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keegan · June 4, 2018, 09:16 PM

thanks guys i understand on the muzzle velocity and muzzle energy, if everything else being equal, the higher the muzzle velocity and energy then the harder or snappier recoil.

ok now i have another question. Lets say not everything is equal for the exception of the pistol which lets say a kimber 1911 , 4 inch barell, 45...

Which round would make the gun recoil more ? Only way is to shoot them ? ive tried it and i don't think i can tell that much.

45 ACP - 230 gr HST JHP - Federal Premium Personal Defense
Muzzle Velocity - 890
Muzzle Energy 404

vs

45 ACP - 185 Grain JHP - Speer Gold Dot
Muzzle Velocity - 1050
Muzzle Energy - 453

June 4, 2018, 09:16 PM	#33
keegan Junior Member Join Date: May 30, 2018 Posts: 10	thanks guys i understand on the muzzle velocity and muzzle energy, if everything else being equal, the higher the muzzle velocity and energy then the harder or snappier recoil. ok now i have another question. Lets say not everything is equal for the exception of the pistol which lets say a kimber 1911 , 4 inch barell, 45... Which round would make the gun recoil more ? Only way is to shoot them ? ive tried it and i don't think i can tell that much. 45 ACP - 230 gr HST JHP - Federal Premium Personal Defense Muzzle Velocity - 890 Muzzle Energy 404 vs 45 ACP - 185 Grain JHP - Speer Gold Dot Muzzle Velocity - 1050 Muzzle Energy - 453 Last edited by keegan; June 4, 2018 at 09:24 PM.