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kragluver wrote:I've only shot a .40 Glock once and I did find it "snappy". Does anyone here have experience shooting a .40 vs .45 in the same gun platform? Felt recoil has a lot to do with grip design and bore axis height, etc. Saying the recoil of a .40 in a Glock is much worse than a .45 in a 1911 is an apples/oranges comparison. I'd be curious what folks think about a .40 vs .45 in a 1911 (or a Glock, etc.).

Hmmmmm. Ya know... That's an interesting idea... I wonder if anyone has done recoil studies using say an XD .40, XD .45 and a 9mm all service model 4" with offnthe shelf range ammo to measure the energy etc...

I can understand and respect your opinion but as far as it being difficult or slower on the subsequent shots (IMHO) I would have to respectfully disagree.

I have used the .45 exclusively while on active duty ... Nice fluid recoil big bang and big hole

I own both .40 S&W (XD .40) and a 9mm (Kel Tec) and given all three the .45 IS the smoothest to shoot BUT I have used my XD exclusively in Speed Steel competitions and have had all 5 hit in under 3 sec. without any second shot issues. Would it have been easier with a smaller caliber? I'm almost certain but I figure train/compete with what you're gonna carry. Now the 9mm the jury is still out but I think it's just the gun itself...

I'm not a big burly guy either I'm 5'7" 190 and fit but still not someone who can manhandle this weapon...