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lefteye · March 11, 2013, 02:26 AM

I had a Kahr P40 and P45, and have a few 1911 .45 ACP pistols. IMHO the recoil of the .45 ACP is heavier but slower than the recoil of the .40. The recoil of the .40 is "snappy" as in quick and sharp.

March 11, 2013, 02:26 AM	#11
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	I had a Kahr P40 and P45, and have a few 1911 .45 ACP pistols. IMHO the recoil of the .45 ACP is heavier but slower than the recoil of the .40. The recoil of the .40 is "snappy" as in quick and sharp. __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member