Recoil comparison

[chewie676]

Hey guys. I might be in the market for a new handgun soon and since I already have both my CZ´s in 9mm, I´ll probably consider a 40S&W.

I´ve read from several sources and seen a few videos about Hornady´s Critical Denfense ammunition for being a mild recoil, light for caliber, self defense round with some realy interesting terminal performance. Particularlly in the 40S&W platform.

I´ll like to hear from people who actually have shot and tested the CD in 40S&W if felt recoil could be compared in any way to that on a 9mm 147+p or something alike. Sorry I don´t know anyone near with a 40 cal gun, so let´s see what can we collect from the forum.

Not to be mean or anything, but I´m only interested in the opinion of those who have actually fired Hornady´s particular load.

Thank you all and good shooting.

 

[FinalJenemba]

To start, I have not shot that exact load in that caliber, so feel free to ignore my reply, ill understand

I have shot allot of 165gr Gold Dots, which are the same bullet weight and the same muzzle velocity as the CD, so felt recoil should be the same. I do find them to be very controllable and accurate. To my hand the recoil is a little bit easier than FMJ range ammo, but only by a little bit.

I have shot my Glock 23 back to back with my friends Glock 17, and the difference in caliber was always noticeable. But if your used to shooting 147gr 9mm +P ammo, the jump to .40 will be an easy move, it's not much more kick.

 

[mete]

You have to look at the velocity for any specific bullet weight. It's been said that it's hard to find a poor 40S&W load EXCEPT 'reduced velocity' ones .Otherwise with normal velocity loads the various bullet weights are excellent performers for self defense. It's a great cartridge.

 

[33GURK]

Critical Defense may have mild recoil but it also is lacking in penetration, if I may, I would suggest buying some better self defense ammo like Speer Gold Dot or Federal HST