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Posted: 12/31/2016 1:48:32 PM EDT
Went to the range and I decided to try the Sig Sauer JHP V crown 115 grain in my Glock 43. The round had a real snap to the pistol. When I shoot just regular FMJ 115 their is no snap to the pistol. Would 124 grain be less of a snap or more?

Thank you!
Link Posted: 12/31/2016 2:11:58 PM EDT
[#1]
More.   Bigger bullet, more power to push downrange.
Link Posted: 12/31/2016 2:18:11 PM EDT
[#2]
Thank You!
Link Posted: 12/31/2016 4:45:19 PM EDT
[#3]
Link Posted: 1/1/2017 12:37:22 AM EDT
[#4]
The 124 grain might feel less snappy.  Heavier bullets usually don't go as fast and therefore take longer to accelerate to their eventual speed. This makes the recoil impulse feel slower.

This is well know to competitive shooters and many select heavy bullets for their slower recoil impulse.
Link Posted: 1/1/2017 2:21:05 AM EDT
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Would 124 grain be less of a snap or more?

Thank you!
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Less snap.  Heavier bullet = slower acceleration.    Technically slightly more free recoil, but perceived recoil will be less.
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