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**Cannibul** · 11-01-2007, 06:42 PM

Well I headed down to the range yesterday with the XD40SC and put 50 rounds through it. It had a bit more recoil than I was expecting (more than the Glock 23 I also took with me).

That being said it's a sweet pistol. I have not actually popped a cap in a pistol in almost 20 years. After the first magazine I was able to double tap the head of a standard target at 7 yards without problem. Out of 40 rounds I only had one outside the head and 3 grazers.

Not bad for a half blind old fart with bifocals.

I managed to pretty much duplicate that with the Glock 23 and my XD45 Service 4".

I was delighted in how well the XD45 shot.

Philadelphia · 11-01-2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannibul

Well I headed down to the range yesterday with the XD40SC and put 50 rounds through it. It had a bit more recoil than I was expecting (more than the Glock 23 I also took with me).

I have a theory that shorter barrel = more recoil. Might just be the lower weight of the SC but do you (or anyone) know if it's the barrel or the weight?

Anyway, congrats on your new XD and glad to hear the skills stay with you.

matlt · 11-01-2007, 09:09 PM

It takes more force to move a heavier gun. Small and light guns with a big caliber like a P3AT kick a lot. The more weight there is in the barrel of a gun the more force will be required to move it.

**Mad Geek** · 11-02-2007, 06:59 AM

Thanks for the report. My wife was shooting my XD45 Compact last weekend and liked it because the recoil was less than her 1911 so I bought her a .40 SC on Tuesday. I was told it would have about the same recoil as my Compact. Would you say that is a reasonable comparison to your 4" Service?

KnightHawk · 11-02-2007, 08:10 AM

The greater felt recoil of the XD SC may be due to a lower bore axis on the Glock.

nickb · 11-02-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad Geek

Thanks for the report. My wife was shooting my XD45 Compact last weekend and liked it because the recoil was less than her 1911 so I bought her a .40 SC on Tuesday. I was told it would have about the same recoil as my Compact. Would you say that is a reasonable comparison to your 4" Service?

40SC v 45C. I'd say the felt recoil force is similar. But, the 40 is definitely snappier. My bet is she won't like it as much as your 45, at least right away. Have her give the SC some time & it will likely grow on her.

**Cannibul** · 11-02-2007, 05:05 PM

nickb is right. The felt recoil is pretty close to the same. But the 40SC has a lot more snap to it.

**Mad Geek** · 11-02-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannibul

nickb is right. The felt recoil is pretty close to the same. But the 40SC has a lot more snap to it.

Thanks guys. That's what I was hoping to hear. My second choice was the SC in 9mm, and I have a real issue with "The Girlie Caliber".

It's bad enough that she wants me to Duracoat the slide PINK for her.

I'm looking at her pistol being my alternate carry for me and wanted to keep the same feel in both for that purpose.

11-02-2007, 06:59 AM	#4
Mad Geek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Yosemite Posts: 1,056	Thanks for the report. My wife was shooting my XD45 Compact last weekend and liked it because the recoil was less than her 1911 so I bought her a .40 SC on Tuesday. I was told it would have about the same recoil as my Compact. Would you say that is a reasonable comparison to your 4" Service? __________________ Chuck NRA Patron Life Member US Concealed Carry Association Founding Life Member: Society Of The Honor Guard, Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier Senior Member CalCCW - Helping Californians Legally Obtain A Concealed Carry License "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." Robert A. Heinlein

11-02-2007, 08:10 AM	#5
KnightHawk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas, on the Border Posts: 156	The greater felt recoil of the XD SC may be due to a lower bore axis on the Glock. __________________ Packin' Heat Leather Galco Distributor & Bianchi Dealer McAllen, Texas, USA

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11-01-2007, 09:09 PM	#3
matlt XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 83	It takes more force to move a heavier gun. Small and light guns with a big caliber like a P3AT kick a lot. The more weight there is in the barrel of a gun the more force will be required to move it.