How do I reduce recoil?

[noobvang]

This might be what you were looking for:

Don's Guide Rod FAQ

Hope this helps

[profesor]

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

Incorporate the "thumbs forward" grip. Google it and a video demonstrating should pop up.

+1

This worked wonders for me.

[propellerhead]

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

Incorporate the "thumbs forward" grip. Google it and a video demonstrating should pop up.

+1

I thought my XD9 Service kicked a lot when I first got it. It was my first pistol. Now that I've learned to shoot it, it doesn't bother me at all. There's more recoil reduction to be gained by proper grip than any attachment you can buy.

[GunnBugg]

Originally Posted by shadews

Ok well that doesn't help me any but thanks. Im not scared of the recoil. I have been in the Army for 6 years and 2 combat deployments to Iraq and yes I am Infantry. I know how to shoot as well but thanks. I was looking for some mechanical tips but its kind of obvious Im not going to get any.

Thanks anyway

Instead of being rude, consider asking a specific question and you'll get a specific answer.

What weapon are you wanting to reduce recoil on?
What type of solution are you looking for (example)?

To reduce recoil, you have to:
1. Reduce the amount of energy going out the barrel (lighten the load - that whole "for every action" thing)
2. Reduce the amount of energy directed back into the gun by routing it elsewhere (muzzle brakes, compensators or such do this)
3. Manage the recoil so it doesn't affect the shooter. These are recoil management systems such as springs, recoil pads, heavier guns, etc.

Sometimes when one thinks that EVERYONE else is jacked up, he might have to actually consider it's him, not them.

As a fellow, and more senior, Soldier, I am embarrassed by your sophomoric ways of treating people. What happened to that Army ethic about respecting self and others? Didn't they teach that in Basic Training, PLDC and BNCOC?

[1lowlife]

Originally Posted by GunnBugg

Instead of being rude, consider asking a specific question and you'll get a specific answer.

What weapon are you wanting to reduce recoil on?
What type of solution are you looking for (example)?

To reduce recoil, you have to:
1. Reduce the amount of energy going out the barrel (lighten the load - that whole "for every action" thing)
2. Reduce the amount of energy directed back into the gun by routing it elsewhere (muzzle brakes, compensators or such do this)
3. Manage the recoil so it doesn't effect the shooter. These are recoil management systems such as springs, recoil pads, heavier guns, etc.

Sometimes when one thinks that EVERYONE else is jacked up, he might have to actually consider it's him, not them.

+1
More specifics would have received more specific results.
"How do I reduce recoil?"
In firearms in general?
In a specific handgun, shotgun, rifle? Yeah, I saw the guide rod comment.
But what gun are you wanting to reduce the recoil in?
In a specific caliber? If you are shooting 40cal, try a 9mm or 45acp.

I had a Sig P229 in 40/357sig (had both barrels).
I paid a $125 for one of those mercury filled recoil reducing guide rods.
Although the rod looked cool I don't really think it reduced felt recoil at all.
I don't think they are made for XDs anyway.

Welcome to the forum shadews.
And thanks for your military service.
Lighten up Sir...........

[Pharmakon]

What gun is it that you are trying to reduce the recoil on?

[GunnBugg]

The best thing to do to reduce recoil in get your gun compensated/ported. Unfortunately, that's a pricey method, comparitively. Adding a heavy light will help greatly, but kinda requires both a new light and a new holster. A tungsten guide rod may help, but the XDs guide rod is pretty gnarly nice. If it didn't work so well, Springfield would give you the much cheaper and easier to produce full-length guide rod and spring.

Here's a query. Specifically, what are you trying to achieve by reducing your recoil? ie, Why do you want to reduce the recoil?

[Pharmakon]

Well it doesn't appear that Shadews is coming back to this thread so I'll make use of it. I have some questions on this topic. You know what screw it, I'll start my own thread.

[Raptor1956]

I don't know how practical a compensated pistol is inless you're talking the really big guns. I don't think is should be all that difficult to deal with the recoil of any of the XD calibers.

When I was shopping for my first handgun I weighted the pros and cons and recoil was certainly a factor, but since the 9mm, 357 sig, 40S&W, and 45ACP are all in the same ballpark there's not a great deal between them. Some yes but it's not like a 50 cal DE firing a 300+gn bullet at 1500+fps (5X the ME).

I suppose the 45ACP with +P can be a bit much at first but as they say -- practice, practice, practice -- not only is practice good at learning to tolerate recoil, it's FUN!!!


Brian

[muncie21]

I shoot a Glock G34 with a 4-port barrel. The recoil is a tad stronger than shooting a .22. Prior to getting the ported barrel, I often wondered how much/little it would help with flip and recoil. A deal came along and I said F'it and picked it up. One of the better decisions I've made recently