[Log9mm]

Hi Michele, I would just like to clarify that the .38 special round itself is not all that much of a demon with recoil, as is the weapon you're shooting it out of. From what I understand from reading your posts you have a small lightweight snub. I own one as well and wow does that thing kick. Can even be painful after a while and I am a relatively big guy. But when I put those same .38s in my S&W 686 it almost feels like a bb gun it is so mild. On that note I have been fortunate enough to shoot a pretty rare S&W 940 (is a small lightweight revolver chambered in 9mm and uses moon clips). As a 9mm semi auto owner I didn't expect much recoil, but wow it hurt more than the .38s out of mine. Those experiences taught me that recoil isn't as much about the type of round as it is about the size and weight of the firearm. Hence the term "perceived recoil". With that said I wouldn't want to discourage her from shooting .38s, just simply from shooting them out of a small lightweight revolver, which we both know can freaking hurt! But hey maybe the small 9 would be better for her afterall. Who knows?

-Logan