The Mighty Beagle
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Having never shot a polymer-framed gun, I was just wondering ... how is the recoil of, say the Ruger P95 compared to the P94? I have the P94, and can honestly say that while it’s a good gun, I just don’t like the “shock†transferred though that alloy frame during firing. Add that to being top-heavy with a high bore-axis and you’ve got more recoil than a 9mm oughta have IMHO. I guess I’m a wimp, but I have gotten rid of every alloy-framed gun in every caliber I’ve ever owned, and have recently decided never to go that way again unless it's a .22.
I would buy a steel-framed 9mm, but am having trouble finding one with all the features I like, so I was wondering ... maybe there is a reason polymer is so popular? How does it compare to steel?
My guess is it's even worse than alloy, but OTOH I can't believe how much recoil my polymer rifle stock seems to absorb. I don't mind shooting my Rem. 7mm Mag. at all, so could it work the same for handguns?
Thanks!
I would buy a steel-framed 9mm, but am having trouble finding one with all the features I like, so I was wondering ... maybe there is a reason polymer is so popular? How does it compare to steel?
My guess is it's even worse than alloy, but OTOH I can't believe how much recoil my polymer rifle stock seems to absorb. I don't mind shooting my Rem. 7mm Mag. at all, so could it work the same for handguns?
Thanks!