29 posts - 21 authors - Last post: May 15, 2008Recoil 9mm vs 40 Handguns: The Semiauto Forum.

4 posts - 2 authors - Last post: May 20, 2002Hello all, I had a quick firearm question. In the academy we shot the Glock 17 ( 9mm). That is the only "real" experience I've ever had with .

Jan 23, 2009 – I would go with the 40 or better yet the 45 any day over the 9mm for . .. That the guns recoil less and are thus easier to shoot well is a bonus. .

Of course, the 9mm's recoil in noticeably less than the .40S&W. . ammo: 9mm is going to cost about $2/box of 50 less than .40 for a brand like PMC or Blazer. .

Jul 22, 2011 – Thread: .40 vs 9mm for self defense . I like 9mm, cheaper price, more controllable recoil, and just feels right to me. Not over kill, not under kill. .

Jan 16, 2010 – 40 S&W vs. 9mm vs. 357 SIG. 9 comments. Posted by FerFAL on Jan 16, . . Frame flex from the stronger recoil vs the 9mm is thought to be the .

13 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jul 24, 20109mm vs 40 s&w breakdown. . 9mm-cheaper ammo, lower recoil, higher capacity at the cost of some stopping power (not trying to start that .

.40 S&W compared to other cartridges (third from right). . 135 gr (8.7 g) Federal Premium JHP Reduced Recoil, 1190 ft/s (360 m/s), 424 ft·lbf (575 J) . During tests of 9mm and .45 ACP ammunition, FBI Firearms Training Unit Special Agent in .

25 posts - 19 authors - Last post: Jan 7, 2010Once and for all: which has greater recoil, 9mm. or .45 The 1911 Forum. .

25 posts - 15 authors - Last post: Apr 15, 2004Would a s&w be better? or maybe a Kimber. Should I go with a 9mm or a .40 because of recoil. Would really appreciate some of your input. .

9 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Apr 22, 2008This is kinda related to a post of mine in another section but since it deals with ammo i thought i would ask it here.

PX4 pistol uses same recoil operated, locked breech system with rotating barrel. . Magazine capacity is 17 rounds of 9mm ammo or 14 rounds of .40SW ammo. .

Unless shooting the super small 9mm pistols, felt recoil is usually not mentioned as being "bad", but the sharp recoil of the hot-loaded Airweight (or lighter) snub .

10 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jun 29-please no one write about how 9mm is cheaper and how much more you . the recoil of the .40 quite unpleasant, much more so than Glocks or .

30 posts - 20 authors - Last post: Sep 9, 201040 vs. 9mm. . Here's the key part: I can handle the recoil of a .40 just fine. . saying .40 sucks, primarily because it has uncontrollable recoil. .

May 16, 2010 – Testing Recoil: Glock vs XD 9mm with the RMI When a couple .

With the light recoil of the 9mm, inexperienced shooters can learn the basics of . By switching to 9mm from .40S&W or .45ACP, you can practice half again as .

Feb 14, 2005 – IDPA: IDPA stands for "International Defensive Pistol .

Of course, the 9mm's recoil in noticeably less than the .40S&W. . ammo: 9mm is going to cost about $2/box of 50 less than .40 for a brand like PMC or Blazer. .

79 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Sep 5, 2009You'll have greater stopping power and stronger recoil in the .40. 9mm will . The gun I'm getting is the Springfield XDm (9mm or .40) So price .

Mar 9, 2010 – 9mm vs 40S&W vs 45ACP. Specifications (Ball park . 40S&W; Moderate recoil. Middle ground between 9mm and 40S&W; Recoil is snappy .

9 answers - Jul 15, 2007Top answer: Big difference in my experience. My first handgun was a .40sw. Had too much snap in the recoil. It really bothered my arm and hand. When I had a .

6 posts - 2 authors - Last post: Apr 16, 2009I've read in more than one place online that the recoil of the PX4 - .40 is comparable to a .9mm. Anyone actually compare or experience the .

8 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Mar 25Recoil energy: Comparing 9mm 115gr vs. 124gr vs. . S&B .40, 180/931 has more recoil than all abovementioned loads. Speer Lawman .

70 posts - 56 authors - Last post: Oct 11, 2006All of my defensive handguns are either .38 spl or 9mm with the exception of my P32. I tried the .40 for a while, but didn't really like the recoil, .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Sep 4Difference in 9mm vs 40 recoil. Sub9 and Sub2000 Rifles.

6 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Mar 16, 2009Thanks for your thoughts or direction to similar posts. . .40 recoil is closer to a .45 in feel than 9mm if that helps with your decision. .

31 posts - 13 authors - Last post: Nov 5, 2003Some people say they are just 9mm with more recoil and some say they are a . Every will also start talking about ammo cost in 9mm vs .40. .

The 357 SIG can be loaded for the recoil sensitive, for deep penetration or . the . 357 Sig than with the better 9mm loads; the better .40 S&W loads appear to .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Nov 27, 2010I have searched and read different opinions, but would it be fair to say the recoil ( or perceived recoil) in .40 in the p2000sk is less than the .

40 posts - 23 authors - Last post: Sep 7, 2004To me, someone carrying around a 40 or 50 cal pistol just screams . The differences between recoil and 'kick' between 9mm and .40 S&W are .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Nov 23, 2009My son is currently in the market for a handgun to be used for home defense. He is a big guy like myself so he could likely shoot about anything.

19 posts - 15 authors - Last post: Feb 1, 2010XDM 40 vs. 9mm. Hey all I am new to the forums and looking to buy my first .

Of course, the 9mm's recoil in noticeably less than the .40S&W. . .40S&W are hard to come by and too expensive for many shooters as compared to the 9mm. .

11 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 15, 2008My wife and I picked up a nice pair of P2000sk's in a .40 cal and I was wondering if anyone can tell me (or describe) how much less (if any at .

20 posts - 16 authors - Last post: Nov 29, 2010I own and bulk of my experience is with 9mm and .40S&W. . I think the perceptions of snappier (or felt recoil) are based on first experiences (or .

Jun 28, 2010 – Forum · Open Carry Brigade · General Discussion; 9mm vs .40 vs .45 . . don't like to shoot my pistol because it has more recoil then their 9mm. .

5 posts - Last post: Nov 12, 20109mm VS 40. What 1 is better in price wise, recoil wise,stopping power,accuracy etc?

5 posts - 1 author - Last post: Aug 23A guy I know has owned a Beretta .40 for years and almost talked me .

5 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Dec 3, 2009apples to oranges, maybe: recoil of CZ75B .40 vs 9mm.

10 posts - 5 authors - Last post: May 13, 2009I bought my first gun about a month ago and it is a S&W M&P .40 FS. I purchased this for home protection, but since then have applied for my .

Sign In or Sign Up now! Alert icon. Uploaded by hickok45 on Aug 31, 2009. Unscientific close-up recoil comparison of the Glock 9mm, Glock 40, & Glock 10mm. .

Jul 15, 2011 – Yes the .45 has more recoil and muzzle rise, and Yes the .

The PX4 Storm Sub-Compact sports a captive recoil spring and guide rod. . Available in both 9mm or .40 caliber and offered in the same configurations as their .

Aug 30, 2008 – Is it just me or does the .40 recoil harder than the 9mm or the .45? I wish I owned the same make and model gun in the three different calibers .

15 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Dec 10, 2010If you are struggling with the recoil of .40 S&W vs 9mm, instead of shooting more with the 40 S&W, you may want to practice more with the 9mm, .

I've read in a few places that the P30 doesn't handle recoil so well in the .40. I am not worried about recoil, I'm not a puss or anything, but if the 9mm handles .

30 posts - 10 authorsI have heard that 40 cals have wors recoil than 45 cals. . As for what type of gun, I was thinking about a Glock 22/23 vs. a Glock 21/30 SF. All I've ever shot out of hand guns are 22 short, 22LR, 22mag, a 9mm, and 2 rounds of 45 Long Colt. .

The gun debate guaranteed to get people worked up, 9mm versus .45. . 9MM. Pro: 40-50% Cheaper; Lower Recoil; Higher Capacity Magazine; Currently U.S. .

42 posts - 25 authors - Last post: Dec 11, 2010My brother in law has the Sig 40 which had quite a recoil snap to it compared to the 9mm. It handled ok but with my hand being wide in the .

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