Looking at a G36

[IWLAFART]

I am thinking of getting a Glock 36,,45cal. I own a G19 in 9mm so I will be staying with the same platform.
The gun store does not have one to shoot first. Is the .45 that much more on recoil?
I do not want a 1911 so limit you suggestions. I am 73 years old have no problem with the 9mm. The G36 would be for EDC.

[Tackleberry561]

I carry a 36, it has more recoil than the 19 but not so much that its unpleasant to shoot.

[brickler]

You may want to consider a G30 instead. The added weight makes the recoil more manageable.

[B2Tall]

The 36 has quite a bit of kick to it. I enjoy shooting it and it's highly accurate (like every other Glock I've shot) but I've found my 9mm HK is more controllable and as a result I carry it more often than the G36.

[homershoots]

You may want to consider a G30 instead. The added weight makes the recoil more manageable.

I've been looking at a G36 as well. What's the difference between the 30 & 36? I have an sa trp pro model that I've got almost paid off and was thinking the 36 will be the next one I do a layaway on.

[stingray2100]

I carry a G36.

The recoil is not that bad. It is my opinion that the 40S&W has more recoil than the .45cal.

Now the difference between the G30 and G36 is that the G30 is a doble stack and the
G36 is a single stack so it is slimer, so for EDC it is a bit more comfortable and easy to conceal if you are going to carry it IWB.

That is why I carry my G36 and not a G30. But that is just Me.
Hope this helps and enjoy the G36.

[homershoots]

Thanks for the clarification stingray2100. I agree with you on the 40s&w recoil over the 45acp. I guess when I go to the range Friday I'll check them both out. Usually a double stack 45 has a huge grip so I'll have to see how the grip feels on the 30.

[joesmo]

G36 mag holds 6 rounds, G30 standard mag holds 10.

[joesmo]

Check out the "SF" versions. I have both the 21 and 30 as "SF"'s. Liked the feel in my hand better.

[Rocketgeezer]

I also carry a G-36, which I alternate with a G-27, as said previously, a 36 carrys 6 rds plus one in the pipe, a 30 carrys 10 +1, but the 30 is noticably wider to grip than a 36, the 36 is the thinnest Glock made, easyer to conceal than the 30, as for recoil yes the 36 has more than a 19 (9mm) but less than any of the 40s 27, 23, or 22, I would say the 27 has the sharpest recoil, mainly because of its size and weight, and the 40 is a strong rd, that all being said i have 5 Glocks, and shot several others and none of them have a recoil that I would say hurts, the 10mm really hits hard but its still not bad, go ahead and get the 36, you wont be disapointed