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Posted: 11/12/2008 6:07:47 AM EDT
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I apologize in advance if this question has been asked 5 million times, but I couldn't bring any results up via search.
So my question is, am currently looking at a RRA A2 9mm setup (gas setup) for my father and am trying to figure recoil on it. Currently have a S&W MP15 (.223/5.56), but the closest range to shoot it at is over aprox. an hour away. Unfortunetly due to my father's medical problems it is VERY difficult for him to sit in a car for an hour there and back without feeling like he joined the WWF! However I can shoot anything pistol caliber at a range about 5 minutes from my house. This leads me to consider a 9mm AR platform (as he would like to get into an AR). However he is recoil sensitive as well, so I am trying to compare the 9mm AR to .223 recoil to tell if there is a big difference. Thanks for any insight you can provide. |
Personally I don't think there is much difference in recoil with 9mm or 40 caliber AR uppers as compared to 5.56. I've even shot Colt 9MM sub guns and didn't think they had much recoil but did have a tendency to rise. The biggest difference is the pistol calibers have a lot less noise and blast. I'd also consider a 22 lr conversion kit. I think they are just as much fun to shoot than 9MM and cheaper to boot. If you buy the conversion kit and don't like it you can always sell it. If you like to shoot an AR with a scope you might consider a dedicated 22 lr. They are great for shooting in doors and do a pretty good job punching paper IMHO. With the new BDM mags and Federal bulk I have almost as good reliability as with 9 MM AR.
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It surprises most people to find that the 9mm has more recoil than a .223 in the AR platform. It's that two pound bolt in a blow back action that increases the perception of recoil. The 9mm is still a "low recoil" firearm and your father should have no trouble at all.
I would second the recommendation for the .22 conversion. I bought a kit from Spikes and could not be happier. |
Bah, .22 conversion FTW. You can go to any range with both guns together and still swap back to a 'real' AR in all of 30 seconds. Not to mention the price to blast away, the ammo is cheaper then the range time  You could get a Bushy Ultralight for him, or a Del-ton pencil barrel upper with Cav Arms lower..
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It's that two pound bolt in a blow back action that increases the perception of recoil. Hmm, when I weighed my COLT pattern bolt, it was 16oz, add 7oz for my buffer, thats 23oz, which is 9oz short of the 32 needed to make 2 pound 
Who am I to argue with Science.
Instead of speculating on exact weight, I'll just call it a boat anchor. 
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