I think I am a different shooter than I once was. Before all the training. Before I got better at it.
If you put a .45 and a 9mm on a bench and let me try both of the, the 9mm felt easier to shoot. Gentle. Almost like a .22 compared to the larger caliber. Well, maybe not that gentle, but noticeable.
Now? One of my biggest disappointments about getting a heavier 9mm pistol was that its recoil felt no gentler than a standard 1911. I was expecting easier recoil control leading to faster accurate shots. It just feels about the same. Same with other 9mm pistols, not just that first one.
I don't know. Maybe getting better made the .45 seem gentler because of improved shooting technique and the 9mm is as gentle as it ever was.
I think your last paragraph has the answer. I don’t feel much difference between my 9s and my 45.
ReplyDeleteLighter bullet, but it has a higher pressure, so you will notice a snappier recoil. Also, sometimes a 9mm gun is lighter. Too may variables for a valid comparison.
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