9mm handguns with low muzzle flip & perceived recoil?

[Colt556]

I have sumthin you might like.

 

[Jon Craig]

I have sumthin you might like.

 

[SharkyZiff]

Since no one has mentioned it, I will put in a vote for the M&P 9L full frame or better yet the M&P Pro 9 both with 5" barrel, see my avatar. (Standard M&P 9 full frame has a 4.25" barrel which I am sure is very nice also though I have never shot one.)

I personally have the M&P Pro 9 in two tone and think it meets your criteria very well, it shoots super smooth IMO with very little recoil and muzzle flip. Three grips sizes would also be a plus for your wife to get a custom fit. The M&P 9L would be a cheaper alternative to the Pro (Pro just has fancy sights and trigger job.) You should check them out!

 

[RacineDKringle]

*face palm* You're such a geek. Not that I'm not...

 

[Colt556]

*face palm* You're such a geek. Not that I'm not...

Were you guys at the 1500?

 

[Joe Williams]

Give the Ruger SR9, with it's very low bore axis, a look. Also 92FS/PT92. The bore axis on the Sig does seem a bit high, but it can be gotten used to. Sig 226 is one of my dream guns.

 

[Jon Craig]

Were you guys at the 1500?

We were; didn't see a lot of deals. One nice Model 10, that was about it.

 

[Jon Craig]

Give the Ruger SR9, with it's very low bore axis, a look. Also 92FS/PT92. The bore axis on the Sig does seem a bit high, but it can be gotten used to. Sig 226 is one of my dream guns.

Didn't like the SR9 much - but oddly, the 9C I did like - which I did NOT expect.

I know where you could get a P226...with all the factory action work. And night sights...

 

[Joe Williams]

Didn't like the SR9 much - but oddly, the 9C I did like - which I did NOT expect.

I know where you could get a P226...with all the factory action work. And night sights...

LOL I don't have any cash, and nothing that would be remotely a fair trade, assuming your Sig isn't clobbered. If you've gotta get rid of her, you'll do alright in the classifieds... though since I have a love for Sigs, you should be posting pictures of it!

Have you put hands on an M&P yet?

 

[Jon Craig]

LOL I don't have any cash, and nothing that would be remotely a fair trade, assuming your Sig isn't clobbered. If you've gotta get rid of her, you'll do alright in the classifieds... though since I have a love for Sigs, you should be posting pictures of it!

There are a couple pics on the Handgun Show-n-Tell thread.

Have you put hands on an M&P yet?

No - I suppose I should try one out.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Older steel framed S&W 5906's shoot niiiiiice and soft - although the boreline is a bit higher off the grip than the glock's or the beretta's

 

[Colt556]

We were; didn't see a lot of deals. One nice Model 10, that was about it.

You came right by my tables but were facing the other direction. I remember the hair! Was that Model 10 a 6" for $300 btw? I almost bought one and passed, went back and it was gone and then today saw it on another dealers table for $450!!!

BTW, 6" .357s shoot very nicely!

 

[Joe Williams]

There are a couple pics on the Handgun Show-n-Tell thread.



No - I suppose I should try one out.

Went and looked. She's a real beauty! Are those 10 or 15 round magazines?

 

[Joe Williams]

You know, as pretty as the wood grips are, it may be worthwhile to find some original plastic grips and try them out. They are probably thinner, which may make it fit your hand better, and let you get a slightly higher grip.

 

[scott08]

I have houge grips and muzzle flip is pretty manageable.

 

[Jon Craig]

Went and looked. She's a real beauty! Are those 10 or 15 round magazines?

I received 2 factory 10-rounders and a Mecgar 18 rounder with the gun.

As far as the grips - oddly enough I also received the factory plastic grips with the gun as well. I'm not sure it'd be possible to grip it any higher though; the top of my hand's already resting up against the guard on the back of the frame...

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I would recommend a Beretta 92FS, or a CZ 75B. Both accurate and controllable pistols. The 92FS is decocker + safety. The 75 has two models. One is safety only, and they also have a decocker model. For a polymer pistol I just picked up an FNP9, It is one of the most controllable polymer framed 9mm's I have shot. It is decocker only, unless you get the USG model. It is decocker + safety. I would also recommend a Springfield Xd you can get a 3",4", or 5" model. Springfield Xdm 3.8", or 4.5" model. I would also recommend the S&W M&P. You can get the pro series, which is a 5" barrel if I'm not mistaken. Also 3 1/4", 4", or 4 1/4" model. My

 

[ultraspec]

HK USP & HK USP Compact & HK P2000

I also like my Kahr PM9 the recoil is pretty easy....


Ill report back after I shoot this highpower I just got....I imagine its going to be easy on the recoil since its heavy

 

[misconfig]

Glock 19c ( compensated model ) they're creampuffs.

Wouldn't mind snagging one myself.

 

[22rssix]

Check out the Bereta PX4 storm in 9mm.

I have one and it has been a great shooter. The size plus the rotating barrel design make for very little felt recoil and muzzel flip.

If you ever make it down to Indy on the weekends I am usually at Eagle creek pistol range and would be happy to let you try it out.

-James