Question about Glock 45 and 40 Caliber

[Al205]

Iam just qurious i have never shot a 40 cal before .
I have shot a Glock 45 and Glock 17 9mm . Is their much
of a difference in recoil between the 40 cal and 45 ?
Thanks

 

[CZ_]

Not much of a difference. The .40 is a little snappier/sharper, but the .45 has more overall recoil (its a heavier "push"). In Glocks, I like the way the .45 recoils much better. Both rounds are easy to shoot, and if you can control a .45 you should be able to control a .40.

 

[Kermit]

I prefer the 45. I've had a 23 and a 21. The 45 round, to me , is just so versatile and easy to control.

 

[jearne]

I have a G23 and the recoil is quick and snappy but seems to come back to sight easily for me. I have put a few rounds through a G30 and it's recoil is slower and more of a strong push.

 

[dwestfall]

Had a G21. Prefer the G23. The recoil is snappy but for me that means it's back on target faster.

When shooting the G21 I remember waiting for the slow push to be over thinking "Are you done yet? Geez... can we move it along a little?" But what do you expect from a cartridge that old? It's like walking behind granny in her wheelchair. She takes forever but you better not get in her way.

 

[Tamara]

.40 recoil is heavier than 9mm, snappier than .45 ACP. Much like the round itself, it rather splits the difference between the two more venerable chamberings.