Interestingly, I agree the Nano is not too bad with recoil considering its size. It may be because of the design. It seems to push back into one's palm more then flip the muzzle when shooting.My Nano isn't nearly as "snappy" as my CZ-82 (which is heavier and shoots a less powerful round, but is a blowback action). Your best bet is to find a way to try what you're interested in, and see how it shoots.