Not bad at all - it isn't soft shooting like a 45 or anything, but it is definitely softer shooting and more flat shooting than all my other 40s - guessing because of the size and weight (it isn't heavy, but definitely fills your hand very well), but you still notice it isn't a 9mm you are shooting. I've never been a huge fan of 40 - but for some reason I keep buying them either because I got a good price or just a cool find.
After I had seen the Forgotten Weapons youtube video about the Colt 40 Z - I had to try to get one of those or a 40B. Still on the hunt for the Colt version, but honestly I probably will never get one because of the price and already picking up this guy.