How do I reduce recoil? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

shadews · 04-26-2008, 04:34 PM

I am pretty sure most people are gonna answer by saying change out the guide rod and spring assembly. I already got that much. However I am wondering which one should I use to achieve the best recoil reduction while not reducing dependability and functionality. I am not sure whether less recoil is dependent on lower or higher pounds. Any information would be great. Thanks.

casio02478 · 04-26-2008, 05:06 PM

You can always switch out your barrel with one that have a muzzle break cut into it or just buy a comp factory version.

jeepinbanditrider · 04-26-2008, 05:07 PM

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

Gator · 04-26-2008, 06:04 PM

Add a tactical light on the rail.

XD40DucheKiller · 04-26-2008, 06:08 PM

shoot .22

lbreevesii · 04-26-2008, 06:39 PM

1. what they said
2. use lighter bullets. physics baby!
3. reload and use minimum starting loads -10% with light bullets.

shadews · 04-26-2008, 07:02 PM

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

XD40DucheKiller · 04-26-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lbreevesii

1. what they said
2. use lighter bullets. physics baby!
3. reload and use minimum starting loads -10% with light bullets.

yeah...the only down fall about lightening your reloads is your gonna a bullet with less recoil thats good for pretty much only plinking. your hunting/self defense loads are gonna shoot differently. youll have to practice with both. thats why when i plink i use 22 but when i shoot my .40 i always use similar loads.

but since your lookin for less recoil with what you got its good advice

XD40DucheKiller · 04-26-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

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

what are you lookin for? there is no magical recoil reducer you can install. do you mean like good mechanics like the way you shoot? like the thumbs forward video advice(which is good advice)?

or really mechanical like you mentioned springs and rods...and others said compensator and tac light for added weight

jeepinbanditrider · 04-26-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

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

People are offering advice there Army Infantry guy. Not sure what you read but a thumbs forward grip should help keep muzzle flip down when shooting, reloading with lighter loads would help. Muzzle Breaks or a compensated gun.

ALL were mentioned in this thread yet you accuse us of not giving you any help

Okay.

04-26-2008, 04:34 PM	#1
shadews XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	How do I reduce recoil? I am pretty sure most people are gonna answer by saying change out the guide rod and spring assembly. I already got that much. However I am wondering which one should I use to achieve the best recoil reduction while not reducing dependability and functionality. I am not sure whether less recoil is dependent on lower or higher pounds. Any information would be great. Thanks.

04-26-2008, 05:06 PM	#2
casio02478 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 114	You can always switch out your barrel with one that have a muzzle break cut into it or just buy a comp factory version. Last edited by casio02478 : 05-02-2008 at 07:58 AM.

04-26-2008, 05:07 PM	#3
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,389	Incorporate the "thumbs forward" grip. Google it and a video demonstrating should pop up. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

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Gator XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: colorado Posts: 349	Add a tactical light on the rail. __________________ NRA MEMBER G.O.A. MEMBER

04-26-2008, 06:39 PM	#6
lbreevesii XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 107	1. what they said 2. use lighter bullets. physics baby! 3. reload and use minimum starting loads -10% with light bullets. __________________ ~Happiness is a warm gun~ XD .45 ACP Compact

04-26-2008, 06:08 PM	#5
XD40DucheKiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 534	shoot .22

04-26-2008, 07:02 PM	#7
shadews XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	RE 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

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