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Section 10: Defense Weapons/Ammo Subject: Snub-nosed Autos? Msg# 1208349
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I have had four 9mm revolvers.* The largest was a Ruger Speed-six, and even in a medium frame revolver the recoil was nothing. I would have guessed that N-frame 929 would feel like shooting BBs.
* Ruger Speed-six, Smith & Wesson 940, Ruger SP101, Taurus 905-1. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: I had a chance to shoot an 8-shot Jerry Miculek S&W 929 and being a full-sized revolver the 9mms felt like .22s. The guy who owned it used it for action shooting and could swap its moon clips faster than most semi auto shooters can change magazines. If I had to carry a snub revolver I would prefer 9mm to .38 Special, too, and I can't imagine not being able to tame the recoil with rubber grips. |