Boghog1
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All things being equal which would have more felt recoil, assume the same weapon for example c 2" barrel revolver weighing in at 22oz 124/125 grain projectile federal factory loads
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HAHAHAH, I knew it was only a matter of time before we would be comparing these 2.
See Old Glock 42 threads.
Please. the 380 is stupid and not worth comparing.
We are debating recoil of the 380 and the 9mm. Really??? HAHAHA
HAHAHAH, I knew it was only a matter of time before we would be comparing these 2.
See Old Glock 42 threads.
Please. the 380 is stupid and not worth comparing.
We are debating recoil of the 380 and the 9mm. Really??? HAHAHA
Our wrist are getting weaker by the day.
When will we be seeing recoil threads about 22's???
HAHAH
When the cakes talk, the crumbles should shut up and listen.HAHAHAH, I knew it was only a matter of time before we would be comparing these 2.
See Old Glock 42 threads.
Please. the 380 is stupid and not worth comparing.
We are debating recoil of the 380 and the 9mm. Really??? HAHAHA
Our wrist are getting weaker by the day.
When will we be seeing recoil threads about 22's???
HAHAH
The 686 with range .38 ammo out of a 4 inch barrel feels like harder recoiling than any of my 9mm SIGs with +P. Might be subjective tho.
HAHAHAH, I knew it was only a matter of time before we would be comparing these 2.
See Old Glock 42 threads.
Please. the 380 is stupid and not worth comparing.
We are debating recoil of the 380 and the 9mm. Really??? HAHAHA
Our wrist are getting weaker by the day.
When will we be seeing recoil threads about 22's???
HAHAH
The 686 with range .38 ammo out of a 4 inch barrel feels like harder recoiling than any of my 9mm SIGs with +P. Might be subjective tho.
That's interesting, I've experienced the total opposite.
Shooting .38 range ammo out of a 3" GP100 was comparable to 22LR out of my wife's Mark III. My Sigs have much more recoil and muzzle flip using 9mm range ammo as compared to the GP100 with .38 Spl.
HAHAHAH, I knew it was only a matter of time before we would be comparing these 2.
See Old Glock 42 threads.
Please. the 380 is stupid and not worth comparing.
We are debating recoil of the 380 and the 9mm. Really??? HAHAHA
Our wrist are getting weaker by the day.
When will we be seeing recoil threads about 22's???
HAHAH
All things being equal which would have more felt recoil, assume the same weapon for example c 2" barrel revolver weighing in at 22oz 124/125 grain projectile federal factory loads
The fact that this thread exists is absolute proof of the pussification of America.
Note, I am discussing 38 the rimmed cartridge not the 380 acpHAHAHAH, I knew it was only a matter of time before we would be comparing these 2.
See Old Glock 42 threads.
Please. the 380 is stupid and not worth comparing.
We are debating recoil of the 380 and the 9mm. Really??? HAHAHA
Our wrist are getting weaker by the day.
When will we be seeing recoil threads about 22's???
HAHAH
The fact that this thread exists is absolute proof of the pussification of America.
Note, I am discussing 38 the rimmed cartridge not the 380 acp
Yes my 68yo MIL is a whimp when it comes to recoil she is such a pussy, thanks for the insightful post
I always feel more recoil out of a 38 than a 9mm. but a lot has to do w/ revolver vs semi.
But.. if F=MA,
then for approximations.
38 150grn* 1000fps = 150k
9mm 115grn* 1250fps= 143K
HAHAHAH, I knew it was only a matter of time before we would be comparing these 2.
See Old Glock 42 threads.
Please. the 380 is stupid and not worth comparing.
We are debating recoil of the 380 and the 9mm. Really??? HAHAHA
Our wrist are getting weaker by the day.
When will we be seeing recoil threads about 22's???
HAHAH
She was told by her sister to get a 38 snub nose like the 642, I am trying to talk her out of an airwieight,Given that your MIL is 68 years old, maybe a .380 or smaller wouldn't be a bad thing. I'm thinking about the recent successful home defense in Detroit, none of the bullets even hit the invaders and they fled. Pretty much any gun is going to make a loud and scary bang (from the point of view of a burglar).
Edit:
I know the thread is about .38 Special vs 9mm, just thinking out loud.
I noticed Charter arm sells a 9mm revolver in steel and they have a 38 as well, it would just be nice to not have to buy another caliber to storeWell F does equal MA, but doesn't really apply to kinetic energy (ke=1/2mv^2).
In any case, Federal has a very nice website with all the data you could want.
Energy for a 9mm 124gr Hydroshock is listed at 345, compared with 258 for 129gr 38+p.
Boghog, just out of curiosity why are you asking? It's rare to find a gun where you can choose between 38 and 9mm.
I have both a S&W Model 547 and a S&W Model 10. They're almost identical revolvers except one is in 9mm, and the other is .38 Special. Factory 9mm has more recoil than standard .38 Special, but less than hot +P .38 Special handloads.
The fact that this thread exists is absolute proof of the pussification of America.
I'm oldish, female and have a damaged right arm... if you want to call me a pussy go right ahead.
I find 9mm much softer shooting than 38. I shoot 38 out of both a 642 and a 3 inch 686 with a Greg Derr trigger, and 9mm out of 92fs or 3913.