Age VS Recoil

[m5215]

Barring the onset of any serious injury or health condition, does anyone have an idea at what the general age range would be when a person would typically have complications operating pistols that fire higher power rounds such as the 10mm?

 

[Sam7sf]

Thought this was gonna be about rifles. Full bore 10mm is something I expect to handle well into my old age.

 

[baboon]

I bought a S&W 629 when they came out & was in my late 20's. After shooting it a few time I decided it wasn't for me. I don't think age has anything to do with it. I didn't mind my S&W model 27 and actually enjoyed it.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Barring the onset of any serious injury or health condition, does anyone have an idea at what the general age range would be when a person would typically have complications operating pistols that fire higher power rounds such as the 10mm?

I'm 60, shoot my 10mms as much as I always did.

 

[AustinN4]

All I know is the older I get the recoil gets less and less.

 

[oldag]

The question will vary so much with the individual.

Folks with arthritis or other joint conditions may have to back off at a relatively early age. And some folks just have a lower tolerance for recoil period.

I still love shooting the blasters.

 

[Bithabus]

10mm isn't that bad. I think an old person would be fine unless in very poor health. But if in such poor health then shooting anything might be a bad idea.

 

[bigwheel]

Sig .40 SW is real gentle. Reloading the magazines is a biotch for old codgers. If I shot it more than once a year believe I would spring for a reloading gizmo.

 

[45tex]

Baring an unforeseen medical circumstance recoil is a matter of preference. You will know when you need a change.

 

[easy rider]

Depends on the fitness of the individual, not the age really.

 

[Toolfreak]

Its interesting you ask about shooting a 10mm, I have had hand surgery twice and dont have all the strength in my right hand but I shoot the M&P Shield 45 extremely well. I want a Glock G29 10mm but I wonder if it is too much for me and I was hoping to have rented one already but I am determined in the next week or two to try it out and see what it does to my hand. I agree that every person is different regarding the recoil and I guess I will find out. I am anxious to see if I will like the 10mm but I just have to wait and see how I feel after shooting a box of ammo and see if its right for me or not!

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Be aware that alot of "off the shelf" 10mm are not actual full power loads.

 

[bigwheel]

Well kindly keep us posted on how it acts. Hopefully it will have a gentle rolling pushback like a .45 ACP or .40 SW to a slightly lesser extent. As long as ain’t like busting off a quarter stick of dynamite in those old .357 wheel guns with full power loads. Shooting those things was not pleasant even for young bucks and buckaroos.

 

[Tex62]

57 here. I reload .357 and if I run 30 or so rounds out of my SW 640, my hand will hurt for 3-4 days. No issues with my GP100 or Blackhawk though.


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[bigwheel]

Back in my old reloading and metallic shilohuete hobby days just about everybody who shot 357 mag came up with some sweet loads that pretty much duplicated factory loads performance wise and were kindler and gentler to the shooter. The key seemed to be slower burning powders and longer barreled pistols. Now not sure some loads we shot would work in a short barrel gun.

 

[Bozz10mm]

I'm 70 and have no problem with full power 10mm or Shield 45 ACP. No way to really specify a date range for recoil sensitivity because it all depends on the individual. If I had to guess, I would say between the ages of 35 and 80.

 

[gshayd]

Well, arthritis has damaged the trigger finger on my right hand. I can't even use a 1911 pistol with a grip safety anymore. I am in the process of converting to a left-handed shooter. The first time I kept most of them in the 10 ring on a silhouette target not as good as I used to do but it will work. The brain still knows what to do and the left finger gets the information from the brain. My left trigger finger just needs to develop. Just need to fine tune that left trigger finger and practice. I had a .357 Sig that I traded because it hurt my right hand with arthritis.

 

[BRD@66]

Them Ritus boys is a bad bunch. And that Arthur - he's the woist ub de bunch.

 

[Toolfreak]

yup, almost 60 and its easier to count where I dont have arthritis, it may slow me down some times but I ain't dead yet!!! For me , my 45 shield is easier to shoot than my 9 compact, I put almost 200 rounds of 45 in paper and I am more accurate than with the 9. The recoil is different with the push and I am more comfortable with this so I hope when I get to shoot a 10mm that I can control it similar to my 45 and if I cant then I will just continue with my 45 but maybe load a little hotter!

 

[Leadslinger]

Proper grip and grip fit have alot to do with how ones handles perceived recoil.
Proper stance good extension of arms.
Relaxing wrists and even elbows can exaggerate recoil .

If those things are addressed and their is still discomfort than maybe its too much gun for that particular individual.