Most comfortable recoil: 9mm Walther PPS M2, or .380 SIG P238?

Jul 2018
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denver colorado
Hi, my first post here. I have arthritis in my right wrist. I want to start carrying a handgun and must pocket carry. I want to get extremely good so want to practice (300 rounds 2 or 3 times a week). I have narrowed it to two guns which both fit into the front pocket of my Wrangler Ripstop Cargo pants. Some people say a small gun has worse recoil, some say 9mm will have worse recoil than .380, from what I've read on the internet.

1. Sig P238 (HD or Spartan all steel frame), small but fairly heavy at 21oz unloaded, shooting 380
2. Walther PPS Mod 2. Larger gun, about the same weight 23oz, shooting 9mm.

Simple question: Which will be most comfortable (least recoil) for extensive target practice?

Thanks
Jim
 
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