Recoil comparison

[jstarck]

My P64 hasn't arrived yet, but I've read a lot of posts regarding recoil being a bit stout.

How would you compare it to the recoil from something like a Kimber Ultra Carry II .45 ACP? I shot one recently and really liked it quite a bit.

Other than that, I shot a S&W .357 Mag (4" barrel) years ago.

I'm curious how the P64 recoil compares to those two guns without the Wolff springs (which I'll probably go ahead and order).

Thank you

[kurremkarm]

45 is more like a push when I shot it. My 357 doesn't have much kick unless you are shooting hot loads. p-64 has a pretty direct recoil and I didn't notice much difference between the stock spring and the 20 pound recoil spring.

[cichlid]

There's another recoil thread a few topics down. I have a Kel-Tec PF9 and think it kicks more than my P-64 with the spring upgrades. I can shoot 50 at the range fine, but if I go 100, my hand is worn out. If it's going to be your carry piece, shoot 25 through it every couple months.

[jstarck]

Thanks guys, much appreciated. That's good info. I'll be sure to search the other threads since it's a good chance my questions have probably been answered elsewhere too. Thanks again.

[kragluver]

Recoil for the P64 feels pretty stout, but I don't think its any worse than some of the other light-weight mouse guns out there. One of the slip on Hogue grips helps. 50-100 rds per range session is the most I care to shoot out of it. I much prefer shooting my 1911 as far as comfort goes. I don't see the P64 as a plinker, but its a serious CCW pistol IMO.

[zenithman2003]

I would have to agree with kurremkarm. My colt 1911 has a kick but more subdued. My two P64's have a recoil like my ruger LCP. It's more of a sharp rap that can after a while, start to wear you down. I don't see any difference at all in the recoil between the aftermarket springs and the stock ones. I absolutlely love the guns however and would never give them up. I love the style and the excellent construction. A super value. Art