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washington101 · 06-22-2006, 07:56 PM

Hey guys,
How does the recoil of the SC9 compare to that of the SC40. Would you say it is a lot more? thanks.

**Ed Ely** · 06-23-2006, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by washington101

Hey guys,
How does the recoil of the SC9 compare to that of the SC40. Would you say it is a lot more? thanks.

More recoil, yes. If you have been shooting
the XDSC9, you should handle it well. Just a
matter of getting used to a more powerful
machine.

Ed

propellerhead · 06-23-2006, 06:23 AM

The recoil on the 45ACP Service isn't a lot more than the 9mm Service. Just needs a tighter grip. Nothing overwhelming. I would guess the recoil on the 40 SC wouldn't be a whole lot over the 9 SC.

Ripplingh2o · 06-23-2006, 06:27 AM

Now I'm really confused...where did the 45ACP come into the question? As for the 40 over the 9...I'd say it's a little more (recoil) but certainly not a lot more.

propellerhead · 06-23-2006, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripplingh2o

Now I'm really confused...where did the 45ACP come into the question?

It was just for comparison. My point is.... if the 45 isn't that much more recoil when compared to the 9, then the 40 would be even less difference when compared to the 9.

**Ed Ely** · 06-23-2006, 11:11 AM

Shooting any of the service calibers is a whole
lot different than shooting the SCs.

My experience, first hand as I do own the 9mm
and the .40S&W SC, one has to take into consideration
the size of one's hand, whether or not one is sensitive
to recoil and the extra blast noise.

For sure, there is a BIG difference in shooting the
9mm vs. the .40S&W SC. I would suggest that one
try the .40S&W SC before buying it if there is a chance
to do so.

Again, as with any other firearm, you either like it or
you do not like it. Personally, I like both of my SCs.

Ed

jon3k · 06-23-2006, 11:47 AM

I've got a service (4") .40S&W and a buddy with a .40S&W sub-compact, and let me tell you, shooting them back to back, the sub-compact is a whole different animal with a lot more bite

R/T Performance · 06-23-2006, 12:30 PM

If any one in mi needs to try one Let me know

Never shot a 9mm sub but love the 40 sub.But I like bite

XDSC40CAL · 06-23-2006, 05:32 PM

When I 1st got into guns about 2 yrs ago I did not like the .40 cal, and had a hard time with it.

Now that ive been shooting a lil while I find the .40 no huge deal, and bought my xd sc. Do i prefer to shoot my 9mm at the range sure.......is the .40 tameable ABSOLUTELY.

Now the .500 magnum I shot the other day at the range is a whole other story...............

OleFart · 06-23-2006, 11:28 PM

A lot depends on what you're shooting. I find a noticeable difference between "range" ammo and Gold Dots in my XD40SC. The one is comfortable to shoot; the other is not. None the less, I generally shoot 2/3 range ammo and 1/3 Gold Dots (if I wasn't so cheap it'd be all Gold Dots).

Today at the range I shot 200 rounds and in a surge of "devil may care", it was 150 Gold Dots and 50 range ammo.

06-22-2006, 07:56 PM	#1
washington101 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 20	Recoil with the XDsc 40? Hey guys, How does the recoil of the SC9 compare to that of the SC40. Would you say it is a lot more? thanks.

06-23-2006, 06:23 AM	#3
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,516	The recoil on the 45ACP Service isn't a lot more than the 9mm Service. Just needs a tighter grip. Nothing overwhelming. I would guess the recoil on the 40 SC wouldn't be a whole lot over the 9 SC. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

06-23-2006, 11:47 AM	#7
jon3k XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 109	I've got a service (4") .40S&W and a buddy with a .40S&W sub-compact, and let me tell you, shooting them back to back, the sub-compact is a whole different animal with a lot more bite __________________ XD-45ACP Service \| Sig P229 \| Remington 870 Express 12ga

06-23-2006, 12:30 PM	#8
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	If any one in mi needs to try one Let me know Never shot a 9mm sub but love the 40 sub.But I like bite __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

06-23-2006, 11:28 PM	#10
OleFart XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 79	XD40 recoil A lot depends on what you're shooting. I find a noticeable difference between "range" ammo and Gold Dots in my XD40SC. The one is comfortable to shoot; the other is not. None the less, I generally shoot 2/3 range ammo and 1/3 Gold Dots (if I wasn't so cheap it'd be all Gold Dots). Today at the range I shot 200 rounds and in a surge of "devil may care", it was 150 Gold Dots and 50 range ammo.

06-23-2006, 06:27 AM	#4
Ripplingh2o XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 130	Now I'm really confused...where did the 45ACP come into the question? As for the 40 over the 9...I'd say it's a little more (recoil) but certainly not a lot more.

06-23-2006, 11:11 AM	#6
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,657 Blog Entries: 1	Shooting any of the service calibers is a whole lot different than shooting the SCs. My experience, first hand as I do own the 9mm and the .40S&W SC, one has to take into consideration the size of one's hand, whether or not one is sensitive to recoil and the extra blast noise. For sure, there is a BIG difference in shooting the 9mm vs. the .40S&W SC. I would suggest that one try the .40S&W SC before buying it if there is a chance to do so. Again, as with any other firearm, you either like it or you do not like it. Personally, I like both of my SCs. Ed

06-23-2006, 05:32 PM	#9
XDSC40CAL XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14	When I 1st got into guns about 2 yrs ago I did not like the .40 cal, and had a hard time with it. Now that ive been shooting a lil while I find the .40 no huge deal, and bought my xd sc. Do i prefer to shoot my 9mm at the range sure.......is the .40 tameable ABSOLUTELY. Now the .500 magnum I shot the other day at the range is a whole other story...............

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