softest shooting full size 9mm

[Knob Creek]

Beretta 92 is a soft shooter in 9mm.

So is a Ruger SR9.

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[fbirdquik6]

Ruger P85 hands down.

This. Any of the Ruger P series, I have a P94 and its great for new shooters

 

[CrackPot]

I have a Star B. I have a 92FS. I have a P226. By far the 92FS is the "softest". It is also the heaviest. It is also a double stack that might not be able to be held properly by small hands. My answer to your question is a 92FS but it might not be the question you meant to ask.

 

[chopper_man]

Beretta. 92FS/M9. One of the softest shooters out there in my opinion. If you want to try one out, you are more than welcome.

 

[SJan]

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.

For factory ammo I would suggest an all steel framed gun. You want plenty of weight in it
If you reload, any gun can be tailored to 'shoot softly'. Paul has seen how soft my M&P 5" runs on barely minor power factor 147g bullets with a fast powder

 

[highlander]

I have a S&W 1911 in 9 mm and it's a pussy cat shoot but it's not cheap. Another suggestion is a CZ 75 if you can find one.

 

[highlander]

I have a S&W 1911 in 9 mm and it's a pussy cat shoot but it's not cheap. Another suggestion is a CZ 75 if you can find one. If you're in the area I have several 9 mm pistols you could try starting with the Smith &Wesson,P89,92fs,CZ 75 and a Sig 225.

 

[spt_1955]

GO to Mass Firearms Academy in Holliston and rent/try all of them.... pick the one that feels best... That's how I got my first pistol. If Attleboro is more convenient try American Firearms School. THe only issue with American Firearms SChool is that if you rent their guns you have to buy the ammo from them... let's just say their prices are a little higher than Walmart.

 

[Cur]

1911 in 9mm and P30 with slim straps would fit smaller hands well, and not have 'harsh' recoil.

 

[Al7162001]

I was shooing my Beretta Brigadier for the first time today. It is a very comfortable recoil. The gun is all metal and the slide is beefed up so that adds weight.

 

[Hoon]

I love my 9mm 1911, with small grips it would probably fit the bill.

 

[M1911]

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

Fitting the hands is more important than recoil - 9mm has little recoil to begin with.

A single stack 9mm might work best for them.

 

[beaker]

Um, G17

 

[M1911]

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

Yup. 9mm Major isn't soft shooting and the muzzle blast isn't friendly for a new shooter.

 

[M1911]

Um, G17

Soft, yes, but not great for small hands.

 

[mark056]

Softest shooting 9 has been out of production for decades and that was the Lahti, big, heavy.

I'd go with the Browning Hi Power overall, followed by the M9 if your hands can accommodate the large frame or a full sized all steel 3rd Gen S&W 5900 series. (Good deals can still be had on these guns)

 

[beaker]

Soft, yes, but not great for small hands.

OK, OP doesn't mention small hands. A Gen4 G17 or a VP9 would likely work as you can adjust the grip size to suit smaller hands. The VP9 is also very soft shooting.

 

[Rate_of_Twist]

Yup. 9mm Major isn't soft shooting and the muzzle blast isn't friendly for a new shooter.

I made the mistake of having my kids come stand next to me at a USPSA match at HSC.... I should have noticed they guy about to run the stage was running the loudest 38 super I've ever heard....

Scared the shit out of the kids even with 2 layers of ear protection (oops)

 

[PaulD]

IME, a SIG X5.

 

[cfbackrow]

I have a S&W 1911 in 9 mm and it's a pussy cat shoot but it's not cheap. Another suggestion is a CZ 75 if you can find one.

been looking for a CZ no luck so far

 

[glock2726]

Tanfo Witness, extremely comfortable

 

[iofneedle]

CZ 75 is like shooting a .22

Beretta Vertec should work well with smaller hands

 

[familyman15]

39-2 9mm one for sale gun parlor $399 pretty hard to beat that price i held one and want to get one but cant find it in nickel for a good price

 

[REDSFIREARMS]

Low recoil....


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[Matt_SERE]

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

Ruger P85 hands down.

This. Any of the Ruger P series, I have a P94 and its great for new shooters

A P89 that I bought new in '90 has helped with many new shooters. It is a tank. Good luck to you.

 

[pdm]

VP9, especially for small hands. Changable backstrap and side panels.

 

[Gammon]

CZ 75 SP 01 Shadow. It has a relatively small grip for a high cap gun and a low bore axis to reduce muzzle flip. As it is all steel and weighs close to 40 oz its weight also helps dampen recoil. Good ergonomics and heavy weight are the best ways to tame recoil, short of a comp.

 

[M1911]

OK, OP doesn't mention small hands. A Gen4 G17 or a VP9 would likely work as you can adjust the grip size to suit smaller hands. The VP9 is also very soft shooting.

He does in a later post.

 

[Bdh821]

Kahr PM9 with Buffalo Bore +P+ ammo...

 

[TY43215]

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.

This^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Adding, if you do not reload, buy 147gr loads to start with. I have found heavier bullet loads are not as harsh on the hands.