Looking for a soft shoting, controllable 9mm

[chicoredneck]

I have been leaning towards the Ruger SR9, SR9c and the M&P, but I wanted the opinions from people who have handled different 9mm on what they felt was the most controllable. I have no bias to polymer or metal framed pistols.

[HighLander51]

Well, I can recommend the Glock 17, but only because I have run about 70,000 rounds each thru these 2 G17's in competition.

[morrcarr67]

Browning Hi-Power

[Coolcom]

What the "most controllable" 9mm is 100% in the eye of the beholder.

Generally, metal frame pistols will have less felt recoil and likely be more controllable. Basic physics: they Weigh more. This includes: Sig P226/8/9, Hi power, beretta 92, CZ 75/etc.

[HighLander51]

Generally, metal frame pistols will have less felt recoil and likely be more controllable. Basic physics: they Weigh more. This includes: Sig P226/8/9, Hi power, beretta 92, CZ 75/etc.

True, but the Glock has a a lower bore axis.

[Malmon]

1911 9mm and Sig p226. The recoil on these 2 gems are very manageable and the grips are much better than others.

[DCF]

1911 in 9mm or CZ SP-01 are the most soft shooting 9mm I've ever tried. Heavy pistol and low bore axis help to keep recoil flip and slow down the recoil impulse. I would think longer and heavier recoil spring would absorb some recoil energy so a full size, heavy pistol with low bore axis would help to reduce recoil.

[The sarge]

As stated any compact will have more noticeable muzzle flip. However I own a ruger P89 which is a heavy full size and a M&P 9c that shoots pretty easy to me. U actually think I can get it back on target faster than my ruger. Any 9mm for the most part is soft shooting IMO, to me that means I can go shoot several hundred rounds and not feel even the slightest bit of fatigue.

[stormvet]

Any full size 9mm will be a soft shooter.

[orangeusa]

Any full size 9mm will be a soft shooter.

Amen. Shoot a 44mag revolver.

[razr]

Steel and 5 inch bbl. The lighter the gun and shorter the bbl, the more felt recoil. The more you shoot the softer it gets regardless of the caliber.

[tbc]

Any full size 9mm will be a soft shooter.

+2. And even the compact size too. I have tried lots of them and couldn't tell the difference.

[orangeusa]

True, but the Glock has a a lower bore axis.

Compared to what. HiPower has a very low bore axis and has a real safety.

[CityHunt3r]

I recommend a Berretta 92/re / M9

Good looking gun and almost no recoil. My gf enjoys shooting it and she's pretty small and petite

[HighLander51]

Compared to what. HiPower has a very low bore axis and has a real safety.

The only 'Real' safety is between your ears. I have run Hi-Powers in competition, and they don't compare to Glocks. And unless you have one built by Cylinder and Slide, they are pretty much crap.

How many rounds do shoot a year???