I've never fired a 5906, so I can't comment on that. I have fired, and did some training with a P226. And while I do like the 226 somewhat, I definitely prefer the 229 platform. The smaller and lighter pistol is a Lot more comfortable for me to work with one handed. With both of those being metal framed, the felt recoil difference between them is negligible. I also prefer the shorter sight radius of the 229 because it's just easier for me to follow along with. Not to say that a 226 of some sort is not on my list. Just that a P229 SAO is higher up on the list. As for the 1911, I like them. I just tear up my shooting hand thumb when I fire/use them. So, I don't, to speak of.
As for the difference between the 1911, 226, and 5906. that's akin to asking what's the difference between eggs, apples, and pears, and quite honestly, I just don't have the vocabulary to try and explain what I believe the differences to be.
As for the recoil, yup, it's there and felt. The good part is that the metal construction of these models does help mitigate it somewhat, though that often depends on your choice of ammo. You might want to try using a 147 grn. so as to try and help soften it a bit. It won't disappear by any means. But it will be a straighter push backwards as opposed to the hard snap of the 115 grn. And the 124 is a mix of each. Each gun will act different with a different ammo brand and, or a different ammo weight. So, experiment with as many brands, weights, and types that you can so you can find what the pistol likes, and what you like with the pistol.
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