CTI1USNRET
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I bought my first handgun on my 21st birthday back in 1979, a new Browning Hi-Power with fixed sights. I had it for many years but could never put quick follow-up shots where I wanted them to go. The twisting recoil really wrenched my wrists and made rapid fire worthless. It became a safe queen and I sold it about 5 years ago.
When I was around 24 or 25 yo I got my first Colt 1911A1 and it soon became my favorite. With the very first shot the recoil of the 45 was much less severe with no torque.
I think 9mm rifling is near 1:10, and a 45 ACP's rifling is nearer 1:16.
My brother is in Iraq and I'm holding his firearms for him. Having never tried a Glock I took his Model 17 to the range recently. The problem persists. Not as bad as before (probably because I shoot over 10,000 rounds of 45 ACP every year, and maybe because the Glock's grip is better than the BHP.). But the torque is still noticibly greater with the 9mm.
Anyone else experienced this?
When I was around 24 or 25 yo I got my first Colt 1911A1 and it soon became my favorite. With the very first shot the recoil of the 45 was much less severe with no torque.
I think 9mm rifling is near 1:10, and a 45 ACP's rifling is nearer 1:16.
My brother is in Iraq and I'm holding his firearms for him. Having never tried a Glock I took his Model 17 to the range recently. The problem persists. Not as bad as before (probably because I shoot over 10,000 rounds of 45 ACP every year, and maybe because the Glock's grip is better than the BHP.). But the torque is still noticibly greater with the 9mm.
Anyone else experienced this?