And there ya have it ^.the larger and heavier the gun the lower the recoil is perceived by the shooter.
For all those of you that have shot alot of 1911s. Which models have the least recoil? I've been looking for a 1911 for awhile. I want a 45 but I need to make sure my girlfriend can handle it confidently. Looking for a commander size 1911. $1300 limit. Thanks!
It is a wise monkey to listen to!Steel over aluminum.
Larger frame over compacts.
And there ya have it ^.
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It is a wise monkey to listen to!Steel over aluminum.
Larger frame over compacts.
And there ya have it ^.
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No expert, but here are some thoughts. The things which can mitigate "felt" recoil (which is what it sounds like you are interested in) include heavier guns (Government > Commander > Officer), denser material (stainless > carbon steel > aluminum alloy), more weight up front (full length guide rods, full length tungsten guide rods, extended dust covers, heavyweight dust covers), ergonomic grips (molded rubber, carved wood, shaped G10, etc.)
About the only thing that can mitigate actual recoil is to use lighter loads, or reload your own rounds using a recipe you like the feel and performance of. I find heavy bullets traveling slow have the least "perceived" recoil for me.
Unfortunately, I can't really say which Commander size 1911s out in the market are going to feel best to you.
Maybe someone else can chime in with some other ideas.