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Loupgarou · February 20, 2009, 12:03 PM

I've shot Colt 1911s throughout my life as a shooter (30+ years) and I only had problems with the recoil when I first shot my Series 70 back in 1979. The web of my hand came away bruised (a bit of a black and blue shade) by the end of my first range session. Apparently my shooting hand toughened up, as I became increasingly comfortable shooting that gun. It was my most accurate gun. At present, I own a Glock G30 and a full house Colt XSE. Both are extremely accurate, although the G30 has the edge on that. And both are recoil-comfortable to shoot. Just give yourself a chance to become acquainted with your gun and make sure that you have a good snug grip on it. Good Shooting!

February 20, 2009, 12:03 PM	#14
Loupgarou Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2002 Location: Nunya Posts: 113	I've shot Colt 1911s throughout my life as a shooter (30+ years) and I only had problems with the recoil when I first shot my Series 70 back in 1979. The web of my hand came away bruised (a bit of a black and blue shade) by the end of my first range session. Apparently my shooting hand toughened up, as I became increasingly comfortable shooting that gun. It was my most accurate gun. At present, I own a Glock G30 and a full house Colt XSE. Both are extremely accurate, although the G30 has the edge on that. And both are recoil-comfortable to shoot. Just give yourself a chance to become acquainted with your gun and make sure that you have a good snug grip on it. Good Shooting! __________________ I know who I am. I'm the dude playing the dude disguised as another dude.