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From: jkh@jade.BERKELEY.EDU (Jordan K. Hubbard)
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Subject: Re: mod.rec.guns: Gun selection
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Date: Fri, 10-Oct-86 01:56:23 EDT
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Summary: 9mm Auto selection....try the Taurus PT99
Author: nike!ptsfa!mdc@cad.Berkeley.Edu
To: jkh@opal.Berkeley.Edu

Article: 10:11

> I am interested in autoloaders in 9mm or 45ACP.  I have
> only shot automatics in .22 caliber.  I am wondering
> about the recoil.  I have shot .38 Special and .357
> Magnum.  The recoil of the .38 Special seemed moderate.
> The .357 round was fun to shoot occasionally, but would
> probably not be very enjoyable if it was used
> for all target practice.  How does the recoil of the
> 9mm and .45 compare to these?

The recoil of a 9mm is comparatively soft (and, of course, a lot
depends on the weapon itself).  If you're looking for a "first"
9mm, I would suggest the Taurus PT99; it's a relatively inexpen-
sive copy of the Beretta M92.  Workmanship is excellent, as is
performance (I've been averaging 1-1/2" groups at 25 yds. using
Federal FMJ's and JHP's without a malfunction in over 600 rds.).
Takedown and cleaning is simple; release the takedown lever and 
the weapon practically comes apart in your hand.  The adjustable
sights are a nice plus.

It, too, is a double action, but the trigger pull in double-action
mode is excessive.  It makes the succeeding rounds in single-action
somewhat uncontrolled (I'm not a fan of double-action autos, nor 
carrying/storing any weapon in condition 1...being a 'C' programmer
all sequences start with 0, right?).  Besides, with the hammer down
on a loaded chamber in a single-action, you only have to cock the 
hammer anyway; so you don't gain much in double-action autos.

Hope the info helps!
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Mitch -The "Code" Warrior- Corrado
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