I have read many times where people switched from 45ACP to 9mm because the 9mm's recoil was so much "softer". I haven't found this to be the case at all. I have shot several 9mm handguns and have found most of them to recoil more than most 45's. The only "soft" recoiling 9mm handgun that I have shot was a Beretta Model 92. All other 9's have had a nasty kick to them that was much more unpleasant than my Glock 30 45ACP. Incidently, I have shot 45 ACP in several pistol makes and models, not just the Glock.
What gives? What am I doing wrong? In my experience a good 45 ACP is more pleasant to shoot than a 9mm.
What gives? What am I doing wrong? In my experience a good 45 ACP is more pleasant to shoot than a 9mm.