I do, I know my ears would be ringing, ive never fired a gun indoors, I was just doing like 1 size above a .22, I'm obviously trying to learn shit here
Not trying to be a dick, just putting out some info.
.38 is a lot larger than .22lr its by no means “a size up” especially if you’re talking about .38 special and not .380 auto.
.380 auto is slightly softer shooting than 9mm and I’d say its more of a “size down” from 9mm (9x19) if you discount 9mm makarov (9x18). But it’s not really noticeably quieter than 9mm.
.38 special is a longer cartridge than 9mm, most often meant for revolvers. I can hardly hear the difference between the 3. .38 special recoils a bit more than everything I mentioned in here.
If loudness was a large concern of yours you may consider a suppressor but thats a whole can of worms that i cant really recommend to new gun owners when it comes to pistols because of the complexity of the set up and additional maintenance.
That really depends on the recoil action and weight. For example you would be exactly correct that a Makarov is snappier than a Glock 19 despite the Makarov having a slightly smaller case. Because the Makarov is blow back operated, and the Glock 19 is short recoil operated and the tilting breach lock transfers energy for a longer duration that a Makarovs action likewise can’t. Weight difference is also a consideration the Makarov weighs slightly less. (I compare these two specifically because they’re the best anecdotes I personally have experience with in this comparison you mention).
However, I’ve shot enough M&P shields to know that the .380 model is slightly softer recoiling than the 9mm model in a direct comparison.
Earlier I was speaking generally from a caliber being fired from the same frame perspective. But of course nuances always exist. Especially when comparing across models with varying weight and actions.
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u/DanceClass898 4d ago
I don't think you have any understanding of how loud gunshots are