I can't compare the recoil with a steel framed 40, since all the 40's I've personally shot are polymer framed, the recoil is noticeably sharper than a 9mm, that's about the best guesstimate I can give you.
I haven't even seen a M&P 45 in person, only photos.
I have the M&P 40 and really like it, I've always thought the 40 was a great compromise, the power of a 45 in a smaller frame, and it holds more ammo as compared to a 1911, as well as being smaller and lighter.
The trigger isn't the best thing out there, but I like the idea because of the inherent safety of that type of action, the trigger does improve with use and Dan Burrell can work wonders with it, one of these days I'll be sending mine in for a trigger job.
I haven't even seen a M&P 45 in person, only photos.
I have the M&P 40 and really like it, I've always thought the 40 was a great compromise, the power of a 45 in a smaller frame, and it holds more ammo as compared to a 1911, as well as being smaller and lighter.
The trigger isn't the best thing out there, but I like the idea because of the inherent safety of that type of action, the trigger does improve with use and Dan Burrell can work wonders with it, one of these days I'll be sending mine in for a trigger job.