look for my 1st pistol

[ny_vin18]

iv been looking at getting myself a semi-auto pistol, my first one ever iv shot a glock 21, glock 40s&w springfield 1911 and a s&w m&p 1911 so far i dont like any to me the recoil is much. iam in a wheelchair but can still fire a hndgun. what i would like to know from you guys is what kind of autoloader thats compact but doesnt have strong recoil, i had held a walther p22 and as far as the feel to the pistol it fit perfect, but i did not get to fire it does anyone know if the recoil is much.

thanks alot everyone

vinnie

 

[joab]

I have never shot that particular model .22 but I have shot many .22 auto loaders and revolvers

The recoil on any .22 is negligible
I think a conservative estimate would be that the guns you fired have at least ten times the felt recoil and noise of a .22

Add that to the fact that .22 are about 1/10 the cost of those other guns to feed and you will see why .22 is my most favorite calber

Others you may want to look at are a used Ruger Mk series, Smith and Wesson 422 or Beretta Neos
OOPs missed the compact part, but others will be along soon to send you off in that direction

 

[Mortech]

Hmm , hard question , what were the calibers you fired in each weapon ? IF your finding 9MM Para too much to handle you may have to look at something in 380 or smaller caliber but remembering most handguns in these smaller calibers are straight blowback in action so their recoil is still noticable . You might look into a revolver loaded with soft shooting ammo .

 

[bensdad]

All the modern .22 autos have plenty of fans. Myself, I like the S&W 22A. Most folks will give a nod to the Browning and the Ruger. There's also the Beretta Neos, Walther, some others.

I love a .22 auto for a first handgun. You can practice all day for about $10. If you want a centerfire, consider a 9mm or even a 380. Both will have a little less recoil than the 40 S&W or the .45acp 1911.

 

[MatthewVanitas]

Is this for self-defense, or just for target shooting? That makes a big difference in the recommendation.

If it's for target shooting, I'd definitely go with a .22 . A .22 has very, very little recoil. Imagine a little more impact to your hand than you get playing ping-pong, but less than playing tennis.

Important thing to bear in mind: the heavier the gun is, the less recoil it will have. A heavy gun "soaks up" recoil, basic equal/opposite-reaction physics issue.

You may want to take a look at the Ruger MkII or MkIII pistols, in their 3" or 4" barrel lenghts. They're very accurate .22 pistols, and well-made from solid steel.

If for self defense, you might want to look at other options, unless you simply can't handle more recoil than a .22 has.

-MV

 

[MikePGS]

What are you looking to do with it? you mentioned you wanted it to be compact... do you want it for self-defense purposes? If so, then you should probably look into a 9mm of some sort... if you just want it for the sheer job of shooting you can't go wrong with a .22 either pistol or revolver.

 

[waynedm]

.22lr is the cheapest and easiest practice there is. The P22 is a fun little thing, I own one and really enjoy shooting it. The next cheapest thing is 9mm, but you've said it is harsh on recoil. For 9mm I'd suggest a heavy gun like a Ruger P89 or CZ 75. The P89 is one of the lowest recoiling guns out there I bet.

 

[RNB65]

Vinnie,

If you're just looking for a target shooter, .22 is an excellent choice. But if you're looking for something that can also be used for self-defense, you'll want something a little bigger than a .22.

The guns you listed are all big bores (.45 and.40) and have quite a bit of recoil. Have you ever fired a 9mm? 9mm in a lightweight polymer pistol has a fair amount of recoil, but in a heavier all-steel pistol has minimal recoil. Take a look at the CZ 75 Compact, the Sig 239, and the Browning High-Power. Also, Smith and Wesson makes several all steel models that are fairly compact.

Keep looking and eventually you'll find exactly what you're looking for.

 

[D-Man]

Some good suggestions so far, especially for trying out some heavier steel 9MM handguns. RNB65 makes a good list, though I believe he meant the Sig P226, as the P239 is their smallest model intended for CCW.

Another possible suggestion, and of course not a semi-auto, would be getting a full sized .357 revolver. If you had a S&W 686 w/ a 4" barrell and shot .38 specials in them, you'd think you were shooting a pellet gun.

As for the P22, they are considered to be fun guns, but if you want a more 'serious' shooter in .22, you'd be better served looking at Ruger or Browning

 

[DWARREN123]

Better the cartridge and smaller the package the more recoil. In firearms the fit of grip or stock is very important for ease of use and accuracy. Try as many different brands/models as possible before making a decision.
Good luck in your search.

 

[GeorgiaGlocker]

I choose a Glock 19. Recoil isn't bad at all and the 9mm ammo is dirt cheap.

 

[PythonFan]

How about a CZ 75 9mm with a .22LR Kadet conversion kit? That way, you can get comfortable with shooting on the .22 and then move up to 9mm later without needing to buy another gun.