I just sold an XD45 4" because i did not like the recoil as compared to a 5" Colt 1911. Is there anything out there in an affordable poly pistol that would have similar recoil to the Colt? I really like the XD45 but just did not care for the recoil.
A smaller caliber would take care of that. Honestly, I don't think you'll find much difference in perceived recoil if you stick with a .45 polymer pistol. The XD45 handles the recoil very well, IMO.
Not that I have fired yet. Two different animals, XD is poly and the 1911's are steel. More weight (steel), less felt recoil. Been my experience anyhow.:mrgreen:
Not that I have fired yet. Two different animals, XD is poly and the 1911's are steel. More weight (steel), less felt recoil. Been my experience anyhow.:mrgreen:
My Ruger P345 has less preceived recoil than the 1911 I have. Both are 4.25 barrels. The Ruger is slightly bulkier in the slide but the grip is more contured and about the same thickness as a 1911.
For a soft shooting .45 poly pistol try the FNP45
I was really surprised the first time i shot mine. I can shoot that gun all day long.
All I have tried for +P ammo is the Remington GS 185 gr and it is manageable.
A bit more bark and flash but still able to get rounds onto target quickly.
DA/SA decocker and no safety. 11.6 lb DA trigger and a 4.2 lb SA trigger out of the box.
The USG models have a thumb safety, comes with one 15 and two 14 round mags.
The USG's are also the only way to get a shooters pack with the FNP45.
Bladetech makes the gear and has the FN logo on it.
For a soft shooting .45 poly pistol try the FNP45
I was really surprised the first time i shot mine. I can shoot that gun all day long.
All I have tried for +P ammo is the Remington GS 185 gr and it is manageable.
A bit more bark and flash but still able to get rounds onto target quickly.
DA/SA decocker and no safety. 11.6 lb DA trigger and a 4.2 lb SA trigger out of the box.
The USG models have a thumb safety, comes with one 15 and two 14 round mags.
The USG's are also the only way to get a shooters pack with the FNP45.
Bladetech makes the gear and has the FN logo on it.
I have not weighed it but the manual states that it weighs 33 oz with an empty 14 round mag and 43 oz with 14 rounds. I would assume that measurements were obtained using 230 gr ammo.
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