DLester Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Hopefully I’ll eventually be able to offer help instead of just asking for it, but here again. Just traded my wife’s XD9 SunCompact for a G34 to give her a chance in competition. Went to shoot yesterday and she wants to trade back. Can you fine folks help me figure out all the ways to reduce felt recoil on the Glock? She hated it so bad she withdrew from this weekends competition. We tried 115 gr she was used to from the xd, and 147 gr subsonic and she couldn’t feel any difference. I’d like to get the Glock where she can enjoy it, but maybe should just find something else and make another trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 You could start reloading and then create your own nice soft sub-minor load to get her started and comfortable with the gun. Then you could ramp up the charge slowly to get it just over minor PF. That will probably be your best option. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdp88 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I think the biggest difference, other than adding weights and reloading, is putting in a 13lb recoil spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmill87 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 The grip angle of the Glock is different than the XD series, that might be adding to the discomfort. Do you know anyone else with a full size gun that has a grip angle close to the XD she can try? That would be a low or no cost method to determine if the 34 will work for her once you add other things to it. There's only so many ways to add weight to the Glock, but I agree with tdp88 that a next step could be to get a reduced power recoil setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwards30 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Can you post a video of her shooting it? That will surely help us out. I have not shot an XD before but I have found a Glock seems to matter much more with proper technique than my 1911 in 9mm for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I've never shot a sub-compact XD, but it seems unlikely that it would really have less recoil than a 34. What specifically was her complaint? Was grip hurting her hands in a certain spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 Plan A: Buy/reload lower PF ammo, match recoil spring to load. Have her shoot the G34 much more to get acquainted. Sounds like her mind is closed to it, though. Whether you realize it or not. Been there... got the T-shirt. Plan B: Get her an XDM 5.25" Elite 9mm. She liked the grip on the XD, right? Explain the handicap she will have trying to use a subcompact at 20yrds. Keep the 34 for yourself since I'm sure you already have competition holster(s) and a bunch of magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 These 2 items helped me immensely! Highly recommend! https://www.glockstore.com/Thug-Plug https://www.glockstore.com/Tungsten-Guide-Rod-Fits-Gen4 Be sure to order the correct model for her gen glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLester Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 I appreciate all the advice! I’ll try to convince her to shoot it again to get some video, but not sure I can handle the look when I tell her again to grip the heck out of it. She actually made it through a competition with the subcompact and saw that she needed something easier to line up. She says the 34 is making her wrist hurt. I suspect she just wants a Shadow or some other steel frame. I also suspect I’m looking for an excuse to buy some brass mag extensions and mag well so I just have to keep the Glock for myself. Everybody needs a backup gun, right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Run a clandestine op. Get a shooting buddy to “Offer” to help her at a range session. She will be more receptive to their advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrapin Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Don’t be an idiot like me. Let your wife shoot whatever gun she wants, even if it’s completely wrong and embarrassing. Over time, she’ll meet other female shooters and try other guns, then tell you she wants a gun that’s 3x more than you can afford.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I couldn't pay my wife to shoot with me, let alone compete in matches. Buy her whatever gun she wants. And try to find out more exactly what she doesn't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 8/15/2020 at 10:16 PM, Sarge said: Run a clandestine op. Get a shooting buddy to “Offer” to help her at a range session. She will be more receptive to their advice This. Been there and got the shirt, DVD, and action figure. Whatever I say is stupid, but coming from someone else it’s enlightening info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLester Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 11 hours ago, rowdyb said: I couldn't pay my wife to shoot with me, let alone compete in matches. Buy her whatever gun she wants. And try to find out more exactly what she doesn't like. Thanks for the reminder to be appreciative. This is a great point, and I should sell the 34 while prices are up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I’d let her try an Xdm or Xd either in 9mm. My daughter shoots a 34 and tried an Xd45 and really liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootacres Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 You could reload some rounds to try to knock it down for her. Also adding some weight, tungsten guide rods, brass inserts, weapon light etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpactDoc Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Lighten the slide (mill), lower recoil spring... or just get the cz shadow 2. I got both. The shadow 2 tends to dip down on recoil with the oem spring on return of the slide. But it might be perfect for your wife and u can Cajunize it to lower the DA. It’s such a Fast shooter too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImpactDoc Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 On 8/16/2020 at 6:45 PM, rowdyb said: I couldn't pay my wife to shoot with me, let alone compete in matches. Buy her whatever gun she wants. And try to find out more exactly what she doesn't like. I’m in the same boat, my wife wouldn’t step foot at the range Bc it’s either too hot, too cold, too loud haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpm8300 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Putting a flashlight on the front like a TLR1 has multiple benefits - one of which will be keeping the muzzle flip and felt recoil down. It is very possible to get a Glock to very comfortable levels of recoil - you just need to run light loads, i.e. 147 or 165 grain bullet with fast powder, Titegroup or N310, and put a very light recoil spring in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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