Which gun has most recoil?

Recoil is 172 foot-pounds.
  • The recoil of a T-Rex is no joke. ...
  • Measuring up the .600 Nitro Express. ...
  • A close look at the .460 Weatherby. ...
  • The .475 A&M Magnum kicks with more than 100 foot-pounds of recoil. ...
  • The .700 Holland and Holland produces 160 foot-pounds of recoil force. ...
  • The .50 BMG (far left) dwarfs other ammo.
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Which gun has the largest recoil?

950 JDJ. This gun is no joke. It uses 240 grains of powder to push a 2,400-grain bullet 2,100 fps. It bites on both ends though, generating 277 foot-pounds of recoil, or approximately 10 times as much as a 30-06.
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What guns have the least recoil?

  • Smith & Wesson Model 351C . ...
  • FNH Five-SeveN MK2. ...
  • Ruger LC380 .380 ACP. ...
  • Taurus PT638 Pro SA .380 ACP. ...
  • Browning Black Label 1911-380 .380 ACP. ...
  • Rock Island Armory M206 . ...
  • Charter Arms Pitbull 9 mm Revolver. ...
  • Springfield Armory EMP4 9 mm.
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What pistol has the most kick?

Smith & Wesson XVR 460 Magnum

The XVR 460 Magnum (X-treme Velocity Revolver) has the highest claimed velocity in a big-bore production gun: that hunk of lead is moving at an incredible 2,300 feet per second.
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What guns kick the hardest?

The T-Rex shoots 750-grain bullets at 2,400 fps and churns up over 10,000 foot-pounds of energy. Recoil is 172 foot-pounds.
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How Far Will Recoil Throw a Gun if You Aren't Holding It?



Is 45 more powerful than 9mm?

45 ACP comparison, the 9mm is smaller and more compact and has less power. The . 45 ACP is comparably larger, heavier, and wider. Therefore, it can hold more gunpowder and stopping power.
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Which Glock has more recoil?

Among the 9mm guns there was significant variation in muzzle rise; the Glock 43 recoiling 63 percent more than the Taurus G2C.
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Does a revolver have more recoil?

There's also a difference between the way revolvers transmit felt recoil versus the way that semi-automatic guns do. Revolvers transmit more felt recoil to the user than semi-autos, even chambered in the same caliber, because semi-auto actions absorb much of the rearward force before it gets to your body.
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What 9mm has less recoil?

Sig Sauer's New XFive Legion Pistol Is Designed for Lightest Possible Recoil. LAS VEGAS -- Sig Sauer is marketing its new P320 XFive Legion at SHOT Show 2020 as one of the lightest recoiling 9mm pistols in the gun industry.
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Do smaller handguns have more recoil?

If a gun has more mass, meaning heavier, then that amount of momentum is going to result in less acceleration or movement in the gun: meaning, less recoil or “kick.” In short, a larger handgun will generally have less felt recoil.
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Do AK-47 have a lot of recoil?

The Recoil of AK-47

AK-47 Kalashnikov rifle fires 7.62 x 39 rounds, with recoil of 6.9 ft lbs. The recoil for. 223 is about 3ft lbs while . 243 has recoil of around 7.2 ft lbs.
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Is Glock 17 good for beginners?

TOP 5 CONTENDERS FOR BEGINNER HANDGUN

As I said before, the Glock 17 is number one with a bullet (pun very much intended) in my opinion. It's lightweight, it's sturdy and it's dependable. I've never had a problem with my Glock and it's easily concealable.
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What pistol has the least amount of recoil?

Best Concealed Carry Guns With Little Recoil
  • The Ruger LC380 Semi-Auto Pistol is a concealed carry weapon engineered for success. ...
  • The Kel-Tec PMR-30 . ...
  • Rock Island Armory spent three years to create a unique low recoil handgun. ...
  • The Smith & Wesson Model 60 controls recoil while you control a lethal threat.
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Why is the Glock 19 so popular?

The Glock 19 is also one of the best pistols to pick up if you have plans to customize a pistol. Stippled grips, flared mag wells, machined slides, and nitride-coated barrels all look great on a Glock 19. Also, they're easy to obtain since it's one of the absolute most popular guns to modify.
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What Glock do police use?

By far the most popular police service pistol in the United States, the GLOCK 22 fires the potent 40 S&W cartridge and holds more rounds for its size and weight than most other full-sized handgun in its class.
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Whats better Glock 17 or 19?

If you're looking for a slightly larger ammunition capacity, you might want to go for the Glock 17, which offers you two extra rounds. But if the size is important to you, the Glock 19 is a better choice due to its half-inch smaller frame, which makes concealing it slightly easier.
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Does Glock 17 kick?

The recoil on the Glock 17 is minimal and controllable, partly thanks to its low axis bore (1.26”).
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Can a 9mm stop a bear?

The 9mm can kill bears but is considered underpowered by experienced woodsmen. The 9mm has 350 to 450 ft/lbs. of energy, while 1,000 ft/lbs is considered the minimum for a bear hunting gun. Proper 9mm bullets yield sufficient penetration in soft tissue, but it may not stop a bear quickly enough to avoid being mauled.
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Which caliber is best for self-defense?

Capacity. The 9mm offers greater magazine capacity than virtually any other pistol caliber carried for personal defense. If the wounding capabilities of 9mm and the other cartridges are nearly identical, it would seem to be that having more rounds in you magazine will give you a better opportunity to stop an attacker.
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Why is 9mm so popular?

Right now, 9mm is quite popular because it is a versatile cartridge, and advances in the technology used to make it have improved its performance. But that doesn't mean other types of ammunition are disappearing or that they aren't suitable for different missions.
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