gun?

 

[knoxy]

What kind of gun was it? Maybe it had a heavy weight frame and/or a heavy recoil spring?

 

[Dradian]

It was not my gun, but the guy let me shot a clip out of it. The recoil was so light, I thought it was a .22, but was from a 9MM.

Would like to know what kind of modS would make a recoil so light, and is it possible to mod it on a Glock 19 or. 26 with a reasonable amouny of money to do the same as a range gun?

Yeah I think more info is needed

 

[marvelshooter]

I have heard of people trying to do this with a 1911 for Bullseye use but from what I have seen without much success. To be accurate enough a 9mm bullet needs to be zipping right along while a .45 bullet only needs to be going fast enough to punch through the target. Well not quite but pretty close.

 

[appraiser]

the worst thing you can do with a glock is play with the recoil, heck even "limp wristing" it causes problems, the Gen4 guns have problems because of the recoil spring.

 

[2garfields]

With my limited knowledge on firearms, it was not a Glock or 1911, wish I had asked him for more info.

After shooting that gun, it makes me want to have one like that, so if anyone has done something similar, please share the info.

 

[TWtommers]

It was not my gun, but the guy let me shot a clip out of it. The recoil was so light, I thought it was a .22, but was from a 9MM.

Would like to know what kind of modS would make a recoil so light, and is it possible to mod it on a Glock 19 or. 26 with a reasonable amouny of money to do the same as a range gun?

Not enough info here. Were you shooting your ammo or his? If they were his they could have been low power reloads. Size of the is also a big factor.

 

[twinbrook86]

When you shoot clips it lessens the recoil. Mags got more kick.

 

[Radio]

When you shoot clips it lessens the recoil. Mags got more kick.

Hence the reason why I hate MAGS and refuse to use them. Way too much recoil.

 

[TY43215]

It was not my gun, but the guy let me shot a clip out of it. The recoil was so light, I thought it was a .22, but was from a 9MM.

Would like to know what kind of modS would make a recoil so light, and is it possible to mod it on a Glock 19 or. 26 with a reasonable amouny of money to do the same as a range gun?

Easiest way to lessen felt recoil is heavy bullets. I shoot 160gr bullets in my M&P Pro 9MM and in 9MM 1911s. I had to put a lighter recoil spring in all but that is it.

Started this after trying loads from another USPSA shooter. Using up a lot of 158gr Berries DS round nose bullets from my 38spl days also. They work fine.

Only problems I had were OAL for my Springfield and I had to load to a 130 power factor to get the brass to clear my shoulder. Accuracy is fine in all guns except my Tanfoglio. It does not like heavy bullets.

Many people customize loads to the purpose they want. For me, lower recoil is much better for my hands.

 

[OB1Kenobi]

Was it a metal or a plastic (polymer) frame?

 

[drgrant]

You're not going to get "22 like recoil" with a Glock. The gun simply does not weigh enough.

That said, If you want to make marshmallow loads, get 147 grain bullets (or greater, as TY43215 states) and start playing with the start charges. I find 147s tend to have a "lumpy" recoil rather than sharp, if that makes any sense... which makes it seem like there is less recoil.

-Mike

 

[OB1Kenobi]

You're not going to get "22 like recoil" with a Glock. The gun simply does not weigh enough.

That said, If you want to make marshmallow loads, get 147 grain bullets (or greater, as TY43215 states) and start playing with the start charges. I find 147s tend to have a "lumpy" recoil rather than sharp, if that makes any sense... which makes it seem like there is less recoil.

-Mike

Or he may have shot 30 rounds of 00 buck through a 18" barrel shot gun and then piced up a 9mm pistol. .

 

[drgrant]

Or he may have shot 30 rounds of 00 buck through a 18" barrel shot gun and then piced up a 9mm pistol. .

That too... it could have been a perspective realignment from firing 3.5 inch magnums out of a shotgun that has no pad on the buttstock or something like that. After that anything would seem like a .22

-Mike

 

[Colt Delta Elite]

9MM's have recoil? They all feel like 22's to me.

 

[M1911]

9MM's have recoil? They all feel like 22's to me.

A Kahr PM9 does have recoil.

 

[PineTar]

Could have been a .22lr conversion kit on a sig, etc?

 

[2garfields]

It was his ammo, so I did not know what kind it was. It was a metal frame, could be a comp or full size.

 

[2garfields]

It was his ammo, so I did not know what kind it was. It was a metal frame, could be a comp or full size.

 

[2garfields]

It was not a .22, since I have a Mark III Target. Again, it would be nice to have one as a range gun.

I am going to try some heavier gr ammo later this week, to see if I can get even get close to what he has.

 

[TBalls]

When you shoot clips it lessens the recoil. Mags got more kick.

 

[Colt Delta Elite]

A Kahr PM9 does have recoil.

I guess shooting full power 10mm loads for twenty years has altered my perception of what recoil is. All my 9mm's feel like they have no recoil even the compacts that's why I like them.

 

[KirkVN]

I'm wondering if maybe it was a CZ82 or similar, it's technically a 9mm even though it's 9X18 makarov! I don't fell as though the recoil on my CZ82 is much at all especially after I shoot the 460V first! LOL!

 

[M1911]

I guess shooting full power 10mm loads for twenty years has altered my perception of what recoil is. All my 9mm's feel like they have no recoil even the compacts that's why I like them.

I've shot 220gr hardcast Buffalo Bores at ~1175 fps out of my Delta Elite, and frankly that didn't have that much recoil. Which isn't much of a surprise as the Delta Elite weighs about 42 oz and has a full size grip.

But the Kahr PM9 does have some felt recoil -- a heck of a lot more than a Glock 19, Kahr K9, or Glock 26. It's a small, light gun with a very narrow backstrap and a two-fingered grip. It's not a 14 oz .357 Mag, but it isn't something I'd want to put a couple hundred rounds through at one time.

 

[jasons]

It was not my gun, but the guy let me shot a clip out of it.

When it shot out did it go "PING!"?

Here's the best way to make your Glock feel like a .22: http://www.22lrconversions.com/glk-pg.htm

 

[T Dog]

Let's see... not sure of the type of pistol... takes clips... in 9mm... but the rounds seemed to have less recoil

Were you shooting a broomhandle Mauser in 9mm?

 

[dwarven1]

Could it be a Boberg? They're supposed to have very light recoil.

 

[BrianK]

If I were guessing, I'd guess it was an H&K. They have very light perceived recoil. FWIW/YMMV.

 

[bbarer]

This thread cracks me up, come on guys... yes there are some light recoil 9mm's out there, but compared to the felt recoil .22!!!....someone please put this thead out of its misery...I am a 30 year bullseye shooter of both .22 and centerfire. Recoil is everything, most centerfire shooters (that those that don't rely on the venerable 1911) use .32 to get the lowest they can to get back on target. Believe me it is still no comparison to a .22!!!!!!

 

[Business]

Hence the reason why I hate MAGS and refuse to use them. Way too much recoil.

What you need is a belt fed 1911, the belt takes all the recoil. works awesome