Hey all,
My wife enjoys going to the range with me, but she is pretty sensitive to muzzle blast/noise.
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She has fired my GP100 with some mild 38 special target loads, and did fine with it.
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Conversely, I was also considering a 9mm with a long barrel, like a 5-inch 1911. But I know 9mm is generally a high pressure cartridge.
My question is - which of these would have less perceived muzzle blast/concussion/noise:
- A 380 with a 3 to 3.75 inch barrel (ex. Glock 42, Bersa Thunder, S&W EZ 380, etc.)
- Or a 1911 9mm with a 5 inch barrel?
I'm wondering if the reduced pressure of the 380 would be offset by the shorter barrel, making it a wash in the end. If so, then the 9mm would make more sense since ammo is so much cheaper. But I don't mind paying more for 380 ammo if its a noticeably milder cartridge to shoot in this scenario.
Thanks!