I had concerns about recoil, but the sharp checkering on the grip was y more unpleasent! A Hogue Handall Junior solved that issue.
The recoil with standard pressure rounds isn't bad at all; thow some +P's in and you can definitely tell the difference. I don't like +P's generally, so it's not an issue for me. Can I get back on target faster with a 1911 or P220? Sure, but the PM45 is King For Comfort, and if comfort didn't matter I'd carry an HK45.
I'm glad to hear this because I bought a PM45 from PSS just a couple of days ago. I cant wait to break her in.