Please rank these Guns on smoothness of shooting

[Work]

The reason for the selected range of firearms is that's the sample group i took measurements off of ;-)

I dont own many of them, and this isn't necessarily a real world question so i can own the lightest recoiling pistol. it was just to see what opinions were.

 

[Jmak]

I do not have all these pistols and cannot judge them in the way want mention. Sorry.

 

[VERT]

Recoil - heavier guns have less felt recoil. Guns that have barrels closer to the hand or that you can get a higher grip have less muzzle rise. in your list that would be something like a CZ75

Accuracy - completely subjective and dependent on the shooter. All of those guns should be mechanically accurate.

Oh and for the record 9mm 1911s are the best.

 

[Bennettjh]

I've only shot a few on your list.

1.CZ
2.1911
3. 226

 

[2A_Tom]

1911, 'nough said.

 

[SSGSAD]

I have only shot a few .....

CZ 75, S&W M&P, 1911..... ALL TIE for 1st !!!!!

I shot a Taurus PT, like a Beretta 92, didn't like it .....

Shot a few glocks, don't fit my hand .....

 

[nakinate]

I've not shot a CZ. From what I have shot I'd say:
1) 1911
2) Beretta 92
3) Sig 226
4) Glock
5) M&P

 

[Sniper 79]

I have a Glock 17. It's a ***** cat and with a small TLR 3 weapon light mounted there is no recoil. Like a cap gun.

Cousin has a 92FS. Not my cup of tea although it is smooth like butter and handles nice.

 

[Zinga]

Of the ones I have shot...

1. CZ
2. P226
3. Beretta 92
3. XD9
4. Glock

 

[TheJoker]

I'd agree with that, as long as you get one with a decent trigger and don't mind the travel. I have one, I can mock it. Seems like some have a great (albeit long) trigger, some it's more like a metal plate being dragged down a gravel road (though it can be fixed). I don't know if that fits the OP's original criteria but I can't really figure out the criteria other than full size guns.

The one my step son bought, which was the first I had ever fired, was as you described. The one I purchased in September, the gray handled Talo Edition, does not have the gritty pull, albeit it is still quite a long pull. It took several weekends and about 600 rounds to get used to it.

 

[OakRiver]

Opinions on this will be so subjective they will be without any value at all. You might as well ask a guy what kind of women he likes. It will be just as meaningful for you.

Redheads

 

[Dudelittle]

Not on your list, but I think the Beretta PX4 has better felt recoil characteristics (9mm) than any other firearm on your list. It was surprising to me. I thought my H&K was a *****cat. Not compared with the PX4.

^^^^^this^^^^^

 

[Lees]

My order of accuracy and general pleasantness of shooting:

CZ 75 (Makes me look like I am a really good shot. I am not generally a really good shot. I could shoot this all day.)

S&W M&P .45 (the trigger is not original, I hated it before the trigger switch and felt like the recoil made my hand hurt after a magazine) Sorry, never shot the 9mm version, but the .45 is quite nice with the switched trigger (to Apex trigger). I know you are ignoring trigger, but I think the trigger affects grip. Or maybe it only does if you have small hands?)

Springfield XDS .45 (can't believe someone said the 9mm version is harsh, I consider myself to be very recoil sensitive and generally refuse to shoot .45, other than these two .45's on this list, which I find pleasant and easy to shoot. I was afraid to even shoot it because it's so small and it's a .45, but it's actually nice. The only thing I dislike is that the grip is too knobby. I never tried the 9mm version.)

Glock 26 Gen 4 (Love Glocks, kills me to put this so low, but sadly I cannot reach the trigger as well while maintaining a good grip, so with the readjusting it's not "smooth.")

Glock 19 Gen 3 (Same as 26, just the Gen 3 kicks a little more)

Shield 9mm (Shoots soft but I'm really inaccurate with this so follow up shots are slow, I haven't been able to figure out why, the only other gun I've shot this badly was an original version LC9.)

Beretta 92 , it's been ages since I have shot one, so I think I was actually more accurate with this than the Shield, but I cannot find a good place to put my fingers and thumbs when shooting it. It just feels really weird and I hate holding it. Also makes my hand sore. Probably because of the lack of a place to put my fingers and thumbs. I'm left handed and female. It feels nice, racks smoothly (not as nice as the CZ), but it just couldn't be a worse fit.

 

[gregkl]

I have a unfired P226, looked at a G17 but decided against it, looked at the PPQ M2 which is not a choice but I like them. Next up for me is the VP9. I have read good things about that one. I want to learn more.

So for me:

1911 in 9mm
M&P FS 9mm

I think this may be the first time I have quoted me and it's a bit of a thread drift at that.

However, today I had the chance to compare the PPQ to the VP9 and decided that I definitely preferred the PPQ. Though I really need to shoot one to make sure I like it.

 

[Cars0n]

I think this may be the first time I have quoted me and it's a bit of a thread drift at that.<img src="https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.png" border="0" alt="" title="Smile" smilieid="1" class="inlineimg"><br>
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However, today I had the chance to compare the PPQ to the VP9 and decided that I definitely preferred the PPQ. Though I really need to shoot one to make sure I like it.

<br><br>Where did you try the VP9? I've been looking at my first purchase and at this point I think it's going to be a Sig P320, but want to try the VP9 and the PPQ.&nbsp;<br>
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[gregkl]

<br><br>Where did you try the VP9? I've been looking at my first purchase and at this point I think it's going to be a Sig P320, but want to try the VP9 and the PPQ.&nbsp;<br>
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Welcome to INGO!

I didn't shoot one, but just checked one out at Gander Mountain. I really haven't given the P320 even much more than a glance. I guess since I own a P226 that I have never fired, I don't see me switching to another Sig. I will at least check one out before I buy something, but the PPQ is looking like the winner right now.

 

[Work]

Here's why i asked. I was in the middle of prepping this video and i wanted to verify my perceptions, and thoughts about popular opinion.

[video]https://youtu.be/ZZmjhBaMQno[/video]

[video=youtube;ZZmjhBaMQno]https://youtu.be/ZZmjhBaMQno[/video]

 

[two70]

Of those I've shot:

1. 1911
2. XD
3. M&P
4. 92
5. G17
6. G19

Most wide/thick grips feel better to me with the exception of the Berretta 92.

 

[aturk]

On the total opposite side of the spectrum, if you want the absolutely worst gun/most recoil to shoot, try a DoubleTap 45. I managed 2 rounds out of it.

DoubleTap Defense - Creators of DoubleTap?

 

[Work]

that was my second thought with that thing. first thought "wow, that's pretty cool" then after barely getting "cool" out i thought "i bet that hurts like a mother***** to shoot". i do not envy you.