Posted: 11/30/2009 4:04:29 PM EDT
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Other than the cartridge and the mass of the gun, is there anything that affects felt recoil on pistols?
I'm new to handguns. I've got a S&W 908 that's a pleasure to shoot, and a SW40VE that my wrists just don't like after the first 10-20 rounds. I'm trying to figure out if there's anything else on the market in a bigger caliber that might work for me. |
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grip size/shape/material Can you be more specific? When looking at future purchases, I rarely have the chance to shoot before I buy, so I'd like to be able to make an assessment of the recoil on paper at least. Pick up the handgun you're thinking about buying. If it feels good in your hand, in other words if it "fits you." Chances are the felt recoil will be lower. A grip that matches your hand will promote better grip, and theirfore better control of the weapon. making recoil feel softer. Even if recoil seems unmanageable at first, keep practicing! Eventually you'll get used to your weapon, and you'll gain more confidence and controll. 
I hope that helped! 
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Bore axis relative to grip, frame shape, and frame material.
A lower bore axis produces recoil more in line with your forearm. The shape of the frame/grip can decrease or increase perceived recoil depending on how it fits your hand. Plastic frames tend to flex, which reduces perceived recoil. |
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The recoil spring system in pistols have alot to do with felt recoil. H&K pistols have less felt recoil as they have a dual type spring that absorbs the recoil and they are a non-metal frame. The difference is enough to easily detect it . Even shooting their smaller Compact model compared to a Sig it was easy to feel the difference. Try a HK 45 . Also bullets affect recoil, as to how they are loaded for power, and bullet weight. Here is a quick reference to the 30 % recoil reduction on HK. 45. Its a dramatic difference. Other than that get a good shooting glove and wrist brace as these help alot ––––-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_&_Koch_USP |
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Other than the cartridge and the mass of the gun, is there anything that affects felt recoil on pistols? I'm new to handguns. I've got a S&W 908 that's a pleasure to shoot, and a SW40VE that my wrists just don't like after the first 10-20 rounds. I'm trying to figure out if there's anything else on the market in a bigger caliber that might work for me. Yes. The shooter. Felt recoil is very subjective from one shooter to the next. And other factors in the equation, such as muzzle flip, will be affected by bore axis and grip shape, for example. |
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Bore axis relative to grip, frame shape, and frame material. A lower bore axis produces recoil more in line with your forearm. The shape of the frame/grip can decrease or increase perceived recoil depending on how it fits your hand. Plastic frames tend to flex, which reduces perceived recoil. very good info here |