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Offline Reinz

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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2011, 01:02:55 PM »
To add : I am not a macho guy either, nor am I try to prove so.  I am 56 and overweight like most of us this age.  I left that macho stuff way behind.  I also, have carpel tunnel in both hands as well as the nerve damage, so again, if I can manage the recoil with nothing to prove, I'm confident you can too.

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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2011, 03:21:58 PM »
yeah, today i just got back from the range where i finally shot my new R9, as well as my Seecamp 380.  The Seecamp is brutal and after about three magazines. you just want to put it back in your pocket and not see it the rest of the time. The R9 was a bit jumpy, but after a couple of shots, you get used to it. You could shoot it all day. Just keep checking those damn VZ grip screws. It seems after every magazine, i had to tighten them.
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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #17 on: May 04, 2011, 03:55:51 PM »
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yeah, today i just got back from the range where i finally shot my new R9, as well as my Seecamp 380.  The Seecamp is brutal and after about three magazines. you just want to put it back in your pocket and not see it the rest of the time. The R9 was a bit jumpy, but after a couple of shots, you get used to it. You could shoot it all day. Just keep checking those damn VZ grip screws. It seems after every magazine, i had to tighten them.

Joe:

Here is a link to a post regarding my solution to the "loose screw" problem:

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=Water;action=display;num=1302489711;start=9#9
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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #18 on: May 04, 2011, 08:13:20 PM »
Again, thanks to all for taking the time to respond, especially Joe_From_NY.  I had the same experience with my Seecamp 380, which is why I really needed the comparison with the R9.  I am convinced and will be going to my 2nd favorite auction site (GB) to secure an R9s.  
I really appreciate the hospitality of this forum and the helpful input.
Kind regards.
John
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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2011, 10:25:13 PM »
The LCP is not anywhere as snappy as the R9. Took my New Today R9 to the range today for the first time. I can see that the R9 is not going to be a pistol to take to the range for a day of leasurely plinking  ;) ;)  But like they say, that is not what it is built for. I will shoot it enough to maintain proficiiency, and practice with something a little more tame.
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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2011, 01:05:39 AM »
MOLSON.  Glad you got to the range with your new R9.  One has to decide how often they want or need to shoot it.  I'm used to shooting .454's and the .44 mag not to mention the .500 mag S&W, so the R9 is quite tame compared to these.  Do enjoy.
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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2011, 10:39:32 PM »
WHAT IS THE EXPERIENCE WITH THE WILSON CUSTOMIZED R-9 ?
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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2011, 10:50:53 PM »
cuttime, First welcome to the group.

Why are you hollering, no one is deaf just a little hard of hearing. Turn off the caps.

I have no experience with the Wilson Custom but I'm sure someone who does will chime in.
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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #23 on: July 08, 2011, 11:20:08 PM »
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WHAT IS THE EXPERIENCE WITH THE WILSON CUSTOMIZED R-9 ?

cuttime.  Welcome to the Forum.  I, too, have no experience with the Wilson Custom either, however, there are a few Forum members that do, and as John says, will chime in.  Again, welcome.  
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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2011, 09:59:23 PM »
Welcome Michman82,

I have relatively small hands and my hands and forearms are less muscular than when I was in the military, yet at age over 65 with some arthritis in my hands I find the felt recoil of the R9 quite tolerable even after firing 30 or 40 rounds at the range.  I had a Keltec PF9 with sharper recoil and much less reliability and traded it.  I also had a Walther PPK in 380 that had a quite sharp felt recoil and also pinched the web of my thumb very uncomfortably.  It too is gone.  The R9 recoils, but does not hurt the hand or feel uncomfortable to shoot, at least for me.  It does require excellent ammo and is selective in what it likes.  It needs regular care and really good cleaning and lubrication to be reliable.  It is initially hard to take down to clean, but there are takedown tools available on this forum which make that chore much easier if you wish.
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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #25 on: July 11, 2011, 12:58:46 PM »
I own several Kahrs, including a newer PM9 and an old P9 covert.

The R9 recoils about the same as a PM9.
The trigger pull is very long but smooth, very similar to a PM9 but the R9 is a little smoother.

The "bite" of the R9 is less, as the rough textured backstrap of the PM9 starts to rub the skin raw on my hand after about 100 rounds.  The R9 is smooth and doesn't do that.  Although both leave some sore spots after extended firing.

My R9 is more accurate than my PM9, but the difference isn't real-world significant for a carry pistol.

Also I noticed you mentioned the LCP.  I think the R9s perceived recoil is somewhat more than the LCP or P3AT but the thinner/sharper grip of the LCP and it's lighter weight gives me the impression of a sharper, more abrupt recoil as compared to the more "pushy" but heavier impulse of the R9.

I know that is not a good technical evaluation of recoil, but it may give you some idea as to how it feels relative to the other pistols.
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Re: Trigger Pull & Recoil vs Comparables
« Reply #26 on: July 11, 2011, 09:20:09 PM »
Michman82,

 Welcome. I hope you find the forum as helpful and informative as I have.
 I am selling my PM40 because the R9 has spoiled me. My finger did not fit in the trigger guard of the Kahr and I got blisters when I shot it.
 The Seecamps (both .32 & .380) have a different feel as they are so much smaller.
 I found the 147 grain 9mm ammo a joy to shoot in the R9. Much less recoil and muzzle flash than the white box W/W 115 grain ammo.
 Good luck!
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