Recoil reduction

Guns & Gear
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No not any spearguns made just work on grips every so often.

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This is my personal experience, limited though it may be. I have not timed it but suspect I can run 147gr 9mm as fast if not faster than 115gr. Though I don’t find the recoil objectionable for either especially out of my preferred firearms.

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Are we talking 357 magnum here?

There are technique issues for recoil that could be addressed. There are also short barrel 357 magnum ammo, 38, and 38 +P options. However, the nature of your hand ailment might suggest going one route or another.

In addition to gel padded gloves, you could also wrap your wrists. However, your previous experince with 357 magnum, as well as gripping techniques out of your current revolver is unkown to us. Again, depending on your hand issue, these may or may not be the way to go.

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Both, checking if “lower grain” in both the .38 spcl and the .357 mag result in lower recoil. Looking forward to my test run later this Spring.

And wondering if shooting .38 ammo in a .357 firearm will damage the firearm or result in an unsafe event for the shooter. Especially since the .357 ammo is longer, whereas the .38 ammo being shorter, are there risks?

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Firing .38 from a .357 will leave a shorter powder ring that could make the longer .357 cartridges stick if you don’t keep up with the cleaning. I have never had an issue going back and forth but I don’t shoot my revolver very often.

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I have never had an issue using .38 spl in my Ruger LCR .357 1.87 inch barrel and I clean it each time after a range day.
Hth

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First off, I would make sure you have both grip/stocks that allows for a high hold, and that you are gripping the revolver with a high hold. Many OEM and aftermarket grips seem to be designed for looks and “feeling” while holding it at the gun counter rather than actually shooting
 IMO.

Second, different 357 magnum ammo has different power levels and recoil. I don’t notice any significant recoil difference between, for example, 125gr Barnes XPD, Rem UMC SJHP, Horn Crit Def, vs. 158gr Rem HTP, Magtech JHP. I think I noticed a slight increase in recoil with 125gr Sig Elite ammo.

There are a number of “short barrel” 357 magnum loads that you can choose from
 when they are available. IIRC, the old Remington Golden Saber 125gr JHP was one of the lighter kicking “non short barrel labeled” loads
 but I think it’s power level is roughly equivalent to many 124gr 9mm +P loads.

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I forgot to mention


In my initial testing of various 357 magnum ammo I came across an older box of 38 special FMJ (Winchester maybe?). I noticed a significant point of impact (POI) shift when going from the 38 to the 357 magnum loads
 around 1-2" @ 5 yards IIRC. I did not notice a signficant difference in the POI between the 357 magnum loads I listed previously
 although I think I notice a little more “twist” recoil with the 158 gr loads. It could just have been an issue with my technique.

I adjusted my sights with the 357 magnum ammo I listed and was comfortable with the recoil of the loads mentioned so I just practice with 357 magnum. However, it is a k frame (2 3/4"), and if I was using a smaller/lighter framed snub nose, I might have switched to 38 sp +P or lower powered magnum load.

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Thanks Scotty. I ordered my first own .357. Just awaiting my background check, then I should be able to pick it up, and visit the range. Take care.

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Sig makes a CCW reduced recoil product for the P365 both in FMJ (9MM, 115GR, Elite Ball, 365 FMJ )& JHP (9MM, 115GR, Elite V-Crown, 365 JHP ) to help minimize the “snappiness” of the gun. Both products have the exact same specifications, so the training ammo matches the defensive- 1050fps/282flb. Unfortunately, it is rarely available these days but when it is you can use your USCCA partner code for some savings when buying direct.

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