Least felt recoil in a 9mm hollowpoint?

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gilfo

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I want to introduce my wife into shooting my Rami 9mm for home defense while I might be away. While my wife probably will not become a regular with me at the range I do want her to feel comfortable shooting the Rami if the need arises. The reason I ask about HP's is because that is what it will be loaded with while "at rest" in the house. I want her to feel what it will be like when the trigger is pulled recoil wise and not make it to stout so she will not hesitate when she needs it. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated 124, 147, Tap, Corbon etc you get the picture.
Thanks
 
lighter and less powerfull round =

less recoil - "generally speaking". I think a HP not +p and a nice heavy gun should do the trick. The rami is not the lightest compact gun so that should help, unless you got the ramiP - polymer, it is lighter of course. My daughter shoots my kahr pm9-15 oz. and thinks it doesnt kick to bad with WWB. Here is a vid of her shooting it, i think she weighs about 90lbs soaking wet - lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLfI3zrCc64
 
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LIGHT bullet, not heavy, at standard velocity, NOT +P, will give the lightest recoil. You would to function test for reliability.

Just like good BBQ - "Low and slow is the way to go" when it comes to light recoil
 
I have a Rami 2075 in 9mm. If this is the same gun you have the wife should be able to shoot any type of defense ammo without undue recoil. The Rami is just plain heavy and the weight should tame any ammo load. On the other hand, an airweight J frame snubbie is punishing for any shooter regardless of ammo used. BTW, my favorite bullet weight for self defense in 9mm is 124 grain. It is a very effective self defense round. I personally think 147 grain in 9mm is counterproductive as is 180 grain in 40 caliber. People who want to shoot something in the 147 grain weight class should switch to 40 caliber.

Off the shelf I like Speer Gold Dot's, Remington Golden Sabers, or Hornady XTP's.
 
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Some calculations. Assuming a 1.6 lb weight for the Rami and about an average of 8 grains of powder in the cartridge.

Federal 115gr JHP: 5.3 Ft/lb of recoil energy at .7 lb/sec
Federal 147gr HSHP: 6.8 ft/lbs at .8 lb/sec
124gr HSHP: 6.1 ft/lbs at .8 lb/sec
105gr EFMJ (not a JHP, but...) 5.4 ft/lb at .7 lb/sec
135gr HSHP the low recoil PD round: 6.4 ft/lb at .8 lb/sec
Cor Bon 90gr +P JHP : 5.9 ft/lb at .8 lb/sec
Cor Bon 115gr +P JHP: 8.1 ft/lb at .9 lb/sec
Cor Bon DPX 115gr +P: 6.5 ft/lb at .8 lb/sec
Buffalo Bore +P+ 115gr JHP: 7.8ft/lb at .9 lb/sec
Buffalo Bore 147gr +P+ JHP: 8.8 ft/lb at .9 lb/sec

Onounceload got it right. Light bullet at moderate velocity. The 147gr standard has more recoil than a +P DPX Cor Bon.
 
nykop

Check federal "low recoil" ammo not sure if they have em in 9 I'v used the 40S&W for my wife got em from midway
 
Sounds to me like you want standard velocity not hotrodded 115 grain bullets, and they should be a brand that is quality and reliable in that gun. Sometimes the cheap stuff/white box that is standard loads is OK for practice but from complaints seen occasionally, you might want to see if there is a premium quality type to use for SD. Then sometimes the more expensive stuff is loaded hot as that is what they think people want for their extra money. Just avoid any plus P designated stuff and you might be OK. Would not go lighter than 115 just due to perhaps less penetration, and heavier bullets is gonna be more recoil most likely. Well read the chart the guy took the time to research above. If someone recommends only one brand and excludes all equivalent types, sure as S**T it will hard to find or not available around you anywhere.
 
The Federal 115gr JHP is an excellent compromise between recoil, feeding reliability, expansion and stopping power plus is easy on the gun since it's not +P. It has a good long history as an excellent law enforcement load.
 
The Federal "Low Recoil" load is the 135gr HSHP. Sold under Federals Personal Defense line. It has almost as much recoil as the 147gr load.
 
For self defense you want the extra 9 grains of the 124 instead of the 115 grain bullet, recoil is not much different. In a fight for life situation recoil is the least thing you will notice, you will be lucky to know how many bullets you fired.

Start her out with the bullet you want her to use to save her life, then there will be no supprises when she has to use them.

Remember the longer the barrel the less muzzle flip there is (unless you are using a 464 or 500 in that case the blast alone will knock the assailant over).
 
I agree with above

A 124g JHP at 'standard' velocity offers the best overall balance of reduced recoil feel and on-impact effectiveness.

I mean, if you want reduced recoil.
 
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