Gen 4 G22 recoil - Page 2

Ak.Hiker · 10-11-2012, 22:47

You may want to try a rubber grip sleeve.

SCmasterblaster · 10-12-2012, 14:05

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Originally Posted by Ak.Hiker

You may want to try a rubber grip sleeve.

I use one on my G17.

greenlion · 10-12-2012, 17:58

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Originally Posted by cowboy1964

What were you were trying to say there? 950 and 980?

Oops! Yeah. Major Typo there. Fixed it.

SCmasterblaster · 10-13-2012, 14:23

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Originally Posted by greenlion

Oops! Yeah. Major Typo there. Fixed it.

Thanks for the fix.

dakrat · 10-13-2012, 14:47

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Originally Posted by thomas.allen12

I just bought a Gen 4 G22 .40 S&W and the recoil is crazy. Everything I have read said that was suppose to be a little bit more than the 9mm recoil. Was wondering if I should get new recoil springs. You'd think with the new version of spring that is in a Gen 4 there wouldn't be that much recoil.

SCmasterblaster · 10-13-2012, 15:41

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Originally Posted by dakrat

What is that - a .22 conversion kit for Glocks?

dakrat · 10-13-2012, 19:13

yessir

SCmasterblaster · 10-13-2012, 19:36

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Originally Posted by dakrat

yessir

Who offers it?

TK-421 · 10-13-2012, 20:27

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...for-GLOCK-reg-

dkf · 10-13-2012, 21:24

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Originally Posted by SCmasterblaster

Who offers it?

Advantage Arms, Tactical Solutions, Ciener and I am sure I am letting out a few. You can get them for full size, compact and subcompact Glocks as well as other pistol makes.

SCmasterblaster · 10-14-2012, 12:22

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Originally Posted by dkf

Advantage Arms, Tactical Solutions, Ciener and I am sure I am letting out a few. You can get them for full size, compact and subcompact Glocks as well as other pistol makes.

I just may get one!

greenlion · 10-14-2012, 20:53

Everyone likes to jack the .40 S&W to the maximum velocity they can achieve with it... and then they sit around complaining that it is a "snappy" uncomfortable cartridge.

Look at a couple of offerings from Double Tap Ammo:

A 180gr .40S&W doing 1140fps

Now, to get that velocity out of a .45ACP, you have to step up to a +P load from mainstream manufacturers, and guess what..... .45ACP+P loads are snappy.

They also have a 125gr .40S&W going 1445fps

To get that velocity out of a 125 grain bullets, you'd need a .357 magnum, and guess what.... .357 magnums are snappy.

The .40S&W is snappy if you make it snappy. It doesn't have to be.

38 special +P 158gr semi-wadcutter "FBI load" has been one of the best snubby loads for years, at around 800fps out of a snubby's barrel.

The "legendary manstopper" 230 grain .45 ACP earned that reputation doing 850fps.

The .40S&W will also work well at velocities under 1000fps, as long as you use the right bullet.

Ak.Hiker · 10-14-2012, 21:49

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Originally Posted by greenlion

Everyone likes to jack the .40 S&W to the maximum velocity they can achieve with it... and then they sit around complaining that it is a "snappy" uncomfortable cartridge.

Look at a couple of offerings from Double Tap Ammo:

A 180gr .40S&W doing 1140fps

Now, to get that velocity out of a .45ACP, you have to step up to a +P load from mainstream manufacturers, and guess what..... .45ACP+P loads are snappy.

They also have a 125gr .40S&W going 1445fps

To get that velocity out of a 125 grain bullets, you'd need a .357 magnum, and guess what.... .357 magnums are snappy.

The .40S&W is snappy if you make it snappy. It doesn't have to be.

38 special +P 158gr semi-wadcutter "FBI load" has been one of the best snubby loads for years, at around 800fps out of a snubby's barrel.

The "legendary manstopper" 230 grain .45 ACP earned that reputation doing 850fps.

The .40S&W will also work well at velocities under 1000fps, as long as you use the right bullet.

Good post.

cowboy1964 · 10-15-2012, 10:13

Shot some of the Ranger 135gr today. It's pretty low recoiling, for sure. About the same as 180s. Seems a tad louder though, but that doesn't matter.

davsco · 10-15-2012, 11:07

9mm mid-size bullet (124g federal fmj) has approx 365 ft lbs of energy.

.40 mid-size bullet (165g federal fmj) has approx 470 ft lbs of energy, so approx 30% more energy which results in approx 30% more recoil, all other things being consistent (gun weight, etc)..

there is no free lunch when going to heavier caliber firearms.

glocks aren't known for their ergo's and narrow grips; maybe try out some other brands to see if something fits better. also check out 1911 models which have excellent ergo's.

SCmasterblaster · 10-15-2012, 18:40

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Originally Posted by davsco

9mm mid-size bullet (124g federal fmj) has approx 365 ft lbs of energy.

.40 mid-size bullet (165g federal fmj) has approx 470 ft lbs of energy, so approx 30% more energy which results in approx 30% more recoil, all other things being consistent (gun weight, etc)..

there is no free lunch when going to heavier caliber firearms.

glocks aren't known for their ergo's and narrow grips; maybe try out some other brands to see if something fits better. also check out 1911 models which have excellent ergo's.

My 9x19 carry load gives 500 FPE - 115gr +p+ JHP