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Heathen-Yak · 03-07-2007, 12:06 PM

Any gun you can get a good grip on you will be able to handle the recoil for. I have a small .38 spl, with +p's it's uncomfortable for me to shoot because I cannot get a very firm grip on it.

Lazarus · 03-07-2007, 02:44 PM

Actually I think I like the .45 more than my 9mm. The recoil is mild and I think my accuracy was good, although I couldnt tell since I was hitting a used target.

Miguel · 03-07-2007, 03:50 PM

dang Scott, now you got me wiping drool from my screen from looking at STI's website. Might just have to make a side trip on my next Texas Hill Country trip.

Tommyguns · 03-13-2007, 03:17 PM

My Dan Wesson Commander class Bobtail 45 recoils much more 'softly' than any 9mm I have ever shot, including XD, Sig, Glock, CZ75. The recoil is not as "snappy" as a 9mm. I like it so much I got rid of all my 9mm pistols except one and all my friends know I am NOT a recoil fan.

**akr** · 03-15-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus

I've decided that a 1911 is going to be my next pistol but I've never shot a .45 before. Hows the recoil/kick? I'd imagine the weight of the gun takes up some of it but I dont want to get a gun that I'm not going to enjoy shooting because its too much for me.

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livinloud5 · 03-18-2007, 11:49 AM

The recoil isn't bad at all. My G/F is 5'5 110 pounds and shoots my kimber with no problem, and thats with factory loads.

But if u do get it, and the recoil is to much for (which it wont) then u can just reload with some semi wadcutters and 6 grains of universal clays.

Blake.

scotton · 03-21-2007, 03:55 PM

Don't ignore the Taurus PT1911.
I went to the big gun show this weekend with the intent of leaving with a 1911. A handled Kimbers, SA Loaded and milspec, Rock Island,Charles Daly, Sig, Colt and Taurus. I left with the Taurus and I think it's the best pistol I've bought, and I've been through a few. The Kimber Desert Warrior was a close second, but it cost over twice what I paid for the Taurus with the same features except for the rail and Gunners grips. The Heinie straight eight sites are great, and I'm considering them for my XD45Tac.

03-07-2007, 02:44 PM	#32
Lazarus XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,037	Actually I think I like the .45 more than my 9mm. The recoil is mild and I think my accuracy was good, although I couldnt tell since I was hitting a used target. __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

03-07-2007, 03:50 PM	#33
Miguel XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,869	dang Scott, now you got me wiping drool from my screen from looking at STI's website. Might just have to make a side trip on my next Texas Hill Country trip. __________________ Miguel Enjoying my XD .45ACP Tactical. need to break in my 870, and my wife's XDSC9. I carry my XD45 ACP Tactical, in a SuperTuck from CB. Very comfortable, easy to hide, easy to draw, and easy to reholster. Looking for an HDR*, either an AR-180B, or Kel-Tec FBR. HDR, Homeland Defense Rifle

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03-07-2007, 12:06 PM	#31
Heathen-Yak XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 497	Any gun you can get a good grip on you will be able to handle the recoil for. I have a small .38 spl, with +p's it's uncomfortable for me to shoot because I cannot get a very firm grip on it.

03-13-2007, 03:17 PM	#34
Tommyguns XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 140	My Dan Wesson Commander class Bobtail 45 recoils much more 'softly' than any 9mm I have ever shot, including XD, Sig, Glock, CZ75. The recoil is not as "snappy" as a 9mm. I like it so much I got rid of all my 9mm pistols except one and all my friends know I am NOT a recoil fan.

03-18-2007, 11:49 AM	#36
livinloud5 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 550	The recoil isn't bad at all. My G/F is 5'5 110 pounds and shoots my kimber with no problem, and thats with factory loads. But if u do get it, and the recoil is to much for (which it wont) then u can just reload with some semi wadcutters and 6 grains of universal clays. Blake.

03-21-2007, 03:55 PM	#37
scotton XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 43	Don't ignore the Taurus PT1911. I went to the big gun show this weekend with the intent of leaving with a 1911. A handled Kimbers, SA Loaded and milspec, Rock Island,Charles Daly, Sig, Colt and Taurus. I left with the Taurus and I think it's the best pistol I've bought, and I've been through a few. The Kimber Desert Warrior was a close second, but it cost over twice what I paid for the Taurus with the same features except for the rail and Gunners grips. The Heinie straight eight sites are great, and I'm considering them for my XD45Tac.