tbeb
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I presently reload for my Springfield .45 using 230 gr. lead bullets. I've never reloaded 40 S&W. I did a search and found that lead bullets can be used for .40 S&W. I am going to buy a double action only pistol. I'm trying to decide if I should get .45 ACP or if I should try a 40 S&W.
I hate muzzle rise/flip and I know .40 S&W is kind of snappy. The only .40 I ever fired was a ported, long slide, Glock. That had very little muzzle rise/flip. My Springfield .45 has a bushing compensator, a heavy recoil spring, and a guide rode with a built-in "shock absorber". 230 gr. bullets feel like 185-200 gr. Is there a stock, double action only, .40 S&W pistol that gives minimum muzzle rise/flip? (I'm thinking Smith & Wesson 4046 since used ones can be found and it's all steel.)
I hate muzzle rise/flip and I know .40 S&W is kind of snappy. The only .40 I ever fired was a ported, long slide, Glock. That had very little muzzle rise/flip. My Springfield .45 has a bushing compensator, a heavy recoil spring, and a guide rode with a built-in "shock absorber". 230 gr. bullets feel like 185-200 gr. Is there a stock, double action only, .40 S&W pistol that gives minimum muzzle rise/flip? (I'm thinking Smith & Wesson 4046 since used ones can be found and it's all steel.)