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eddiejoe333 · April 21, 2014, 10:26 PM

Ok, I think I get the idea. I have a Smith steel-frame and a Ruger polymer-frame, both in .40 caliber. To me, both have the same felt recoil, in spite of the weight difference. I was told the Ruger has a lower bore-axis. This would seem to explain the similar recoil.

Thanks everyone!

April 21, 2014, 10:26 PM	#6
eddiejoe333 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 230	Ok, I think I get the idea. I have a Smith steel-frame and a Ruger polymer-frame, both in .40 caliber. To me, both have the same felt recoil, in spite of the weight difference. I was told the Ruger has a lower bore-axis. This would seem to explain the similar recoil. Thanks everyone! __________________ Send lawyers, guns, and money.....wait, don't bother with the lawyers.