I’m not particularly bothered by recoil but the metal end of my M&P 10 Sport stock was absolutely brutal. I was starting to hate shooting this rifle as the recoil was so harsh and from the bench it hit at an odd spot on my shoulder pocket.
For the benefit of anyone who has the same issue and might be considering the LimbSaver Snap-On Recoil Pad for 6-Position Adjustable Stocks, this is the best $40 firearms related purchase I’ve ever made. The Limbsaver made recoil very tolerable and the M&P10 Sport a joy to shoot.