Shooting perception of the 27 vs. 23. vs 22 vs. 35

[rsilvers]

I noticed something shooting today, and I want to see if other people agree based on their actual experience because it conclicts what I assumed.

What I noticed in actual shooting today, side by side, was that my G22 had less recoil and muzzle flip than the G35. Perhaps this is because the longer barrel generates more velocity and hence, more recoil. But if that were true, how do I explain that the G22 also has less recoil than the G23!? The G22 seems to be the 'sweet spot.'

I had assumed the G35 would be the sweetest shooting, but with the downside of being on the large side to carry.

I also just tried a G17 and it seemed to mirror my .40 experience -- I think I now like it best. More than the G19 or 34 even though my historical favorite was always to go with the G19 and G34 and skip the one in the middle.

Getting back to the original question, can anyone confirm that it is well known that the G35 has more flip than the G22?

If so, maybe the G17 and G22 should be my carry and IDPA and IPSC pistols of choice instead of the G34 and G35.

[Ian111]

Between the G35 and G22 they do feel about the same to me, not enough to comment on. With the G23 and G27 they become increasingly noticeable. So for me, the advantage with the G35 is better accuracy not reduced recoil or muzzle flip. And it just looks cooler.

[Glock: For Hire]

My experience has been the opposite. I find the shorter barreled Glocks have less perceived recoil than the 22 or the 35. It's mostly subjective because we all might be using different loads, different grips and different stances. All of these things will impact felt recoil differently.

Best,
Dave

[Ian111]

Yeah, I agree recoil and muzzle flip can be perceived differently by different people. There are days when a full size 9mm pistol shooting factory 115 grain loads feels almost the same as a Glock 22. A 1911 .45 is more difficult to shoot than a full size .40 and a .357 SIG is a lot more difficult for me to control than a .40. ..............And for some people its the exact opposite.


In general though smaller guns are more difficult to control and master.

[TheBelly]

I get more muzzle flip from my G35 simply because there's more muzzle TO flip.;f

I can't compare to anything but the G27, which I rented at a range before I asked for a G26 for Xmas. The G27 felt a little bit too snappy and harsh for me, but I'm a big fan of my G35.

I'm always amazed at how the design of a pistol can have different results of from different people. That's why I'm a fan of the 'Combat Tupperware.' Plenty of sizes and calibers.