GSG 1911 Buffers

Yogi05

Yogi05

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Got my new GSG 1911 this week and now I am seeing these recoil buffers for sale in a couple different places. A plastic or rubber "shim" that sits between
the slide and frame contact areas. The buffer slides over the recoil
spring guide between the guide and spring. Designed only for
GSG 1911 .22LR model.

Are these things essential?

I only had a chance this weekend to fire 50 rounds through it but not a single hitch. Flawless. I'm impressed in every way so far. Feels good and very much like my Colt 45, nice sights (have switched to the higher front sight but haven't tried it yet) good finish and fit. The manual safety is a tad snug but I'm sure it will loosen up. Wood grips are a touch "sharp" at the moment but that'll change too with handling. I don't care for the texture of the metal but it's definately not a deal breaker.

All in all a good review from me.
Now, opinion on these buffer things?
 
For a peace of mind, it is better to have it to take away some stress of the slide since the slide is pot metal. By the one that come from blue line( the importer of GSG). The red buffer, I think one pack of six only cost you about eight bucks and will last of quite sometimes.

Trigun
 
Blue Line said:
Dear Yogi05,

Our website has been updated with the new GSG red buffers.

Best regards,
Matt
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Will Blue Line be sending out 'red buffers' to dealers that are selling the GSG 1911 .22lr for customers who already have one? :confused:

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NAA.
 
Dear NAA,

Blue Line sourced a company to make us upgraded buffers on our own, these are not a GSG product so we will not be wholesaleing them.

Best regards,
Matt
 
I use a common faucet washer - got a bunch laying around - with the OD that is slightly oversized. I slide it onto the rod then just trim around with scissors. The washer is thicker than the original buffer so it withstands hi-velocity rounds better & lasts longer. Also, keep your cleaning chemicals & lube away from the buffer.
 
aridan said:
I use a common faucet washer - got a bunch laying around - with the OD that is slightly oversized. I slide it onto the rod then just trim around with scissors. The washer is thicker than the original buffer so it withstands hi-velocity rounds better & lasts longer. Also, keep your cleaning chemicals & lube away from the buffer.
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The issue with buffers in 1911-type pistols is a long one. I used to install them in my .45 and 10 mm and over time I found them to be useless. I cannot believe that the recoil of a .22 needs a buffer to protect either slide or frame. In a serious gun it can cost you a match of your life if the buffer sheds bits - if not replaced regularly - and prevent the slide from locking up. In the GSC their only use would be to make you feel better. If the gun needs a buffer, then one has serious long term problems due to poor choice of metals.
 
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