January 29, 2023, 08:56 PM
BB61Perceived recoil on a all steel P229 vs aluminum frame P229
I've got a P229 stainless elite P229 chambered in 40 S&W. How different or noticeable is the recoil on the stainless frame vs a standard P229?
January 29, 2023, 09:05 PM
12131A 10-ounce difference between a steel frame SIG and an alloy frame one might not sound like much, but it does make a difference.
January 29, 2023, 09:48 PM
lymanno experience with a 229 steel, but a friend had a 226 all stainless, it was heavy enough that shooting 9mm was almost like shooting a 22lr, very little felt recoil using most brands of ammo,
he nicknamed the gun the Laser since it hit what ever you pointed it at
January 29, 2023, 10:24 PM
ah3Simple physics. The additional weight makes a difference. You notice both the additional weight of the pistol in your hands and the reduced recoil.
January 30, 2023, 09:30 AM
BB61Thanks for the replies.
January 30, 2023, 11:33 AM
P250UA5Apples & bananas
But the closest I've done back to back
P320C in 357Sig
Stoeger Cougar in 40S&W
The Cougar was like shooting a 22lr compared to the plastic 357Sig.
January 30, 2023, 02:31 PM
ah3quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
The Cougar was like shooting a 22lr compared to the plastic 357Sig.
I regularly shoot my PX4 Compact side by side against both metal and other polymer framed pistols. The PX4, based on the Cougar, is always a bit softer shooting based on the rotating barrel design.
January 30, 2023, 02:35 PM
jhe888It is going to make a lot of difference. That is a big weight difference.