This is NOT just another 1911 thread

[rubbman]

Get the Colt

Cant' agree more!

[GM4spd]

I don't feel a difference in recoil between between my 45's with or without checkering.

This is the correct answer. Pete

[nahpungnome]

Wrong. Lighter recoil spring, lighter recoil. The SA prolly had a well worn recoil spring, now lighter in weight, and that's why it kicked less.

Uh, no. Try firing a 230gr+P round with a 13lb recoil spring. Tell me if it's got more recoil than a 18.5lb spring. You'll probably have feeding issues as well.

[nahpungnome]

Btw, the only way I can see checkering having anything to do with recoil is the amount of grip strength you have on the frame.

[Pupulepeter]

I had the same experience with a SIG next to my semi custom SAI GI model last week. I think for me it was the round MSH; it fills my hand better than the flat one did. For me, perceived recoil seems to have a lot to do with a solid grip.