Check out my try at a written review! M&P Buffer.

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Hey everyone, I had a chance to try out the SI shock buffer in my M&P .40.
Here's the review done in my humble style of writing and a few fun pictures.




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I had recently seen on the Strike Industries website that they were looking for reviewers for some of their new innovative products. I had already been contemplating trying out their shock buffer and was elated when I got word that they would send me a shock buffer to try for my Smith & Wesson M&P .40.
As soon as I received the package and had this little neon green buffer sitting in my hand I thought to myself, self, I don’t really see how this small piece of poly plastic could help much but hey, it’s easy to install, only retails for $9.99 and worth a shot. Now the buffer itself fits my full size M&P .40 perfectly. The buffer sits snug in the lower frame in front of the trigger group. When I reassembled the pistol I was happy to see that the buffer did not impede the slide whatsoever and even gave a softer feel when racking the slide back. I did notice the buffer created less travel for the slide but did not cause any trouble with the ejection of rounds as I’ve seen with other buffers.
As far as the big question goes as to whether or not it’s advantageous to have the Strike Industries shock buffer in your pistol the answer is simply heck yes, it’s great. I took my M&P out to my local range and put a few hundred rounds through the pistol with and without the buffer installed. I have to say the buffer has found a permanent place in my pistol. With the Buffer installed I noticed much less recoil, muzzle rise and “snap” if you will. The biggest difference I noticed was after a few hundred rounds I had a significant decrease in hand fatigue and wrist discomfort compared to how my hand usually feels after some time at the range. My shooting partner that day also had the same experience. The bottom line is if you’re looking for an inexpensive addition to your pistol that reduces recoil and diminishes hand fatigue then Strike Industries Shock Buffer is the way to go.

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Thanks for reading and definitely give these a try in your pistol.
 
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You know that if you use a full metal gun (not polymer), you Won't be "fatigue" , because you won't have the "snapy" recoil of a polymer gun :p), so no need the Green little toy.
 
"Glock Buffer" ?? Im assuming that was meant to say shock buffer in your title. Having said that I tried shock buffs in 1911's and Glocks and have had very mixed success. I dont run them in anything at all anymore, because in Glocks they make literally no difference, and in 1911's they caused all sorts of issues because of the shortened slide cycle, including not being able to sling shot the slide anymore, which is a major downside. Having to be replaced far to often before they start to disintegrate was also a major downside. That piece might work fine for you now in your M&P but I would keep an eye on it, they do have a life cycle, and for 10 bucks a pop I'd be pretty hard to convince that it would be worth it, considering you would need to replace it every 1000 rounds or so.
 
I'm far from the toughest guy around when it comes to recoil but my M&P40 is definitely pleasant to shoot "as is". I can't imagine needing one of these devices at all--actually, a high-end 1911 I owned until last year had a similar device in it (from the buyer I had bought it from). During a competition it came apart and jammed up the pistol solid until I disassembled it. I contacted the manufacturer and asked if they'd spec'ed out the device and they said unequivocally that they did not recommend them. I would apply the same logic to this "solution waiting for a problem" piece of gear.

(Edit: sorry if I sound harsh--your review is well-done with good, clear pictures. It's the device itself I have concerns with)
 
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Great pics! The review, although a little short, clearly conveyed your thoughts. For $10 I would probably pick one up if it were at a local store . . .
Thanks for sharing your foray into the bumpy realm internet product reviews!
 
Rivalen said:
I think you might have some malware playing with your host file hehe :D
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Not to derail, but I tried Googling "Strike Industries" at home and at work (yeah, slow day here) and when you click on the top link it takes you to a .ru site. I don't think it's Strike Industries' fault, though, since if you Google the part name you get their real website: http://strikeindustries.com/shop/index.php/pistol-enhancements/smith-wesson.html
 
I've heard shock buffers may induce failures in your pistol due to it shortening the slide's cycle but I guess it doesn't matter much when your just standing at the line shooting paper. My Beretta 92A1 has a metal buffer but it is only there to increase the service life of the frame, not to lessen recoil.
 
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