sirgilligan
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I have been doing some research into perceived recoil. I just shot the Glock 43 and the S&W M&P 9 Shield, each one 100 rounds. I shot five rounds in one and then the other, over and over.
The "guy at the range" said that most people say the Glock 43 kicks harder than the S&W M&P 9 Shield.
But does it actually kick harder, or does it just feel that way?
Glock weighs 17.95 oz empty
S&W weighs 20.8 oz empty
That is from their web sites.
What do you all think? Do they have the same kick? Is it just perception or is it real that one kicks more than the other? If so, how much more? 2 oz is a lot for such light guns. Maybe their recoil springs are significantly different. Maybe the slide weight is significantly different.
Just wanted to see what people think.
The "guy at the range" said that most people say the Glock 43 kicks harder than the S&W M&P 9 Shield.
But does it actually kick harder, or does it just feel that way?
Glock weighs 17.95 oz empty
S&W weighs 20.8 oz empty
That is from their web sites.
What do you all think? Do they have the same kick? Is it just perception or is it real that one kicks more than the other? If so, how much more? 2 oz is a lot for such light guns. Maybe their recoil springs are significantly different. Maybe the slide weight is significantly different.
Just wanted to see what people think.