Worse Recoil: P99C or PT145

[vince24L]

Which has worse recoil p99c(Compact) in 9mm or millenium PT145(.45) ?

My buddy just got the PT145 mill. and we were shootin it today and im not sure if i like it or not. but if someone has shot both of these and can help me out i'd appreciate it.

 

[George S.]

Can't speak to the P99 but I have a PT145 and with 230gr FMJ, the recoil is not much worse than my Ruger P89 9mm or even my 1911.

I did try some Remington Golden Saber 185gr +P in the PT145 and I will say I won't do that again! It was like shooting a pistol version of my Mosin-Nagant M38.

Federal makes a personal defense 165gr JHP .45ACP round that is advertised as "reduced recoil". Haven't tried that yet but the ballistics appear to be close to that of standard 185gr FMJ.

BTW, I really like my PT145, light weight and compact and the 10+1 capacity is a big plus for CCW. Just wish extra mags didn't cost $35

 

[vince24L]

thanks for the comment i appreciate it.

anyone shoot both though?

 

[Dollar An Hour]

I've only fired the P99c, but own a (different) .45. I'm thinking the .45 Taurus will have greater muzzle flip. The little Walther is fairly flippy for a 9mm, but not bad once you spend some time with it.

 

[Manedwolf]

I have the 745 in stainless, and I don't notice flip at all. Recoil just seems to be a very controllable push, not a painful jolt. The gun is well-balanced.

BTW, I really like my PT145, light weight and compact and the 10+1 capacity is a big plus for CCW. Just wish extra mags didn't cost $35

They're only $19 at CDNN. http://www.cdnninvestments.com/tapt4510mane.html

 

[torpid]

They're only $19 at CDNN.

Yes, but only when actually in stock (rarely).

 

[.45 AUTO]

Bigger round, more recoil. I would assume the Pt145.

 

[DawgFvr]

I own a PT-145...the more I fire it, the more I like it. Recommend you use lighter weight all-copper bullets...no muzzle flip, less recoil, quicker second follow-up shot. Also the Taurus copper-top and/or Corbon DPX copper bullets penetrate well and have consistent expansion out of the shorter barrel.
dawgfvr

 

[five0]

They're only $19 at CDNN.

Yes, but only when actually in stock (rarely).

It seems that they don't carry them anymore.

 

[Jason Blackie]

PT-145

i honestly dont think that the taurus PT-145 recoils that bad, ive never shot the 9mm but i do have two 380s and i dont think the recoil is that much worse with the 45