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Understanding Recoil: What It Is, What Affects It, and How to Choose Comfortably Recoil is one of the first things new shooters notice—and one of the most misunderstood. Some people describe recoil as “kick,” but what you feel is a mix of physics, firearm design, ammunition characteristics, and even how your body perceives sound and blast. Understanding recoil at a high level helps you choose gear you’ll actually enjoy using, stay focused on safe handling, and build confi …