Posted: 10/27/2006 7:05:32 PM EDT
| just wondering how bad recoil is on the glock 19's and the glock 17's compared to say the springfield 1911's. Im wondering because I am getting ready to start ipsc and uspsa shooting and I know the 1911's are a lot heavier, but dose that help?? |
Wrong, it is to keep the slide weight the same as a Glock 17, allowing the use of the same recoil springs. |
| To me, The Glock 19 which is my regular carry gun has very little recoil. I imagine the 17 would have even less. The 1911 .45 has a bit more bark but like others said it kind of a slow push compared to a snap. I prefer the 9mm for doing most of my shooting since the recoil is less and ammo is cheaper. Gotta love the 45 though. |
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I have an ancient 1911 and a Glock 17. You're comparing two different calibers, and IMO, the difference is due primarily to the caliber, not the gun design, despite the fact that gun design can have a large influence on perceived recoil. The 9mm has a less forceful, but more "sudden" recoil. It's snappier. Neither is as snappy as .40 S&W. The .45 ACP has a heavier recoil for sure, but it seems "slower". For me, it's easier to keep the Glock sights on target. Less muzzle flip with the Glock 9mm than the 1911 .45. Neither has "harsh" recoil, and the differenc isn't huge. |