TMann
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I have a question about felt recoil: Why would two pistols that weight the same and fit essentially the same in my hand feel significantly different when shooting the same ammo?
Last night at the range, I was shooting a CZ 75B and an RIA 9mm 1911. I was shooting the same ammo in each (115 g, FMJ target ammo.) Both guns weigh about the same when fully loaded; the lighter weight of the CZ is offset by its higher ammo capacity (16 rds vs. 9 rds.)
While both guns were very easy to shoot, the 1911 felt a lot "softer" compared to the CZ; the recoil from the CZ had a sharper "snap" to it. Is this related to the weight of the slide? Is it a spring weight issue?
Just curious if any of you pistol gurus had a good explanation for my experience.
TMann
Last night at the range, I was shooting a CZ 75B and an RIA 9mm 1911. I was shooting the same ammo in each (115 g, FMJ target ammo.) Both guns weigh about the same when fully loaded; the lighter weight of the CZ is offset by its higher ammo capacity (16 rds vs. 9 rds.)
While both guns were very easy to shoot, the 1911 felt a lot "softer" compared to the CZ; the recoil from the CZ had a sharper "snap" to it. Is this related to the weight of the slide? Is it a spring weight issue?
Just curious if any of you pistol gurus had a good explanation for my experience.
TMann