Glock 9mm recoil...vs...BHP

[SX1guy]

I recently purchased a Glock 17 9mm...

after putting several hundred rounds through it I have decided it is a worthy gun...however...it has major recoil compared to my Browning Hi Power 9mm, and I mean significant difference.

I have attributed it to the Glock being 1/2 plastic and 1/2 steel and the BHP being all steel, I can't think of any other reason.

I am strictly a targer shooter, accuracy seems to be equal but the recoil is a huge factor so I am going to get rid of the Glock, I am thinking about a CZ75 in 9mm, it is an all steel type...

I would appreciate comments on my thoughts and findings...

 

[Rob1035]

recoil is very subjective, but in my shooting, I've found that a proper high-thumbs forward grip on a Glock all but negates the recoil. Granted, it works on my CZ85 too, but heavier steel framed guns just don't have the flip to begin with, so the benefits of a firmer proper grip are less dramatic.

The benefit of the polymer guns is weight, almost exclusively for carry, so for your purposes, a CZ would work great. Make sure to look at the CZ75-Single Action though.

 

[Onmilo]

Recoil is a subjective issue.
I still feel my High Power has more muzzle flip than any of my Glocks.
As far as felt recoil, I really don't find the felt recoil of 9mm cartridges to be an issue in any handgun.

 

[10-Ring]

I have found my 9mm pistols very pleasant to shoot & that includes my BHP & my G19. Recoil can be very subjective and can only really be tamed by the shooter w/ lots of trigger time & good solid technique ;0

 

[Navy joe]

Hmmm, I've owned and loved a BHP long before I shot Glocks, but I find the opposite to be true for me. A Glock 17 without fingergrooves has almost no rise in recoil, just a slight straight rise out of the notch of the sight and back in. A BHP feels a lot more sharp and flippy. I shoot the Glock much more accurately fast. I figure a BHPs higher bore axis and rounder grip shape contributes while the flex of a Glock frame helps negate its recoil feel.

 

[WeedWhacker]

Pistols sure are funny when it comes to recoil.

I don't notice much "flip" with a Glock 17.

A 9mm Jericho 941/Baby Eagle isn't pleasant to shoot after 200+ rounds due to fatiguing my wrist somehow.

Whereas with a CZ-75B, I can shoot all day - recoil does not impact my wrist in the same was as the similar 941. I chose the 941 after deciding I didn't like the BHP's shortcomings (13 round mags, magazine disconnect), and chose the CZ-75B after deciding I didn't like decockers and being somewhat unpleasantly suprised by the 941's recoil characteristics.

 

[RON in PA]

The only 9mm I've ever felt to be uncomfortable due to recoil is the KelTec and thats a matter of weight. Never bothered by shooting any 9mm Glock, even the G26.

The above refers to standard velocity ammo of any weight, however I find +P+ can be snappy like shooting 40S+W.

 

[Monkeybear]

A 9mm Jericho 941/Baby Eagle isn't pleasant to shoot after 200+ rounds due to fatiguing my wrist somehow.

I would guess its the weight. Heavy freakin gun.

The CZ75 fits the hand really well and that makes it easy to tame.

My theory is that the amount of surface area that you are able to spread the pressure of your hands holding the gun will affect recoil. I believe this is one of the major reasons behind the subjectivity of felt recoil.

If the G17 isn't fitting your hand well and you are applying the majority of hand pressure to certain parts of the grip them those parts are going to receive the majority of the felt recoil.

If you get a CZ75 get the factory rubber grips for it. They are the same ones that come stock with the CZSP01.

 

[Trebor]

If you like the BHP, you'll probably like the CZ-75. I have both and they are two of my favorite guns. They are more like each other then either one is like the Glock.

Btw, check your PM's.

 

[RockyMtnTactical]

I don't recall any huge difference between my G19 and BHP, but then again, I am not as recoil sensitive as some...

 

[bannockburn]

I would say that my experiences pretty much mirrors what NavyJoe wrote: that my Glock has less recoil and muzzle flip than my BHP, maybe because the BHP has such a narrow and slender slide compared to the Glock. Both are extremely accurate guns, with the primary difference, (at least for me), being the BHP has a better trigger pull than the Glock; both of them are factory stock in that regard.

 

[SX1guy]

Thanks for all the info, it is appreciated...

I on occassion shoot my brothers S&W .357 Titanium Lightweight revolver so I know about serious recoil.

My Glock is a newer version with the ported barrel and sleeve, maybe my problem is that I am just too used to the smoother shooting(IMO) BHP.

I'v also thought about trying one of the Sigs like a P226 ...

thanks again for all the info.