CaptainHoneySmacks
Regular Member
Yesterday, for the first time I fired my new gun. I have to say, I was rather nervous after hearing so much about it on the internet saying .40 was very snappy and had a ton of recoil. As I loaded the mag, I just stared at the gun - nervous as could be. I finally mustered the courage and pointed it down range - assuming a good firing technique. I pulled the trigger. And I was disappointed at the internet. I've seen videos on youtube of people firing the exact same handgun and their recoil being unmanageble. I find the .40 not much different than a 9. I really got a thrill out of shooting it. An absolute blast! (No pun intended). I also got to shoot a friends .38 SP old school 2in revolver. That was really fun as well. I think it had a little more recoil. Well, not so much more as different. It seemed it smacked my hand more than flipped. Either way, I enjoyed them both. I am very glad I jumped the gun and got the Springfield. I did cut myself loading the magazine for the second time. (My hands were wet. It was a monsoon outside when we came into the range). If anyone is on the fence about this weapon, I highly suggest you go ahead and get one 
You will not be disappointed. And if you are nervous about a .40, don't be. I think it is much like the dreaded 12 GA, the interwebs makes it out to be much more of a monster than it really is (That being said, there are some nasty 12s out there that I wouldn't shoot. But your run of the mill pump isn't very bad at all)
You will not be disappointed. And if you are nervous about a .40, don't be. I think it is much like the dreaded 12 GA, the interwebs makes it out to be much more of a monster than it really is (That being said, there are some nasty 12s out there that I wouldn't shoot. But your run of the mill pump isn't very bad at all)