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[MIAMIbaseballer]

Yes all the 40 caliber models made by Glock are "snappy".... If you don't like the "snap" go try a 9 or 45 because they shoot much better than the 40. Or try the S&W M&P line....

[Liberty Customs]

Yes all the 40 caliber models made by Glock are "snappy".... If you don't like the "snap" go try a 9 or 45 because they shoot much better than the 40. Or try the S&W M&P line....

Don't get the M&P 40c if you don't like snap. I sold mine just to buy a G23.

[760knox]

Again with this "snap" stuff, lol The G23 I have is fine, I don't worry about this so called "snap" I shoot the gun as any other gun.

[Liberty Customs]

Again with this "snap" stuff, lol The G23 I have is fine, I don't worry about this so called "snap" I shoot the gun as any other gun.

I agree. I love my G23.

[Kodemonkey]

The M&Pc is smaller than the G23, by the way. You may have more luck with a larger frame pistol, but it is just the nature of the 40 cal round. It's totally manageable with practice and a proper grip.

[blakdawg]

All .40 S&W guns have the same "snap", though it may be mitigated somewhat by design or weight. It's just how that caliber recoils.

If you don't like it, 9mm and .45 ACP are reasonable alternatives.

[LRShooter]

For me the 180gr loads aren't as "snappy" as the 155gr stuff.

[Turo]

The recoil impulse (the time it takes for the gun to transfer the recoil to your hands) of the .40S&W round is shorter than .45acp, so it seems like the .40 is more of a "snap" than the "push" of the 45, but don't be confused, the .40 definitely recoils less (talking about the amount of force here) than the .45.

Actually, the .40S&W recoil impulse and the 9mm recoil impulse are very close to the same. It's just that the .40 recoils a little more than the 9mm, so it makes the shooter think the recoil is worse than it actually is.

Something to consider when talking plastic framed pistols is that a dual recoil spring will lengthen the recoil impulse of the .40 round so it feels more like the "push" of a .45 than the quick "snap" in the single recoil spring guns. If you can shoot a (Gen 3) Glock 27 and a 23 side by side, you will be able to tell the difference. The subcompact feels like it shoots softer than the compact because of the different recoil springs.

[whtl]

Thanks Calnuners... all your answers are greatly appreciated. I'll be shopping around for a Glock19 Gen3. Thanks for your help.