Wow does this thing kick !!!

Muzzle flip and recoil are often incorrectly substituted. Depending on how a gun is designed and held will change the "muzzle flip" which is a side effect of recoil. Grip seems to be a significant factor in "felt" recoil. However, some guns are just designed in a way that makes them more inclined to punish the shooter by not directing the recoil into the hands/wrist/arms/body naturally.
 
One gun I thought long and hard about buying (well, maybe not that hard) was one of those S&W Model 60s with a five-inch barrel. It was a very unusual configuration these days but I thought it had possibilities. No, it wouldn't have been something to go shoot off a couple of boxes for a fast range session but that's what .22s are for. But for toting around in the woods when your .44 has the day off, it seemed mighty practical.

Of course, there are quite a few guns I've thought about buying but never got around to it.
 
Back in the 1980's I was into the IHMSA .Those shooters fired some FIRE BREATHING DRAGONS that would put a :D on your face.
 
Probably a big smile with most every handgun I have. Even my T/C Contender Super 14 in 35 Remington. However, when I swap out the barrel for the 10" 45-70 the smile only lasts for around 10 rounds.:eek: Then it's time to settle back to something a lot milder. Like my Super Blackhawk 44 Mag, or Glock 20 10MM!!!:D
 
Cheapshooter, you're tougher than I am. My Super 14 in .35 Rem. has all the recoil I want. When standing while firing, I always find myself taking a step back after it goes off. It once sheared the scope mount screws and chucked a Leupold M8 into my eye. But then my 200 grn handloads are a bit stiff.

The .44 magnum is a pussycat in comparison.

Still, the old girl is accurate if you practice with it (not fun) and has accounted for several deer. Next best thing to a rifle here in handgun/shotgun only NY.
 
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