I have put Blazers and Winchesters through my Hi-Point and only had one jam, but that was my fault on loading the mag. The bullet was not in properly, so I do not blame that on the gun. One thing with them is the mag. You have to make sure it is clean and not bent. I have read that this is usually the case for the jams, but not 100% sure. As far as the recoil, I don't think it is bad at all, but that is my opinion. Keep shooting man...