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NCHornet · January 13, 2007, 10:02 AM

I have not shot the XD's in each caliber but I can tell you that each is fairly mild. The .45 is more of a push and the 9mm is more snappy. As already says a ;lot depends on the load and also the gun. A 45 out of a full size gun will feel like less recoil than a 9mm from a pocket gun.

January 13, 2007, 10:02 AM	#7
NCHornet Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2006 Posts: 1,001	I have not shot the XD's in each caliber but I can tell you that each is fairly mild. The .45 is more of a push and the 9mm is more snappy. As already says a ;lot depends on the load and also the gun. A 45 out of a full size gun will feel like less recoil than a 9mm from a pocket gun. __________________ When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away!! Carry ON!! NCHornet