9mm vs. 45

[Buzz9mm]

Hello,

I am wondering the difference in recoil between a 9mm and a .45 acp. I am just a bit concerned because of the gunpowder difference between the calibers is about double depending on the ammo. If it helps, the gun in question would weigh about 5 pounds (dont ask :cool:). I can shoot 9mm like its candy, and I've shot 357 magnum without any problems. Any help would be great!

Thanks,

Buzz :wavey:

[Sarge45]

Hmm. When I reload 9mm and .45 I use almost exactly the same powder charge of Bullseye. And, both loads are within spec and function the stock guns fine. Both calibers are a breeze to shoot. If you can shoot .357 you can handle either of these.

[seamaster]

Out of those three calibers, I feel the most recoil from the 357 mag. The 45 acp has boomy slow recoil and the 9mm has a quick sharp recoil.

IMO, most fun to shoot is the 45acp, then the 9mm and last is the 357 mag. 38 sp would be tied with the 9mm.

I have to ask, what gun are you shooting that weighs 5 lbs?

[Buzz9mm]

Actually, it would be more like 7 pounds. If you have to know . . :supergrin: . . a buddy of mine has a semi auto uzi in 45 acp. I currently own a 9mm and was just a little nervous about the recoil. I checked out the ammo difference and the 9mm is about 115 gr average, and the 45 acp is about 230 gr average; about double depending on ammo.

[Fiery Red XIII]

FLAME ON! IBTL...

j/k.

I prefer 9mm, I like a smaller snap vs a push in my felt recoil.

Red:cool:

[01coltcolt]

Actually, it would be more like 7 pounds. If you have to know . . :supergrin: . . a buddy of mine has a semi auto uzi in 45 acp. I currently own a 9mm and was just a little nervous about the recoil. I checked out the ammo difference and the 9mm is about 115 gr average, and the 45 acp is about 230 gr average; about double depending on ammo.

Your UZI recoils? Mine is a lead brick................

[12131]

Moved to Caliber (War) Corner in 5...4...3...2...:supergrin:

[byf43]

In my not-so-humble opinion, IF you can handle a stout .357 magnum, you can easily handle the .45 acp or the 9mm Parabellum.


I know of people that are 'intimidated' by the .45 acp, but, will shoot a .44 magnum without any reservations.
:wow:

Ya know. . . it's that magical "5" behind the "4" that freaks people out.:supergrin::rofl:

[just a shooter]

Actually, it would be more like 7 pounds. If you have to know . . :supergrin: . . a buddy of mine has a semi auto uzi in 45 acp. I currently own a 9mm and was just a little nervous about the recoil. I checked out the ammo difference and the 9mm is about 115 gr average, and the 45 acp is about 230 gr average; about double depending on ammo.


that is the weight of the projectile, not the powder charge.

both 9mm and .45 are *****cats to shoot.

enjoy.

[Solid]

The 9mm is snappy, but returns to target much easier than the .45. The .45 feels like a slow push.

Both are easily manageable for quick follow-up with correct technique.

[Buzz9mm]

Oh, okay. Yea, thanks for clearing that up about that being the bullet weight and not the powder charge so I don't sound like a dumb*** in the future . . :supergrin:. I thought it shouldn't be too bad since a lot of people have 1911s, but I just wanted to make sure.

[Forgoten214]

Should have gotten the Ingram

[Buzz9mm]

I do not own the uzi. My friend owns the uzi and said he would let me try it out the next time we went shooting. I was just concerned that the recoil might be too much.