You MAY have difficulty with 7/8 oz reloads, or something like 7/8 (or especially 3/4 oz) RST. Even on the light setting. But Sweeties aren't so light that the standard 1 oz factory stuff is going to result in significant felt recoil. They're a good bit lighter than a Standardweight 16, but even the lightest Sweeties (plain barrel, 26") aren't much more than a couple ounces under 6#. Nice guns.