XD45ACP Recoil vs. All-steel 1911 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

alzo · 06-07-2006, 04:55 PM

How does the recoil of the XD45acp Service and XD45acp Tactical compare to a 5 inch all steel 1911 ? I know this is subjective, but for those of you have have shot an XD and a 1911 in 45acp....how do they compare in your opinion ?

021411 · 06-07-2006, 05:01 PM

The all steel 1911 feels "softer". To me it's probably due to the steel frame adding some weight to the gun.

JD McDorce · 06-07-2006, 05:08 PM

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hogship · 06-07-2006, 05:17 PM

I don't see much difference in the two either. The barrels of the two are about the same distance above the hand......so, if using identical loads, the weight of the pistols is about the only factor that CAN make a difference. Since we're not talking about a round that is known for heavy recoil, it's questionable that the comparative difference will amount to a lot.

Now, if we were talking about 10mm, or some other round known for recoil, the difference will be very noticeable.

hog

Bubba w/a 45/70 · 06-07-2006, 06:39 PM

In my mind, the XD recoils softer than the 1991A1 that I own. And I shot these two side by side for comparison purposes.

My perspective only. You asked.

bigjakern · 06-07-2006, 06:50 PM

I am digging that makarov hog!! Nice collection. And to avoid a complete hijack, I have not fired the XD 45 acp, sorry no input.

Shade Angel · 06-07-2006, 07:07 PM

My Springfield loaded 1911 and the XD-45 Tactical have very similar recoil. The 1911 seems to be just slightly less, but that very well could be because I expect it to be less.

Nerves · 06-07-2006, 07:52 PM

for me it's night and day different. I feel the 1911 are MUCH softer, this of course is my and my 19 years old daughter personal opinion. My wife has not shot the XD, but will this weekend.

Is slightly more than a Kimber Tactical Pro II (Aluminuim frame), but much less than the Walther P99 (40 cal) or the Glock 21.

When I say, "much", I mean MUCH more than a Wilson Combat CQB, type 1911's.

**R Dub** · 06-07-2006, 08:06 PM

Really subjective!!! For me, the recoil of the ACP Service compared to my Commander size 1911s is really no difference. I don't have an ACP Tactical to compare to.

alzo · 06-07-2006, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone !

06-07-2006, 04:55 PM	#1
alzo XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 48	XD45ACP Recoil vs. All-steel 1911 How does the recoil of the XD45acp Service and XD45acp Tactical compare to a 5 inch all steel 1911 ? I know this is subjective, but for those of you have have shot an XD and a 1911 in 45acp....how do they compare in your opinion ? __________________ XD Tactical 45acp Wilson CQB Kimber Custom Classic CZ75B-SA

06-07-2006, 05:01 PM	#2
021411 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,014	The all steel 1911 feels "softer". To me it's probably due to the steel frame adding some weight to the gun. __________________ XD9SC : Custom SA 1911 Springer Precision TX XD Practical Shooters Association

06-07-2006, 05:17 PM	#4
hogship XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montana, pardner! Posts: 58	I don't see much difference in the two either. The barrels of the two are about the same distance above the hand......so, if using identical loads, the weight of the pistols is about the only factor that CAN make a difference. Since we're not talking about a round that is known for heavy recoil, it's questionable that the comparative difference will amount to a lot. Now, if we were talking about 10mm, or some other round known for recoil, the difference will be very noticeable. hog __________________ Life member NRA Life member VFW visit my Vietnam 1968-69 photo album at: www.picturetrail.com/taipan22alpha

06-07-2006, 06:39 PM	#5
Bubba w/a 45/70 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 27	In my mind, the XD recoils softer than the 1991A1 that I own. And I shot these two side by side for comparison purposes. My perspective only. You asked. __________________ Liberalism isn't just a disease anymore, it is a mental disorder. Sirach 2: 4-9

06-07-2006, 06:50 PM	#6
bigjakern XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 229	I am digging that makarov hog!! Nice collection. And to avoid a complete hijack, I have not fired the XD 45 acp, sorry no input. __________________ "A gun in your hand is faster than any cop on the phone!" Big Jake

06-07-2006, 05:08 PM	#3
JD McDorce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,267	-deleted-

06-07-2006, 07:07 PM	#7
Shade Angel XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 141	My Springfield loaded 1911 and the XD-45 Tactical have very similar recoil. The 1911 seems to be just slightly less, but that very well could be because I expect it to be less. __________________ "You can't shake the devils hand and say you were only kidding"

06-07-2006, 07:52 PM	#8
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	for me it's night and day different. I feel the 1911 are MUCH softer, this of course is my and my 19 years old daughter personal opinion. My wife has not shot the XD, but will this weekend. Is slightly more than a Kimber Tactical Pro II (Aluminuim frame), but much less than the Walther P99 (40 cal) or the Glock 21. When I say, "much", I mean MUCH more than a Wilson Combat CQB, type 1911's.

06-07-2006, 08:06 PM	#9
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,581 Blog Entries: 1	Really subjective!!! For me, the recoil of the ACP Service compared to my Commander size 1911s is really no difference. I don't have an ACP Tactical to compare to. __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

06-07-2006, 08:40 PM	#10
alzo XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 48	Thanks for the replies everyone ! __________________ XD Tactical 45acp Wilson CQB Kimber Custom Classic CZ75B-SA

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