I purchased a G-33 several months ago. For a little sub compact shooting the hot 357 Sig round, it's a little snappy, but very accurate and manageable. In low light conditions the muzzle flash is quite noticeable. Most important just like the rest of the Glock family it's 100% reliable.

how would you compare the recoil to the .40?

To me it a different kind of recoil. The 33 has more of a push back recoil. Very controllable. The 40 has more muzzle rise. In other words I think the recoil is close to the same but just a different kind of recoil. I get better and faster follow up shots with my 33.