softest shooting full size 9mm

[cfbackrow]

Looking for suggestions for the softest felt recoil for a full sized 9mm...

 

[free]

Start with a SIG P226 as an example. Thanks.

 

[allen-1]

I'm partial to my Kimber stainless steel Target-II.

 

[Paul455]

Beretta 92 is a soft shooter in 9mm.

So is a Ruger SR9.

 

[bill o]

Tanfo Stock 2.

 

[bigblue]

Either a 226 or a 9mm 1911 for production handguns.

The softest shooting 9mm is a race gun but I'm assuming that isn't what you want to hear. If you want a soft shooting production gun buy a threaded barrel and put a comp on it. 226 or 1911 would be good for that and each has their advantages.

What is the purpose of the firearm and why do you want a "soft shooter"?

 

[cfbackrow]

Either a 226 or a 9mm 1911 for production handguns.

The softest shooting 9mm is a race gun but I'm assuming that isn't what you want to hear. If you want a soft shooting production gun buy a threaded barrel and put a comp on it. 226 or 1911 would be good for that and each has their advantages.

What is the purpose of the firearm and why do you want a "soft shooter"?

just a range gun for a new shooter who is petite with smallish hands

 

[Rate_of_Twist]

just a range gun for a new shooter who is petite with smallish hands

Proper grip fit / comfort will probably be more important that "softest shooting" a 226 or a 92fs are huge in small hands

Has a .22 been considered (just sayin)

 

[cfbackrow]

Proper grip fit / comfort will probably be more important that "softest shooting" a 226 or a 92fs are huge in small hands

Has a .22 been considered (just sayin)

yes...she has done well with a SR22..now wants to move up to 9mm

 

[Rate_of_Twist]

yes...she has done well with a SR22..now wants to move up to 9mm

Cool. I'm not a big ruger fan, but the SR22 is a great way to start.

9mm is pretty soft overall ( sorry, state the obvious I know) so, like I said, I would focus on grip size and comfort for the person. M&Ps are pretty well suited to a good number of hand sizes. The SR9 and SR9 already have slim grips, but are not a modular. The VP9 might be worth considering....

perception of recoil and muzzle flip is based on a lot of things. One of the biggest that's over looked is the gripping of the gun to mitigate the movement caused by recoil

 

[jasons]

Proper grip fit / comfort will probably be more important that "softest shooting" a 226 or a 92fs are huge in small hands

This. Doesn't really matter how "soft" it shoots if she can't hold onto it properly. As much as I like my Sigs they are bricks, though the E2 grips are helpful for the small handed types.

 

[noddaduma]

I'd think a single stack full sized pistol in 9mm would be what she wants. Like a Star Super Model B in 9mm (a 1911-style pistol chambered in 9mm, single stack 8rd mag)

 

[mikelawtown]

Range Officer by far IMOP
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[Supermoto]

Either a 226 or a 9mm 1911 for production handguns.

The softest shooting 9mm is a race gun but I'm assuming that isn't what you want to hear. If you want a soft shooting production gun buy a threaded barrel and put a comp on it. 226 or 1911 would be good for that and each has their advantages.

What is the purpose of the firearm and why do you want a "soft shooter"?

What "race gun 9mm" is soft shooting?

 

[drgrant]

9mm 1911s are pretty soft shooting, IMHO. Low bore axis, comfortable grip, etc. STI spartan 9mm and kin.... CZ 75/SP01 is a close second...

-Mike

 

[Keeper]

PX4 Storm, with it's rotating barrel, perhaps?

 

[Supermoto]

Tanfo Stock 2.

This

 

[92G]

M&P 9, HK P30L, Sig P320, Ruger SR9, CZ 75 - IMO probably the softest shooting 9mm's out there.

everytime i shoot the M&P 9 I am reminded how soft that gun shoots - impressive.

 

[mursenary4]

im gonna throw in the 1911 9mm as well. single stack will work better with the smaller grip. the model b recommended is a great option as its very affordable

 

[fshalor]

PX4 Storm, with it's rotating barrel, perhaps?

I found them icky. Weird impulse and uncomfortable.

sr9 has my vote for single stack. New e2 frame as a close second.

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[bigblue]

What "race gun 9mm" is soft shooting?

Something like this:View attachment 134835

But that suggestion was before the op qualified the request.

Based on the info, the 9mm 1911 that is suggested before in a single stack design for a smaller grip would be ideal though not cheap.

 

[icyclefar]

just a range gun for a new shooter who is petite with smallish hands

I have a commander sized stainless railed frame 1911 in 9mm. My GF shoots it, set up with a flat back, thin grips and an extended slide release.

It recoils like a .22

 

[Rate_of_Twist]

Something like this:View attachment 134835

But that suggestion was before the op qualified the request.

Based on the info, the 9mm 1911 that is suggested before in a single stack design for a smaller grip would be ideal though not cheap.

I think you confusing "soft" and "flat"

Major PF is Major PF.... the gun may stay flat, but the comp needs lots of gas to do so and make PF

 

[peterthefish]

Something like this:View attachment 134835

But that suggestion was before the op qualified the request.

Based on the info, the 9mm 1911 that is suggested before in a single stack design for a smaller grip would be ideal though not cheap.

Something like that probably wants major PF to cycle and while it may shoot flat I wouldn't call it soft.

I'd agree that a steel 9mm 1911 is the way to go.

 

[Supermoto]

Something like this:View attachment 134835

But that suggestion was before the op qualified the request.

Based on the info, the 9mm 1911 that is suggested before in a single stack design for a smaller grip would be ideal though not cheap.

Open guns like the limcat in the picture are 9 major or 38 super, 9mm major are not soft, they are harsh to down right violent if they are a shorty. They shoot flat, but they slap your hand pretty good. they usually don't run well on 9mm minor unless they are made for steel

 

[LowSpeedHighDrag]

yes...she has done well with a SR22..now wants to move up to 9mm

I'd suggest a steel 9mm 1911, such as a S&W, but get an Advantage Arms .22LR conversion upper for it and start her with that first.

 

[Mike-Mike]

Ruger P85 hands down.

 

[frenchman]

SIG sp 2022. The quality of a SIG, but comes with interchangeable backstraps, and won't break the bank. Very similar in size to a P229.

 

[PMD]

I'd find a pistol that fits her well and then work up some reduced loads that run in that pistol. If you don't reload places like Atlants Arms http://www.atlantaarms.com should be able to hook you up.

 

[bigblue]

I realize the pic I chose is 9 major but they can be built for 9minor as well, just with fewer holes in the comp. Shooting factory 9 out of a steel framed pistol with a comp will produce the least felt recoil. The 1911/2011 frame design allows you to set this up fairly easily.