I just purchased the MP40c. I really like this gun. It's the first Smith semi-auto handgun I've owned. It came dialed in perfect and never missed a step after 100 rds. I have Sigs and Glocks and I must say I like anything that will go "bang" when you pull the trigger. As far as felt recoil, you know you're shooting a .40 w/ the compact. The shorter the slide the harder those follow shots are going to be during rapid fire. I personally don't care because I don't plan on capping a thug at 50 yards. That's what rifles are for.