Felt recoil question..MP .45 vs 1911 w/rail

[DocGKR]

FWIW, the M&P45 is the first .45 ACP pistol in the past 25 years that has made me consider switching from a 1911...

[cpd2110]

I also think that recoil has to do with what your used to shooting. I just got a midsize m&p 45. My first time at the range I was a little concerned as the muzzle flip was substantial. The more I have thought about it though I considered the fact that for the past 12 years I've been shooting a .40 on a regular basis as a cop.

The stock m&p grips while very ergonomic are also smooth. I'm used to tru-grip on my gun and with my thumbs forward grip I think this lead to some movement. The other day I shot the m&p again this time wearing grippy gloves. There was a huge difference in control. Muzzle flip was only a little more then my g22.

I also have only shot the m&p with the small insert which the feel could obviously change with different insert sizes. My .2.

[DocGKR]

While the small insert "feels" good, you may find you have better recoil control and faster shot-to-shot times using the med or large insert...

[ShipWreck]

I'd call that a clue.
The general ergos, beavertail, very low bore axis of the M&P .45 allow me to shoot it very quickly and accurately.

Well, actually, I hate the trigger on the M&P. So, that's why it was the main focal point for me... I'm not saying if the recoil was high or low. It seemed avg. But, I was trying out the gun to see if I wanted one, and I decided that I did not.

[wl518]

FWIW, the M&P45 is the first .45 ACP pistol in the past 25 years that has made me consider switching from a 1911...

I made that leap of faith and have no regrets.