FA 97 recoil?
by Gunner 
, St Louis, Monday, April 18, 2016, 21:48 (3144 days ago) @ bj
Yes it will recoil, little bugger can get down right nasty with stout loads, awesome trail/woods bum around handgun but for range work a Blackhawk or M83 is much more pleasant though nothing beats a 7 1/2" Redhawk, very mild recoil with heavy loads.
As for the short Blackhawk vs M97.....I could do a range session with a 4 5/8" Blackhawk without thinking about recoil but with the M97 it was a concern after a few rounds. I think it was mainly due to the smaller grips especially at the top just below the hammer, that area that would dig into your hand with stout loads.
I took my first deer using the 5 1/2" M97 in 41 Magnum hunting with Jim Taylor. Jim even used my hunt picture for his article on the Freedom M97 in Gun Week.
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Complete thread:
- What cartridges are on your short list to play with? -
Bryan Pettet,
2016-04-17, 09:06
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- What cartridges are on your short list to play with? -
Brian A,
2016-04-17, 09:37
- always something fun to play with... -
Bryan Pettet,
2016-04-17, 09:44
- always something fun to play with... -
Brian A,
2016-04-17, 13:10
- I will find one too. Good luck wearing it out! - Bryan Pettet, 2016-04-17, 17:03
- always something fun to play with... -
Brian A,
2016-04-17, 13:10
- always something fun to play with... -
Bryan Pettet,
2016-04-17, 09:44
- Oh Lord! A list of things I don't want to play with.. -
Hoot,
2016-04-17, 11:29
- Talk about a neat list... -
Brian A,
2016-04-17, 13:12
- Exactly my thought...Hoot has the coolest toys. NT -
Bryan Pettet,
2016-04-17, 15:29
- Thank you both. -
Hoot,
2016-04-18, 19:25
- I am attracted to the unique... - Brian A, 2016-04-21, 08:53
- Thank you both. -
Hoot,
2016-04-18, 19:25
- Exactly my thought...Hoot has the coolest toys. NT -
Bryan Pettet,
2016-04-17, 15:29
- Talk about a neat list... -
Brian A,
2016-04-17, 13:12
- mine is a real short list -
bj,
2016-04-17, 13:19
- The .41 Mag out of a carbine barrel really shines but - Hobie, 2016-04-17, 19:33
- .41 Mag in FA 97 -
Laphroig53,
2016-04-18, 08:53
- recoil? -
bj,
2016-04-18, 21:06
- FA 97 recoil? -
Gunner,
2016-04-18, 21:48
- Doesn't the Redhawk also have a longer cylinder? -
Hoot,
2016-04-19, 06:06
- (without looking) more than likely it does - bj, 2016-04-19, 19:55
- Redhawk a longer cylinder? -
Gunner,
2016-04-19, 19:57
- Thanks Gunner. - Hoot, 2016-04-20, 05:08
- Doesn't the Redhawk also have a longer cylinder? -
Hoot,
2016-04-19, 06:06
- FA 97 recoil? -
Gunner,
2016-04-18, 21:48
- recoil? -
bj,
2016-04-18, 21:06
- What cartridges are on your short list to play with? -
DiamondD,
2016-04-17, 13:53
- That .17-223 is a cool critter. Hope you like it. NT -
Bryan Pettet,
2016-04-17, 15:25
- That .17-223 is a cool critter. Hope you like it. NT -
DiamondD,
2016-04-19, 18:24
- Huh. I'm not used to seasons for varmints. NT - Bryan Pettet, 2016-04-19, 20:44
- That .17-223 is a cool critter. Hope you like it. NT -
DiamondD,
2016-04-19, 18:24
- That .17-223 is a cool critter. Hope you like it. NT -
Bryan Pettet,
2016-04-17, 15:25
- What cartridges are on your short list to play with? -
Jared,
2016-04-17, 16:34
- I'm tempted to try it your way.... - Bryan Pettet, 2016-04-17, 17:00
- Not a cartidge but.... -
cr..,
2016-04-17, 17:33
- No doubt. So many variables. Keeps it interesting. NT - Bryan Pettet, 2016-04-17, 18:05
- .38 Super - woody, 2016-04-17, 19:02
- I've been playing with the 4" Redhawk .44 Mag. I've -
Hobie,
2016-04-17, 19:42
- That will keep you busy for awhile. NT - Bryan Pettet, 2016-04-17, 19:43
- 30-30 Winchester -
Creeker,
2016-04-17, 20:20
- Cast or Jacketed ? -
Cherokee,
2016-04-17, 20:48
- Cast or Jacketed ? - Creeker, 2016-04-17, 21:20
- Cast or Jacketed ? -
Cherokee,
2016-04-17, 20:48
- 45 Colt - I have a Blackhawk and an Astra -
stonewalrus,
2016-04-17, 21:41
- 45 Colt - I have a Blackhawk and an Astra -
DiamondD,
2016-04-19, 18:23
- I have some of those loaded up but haven't had a chance to - stonewalrus, 2016-04-20, 20:40
- 45 Colt - I have a Blackhawk and an Astra -
DiamondD,
2016-04-19, 18:23
- What cartridges are on your short list to play with? -
Brian A,
2016-04-17, 09:37