FN Hi Power has the mildest recoil of any 40 I've shot, and it's the most accurate that I've run across also. I'm selling mine only because it's a bit small for my hand, other than that it's amazing.
I vote for the M&P .40. If you think the .40 is soft, shoot the full size 9mm.
My glock 19 is uncomfortable shooting Winchester Ranger 127gr +p+. My M&P however seems to ask for more, and actually shoots better with the hotter ammo.
i own three .40s a beretta cougar,a hi power,and a walther p99. the cougar has by far the softest recoil. last week i went to the range with a friend he brought his 9mm m9. they seem to have about the same recoil.
the browning is not bad. should have gotten a 9mm walther.
I have two Steyer 40 Cal. pistols ( S 40 & M 40) both of which I dislike, but they have less felt recoil (even the compact) than any other 40 auto I have ever fired. And I have probably fired at least 40 40s. (I own 9 different models of 5 makes in 40 Cal). Try a Steyer some folks really like them.
Well as luck would have it the gun show is in town this weekend. I went to see what I couldn't live without and ended up coming home with the M&P40 for general shooting and a Kahr K40 (steel frame) for concealed duty. I know that one will have some recoil to it but it just felt right in the hand and the price was right. I figure it will be one to shoot a little /carry alot. Tomorrow will be the break in day...
Much thanks to all who recommended the M&P40. Went out and ran 200 rnds through it and it's just what the doctor ordered. Functioned perfectly and was actually a pleasure to shoot.
Now the only bad thing is that the gun show will still be here tomorrow and there was a Sig P220 Carry that was calling my name
Stoeger Cougar has the most manageable recoil of any 40 I own or have owned. Good grip size/angle, metal frame, and rotating barrel all add up to a 40cal joy to shoot.
I have a Sig 229....the recoil is not bad. It gets pretty snappy with corbon 135 grain. If you want the .40 to feel lighter get the .357 sig conversion barrel and fire that first and then fire the .40
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