Tom Goodrick
Member
I have had an M&P40FS for several months and am pleased with it on the range. My accuracy is pretty good as the trigger has worked in well. I like the feel of the gun. But it seems a little big for CCW. I would like that capability (and have the license). I tried a Taurus that others seem to like but I had a lot of trouble with the trigger because it was very different from the M&P. It was also much smaller and had much more recoil. I like the idea of the M&P compact in .40 because months ago I decided .40 was the most effective defense round. But I worry that the recoil would be worse. According to Genitron.com, the recoil of the .40 FS is 7.810 and the .40 C is 9.103 ft-lbs in recoil. That is quite a bit higher when you consider that a .357 mag revolver I used to shoot is only 8.531 ft-lbs in recoil. So it looks like I may have to settle for the M&P 9C which has a recoil of only 5.891. But I am not sure I want to use a 9mm in a short barrel where its energy is reduced below normal.
If anyone has experience with the .40C and .40FS, could you comment on the relative recoil strength? Does the recoil affect the accuracy of your second shot?
If anyone has experience with the .40C and .40FS, could you comment on the relative recoil strength? Does the recoil affect the accuracy of your second shot?