Pretty poor statement. There is always room for improvement or upgrades. eg. Stoner didn't think of lefties when he designed the M16 and I have a BCM ambidextrous charging handle installed on my AR-15. Sure, it's not needed but it sure is an improvement on the original design. So back to my original post, not needed but...
Shok Buffers
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Pretty poor statement. There is always room for improvement or upgrades. eg. Stoner didn't think of lefties when he designed the M16 and I have a BCM ambidextrous charging handle installed on my AR-15. Sure, it's not needed but it sure is an improvement on the original design. So back to my original post, not needed but...
That's a good point I had not considered. I run weaker main springs as well, which is another reason I felt I ought to up the recoil somewhat. I grease my locking lugs too, to cushion them against peening. I grease the whole blinking gun, actually lol
mebiuspower
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- Morontario
That and accuwedge.
Replace your recoil spring every 5,000 rounds and you won't have to worry about premature wear on your slide. If you still decide to use a shock buff, make sure you replace it every 1000 rounds or sooner if needed.
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- Juan de Fuca subduction zone Yiiikes
In your opinion, I'll leave it at that
I can't imagine all the tens of thousands issued to the troops in all the conflicts that didn't have the shok buffer, full length rod etc, the horror, the horror
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I use a shok buffer in a Colt lightweight commander because I only shoot it with full power 230 grain loads and don't want to batter the frame. In my combat commander I don't bother but I do change the recoil spring every 1500 rounds.
I suspect that even casual recreational shooters shoot their handguns far more often than combat troops shoot theirs.
44Bore.
I suspect that even casual recreational shooters shoot their handguns far more often than combat troops shoot theirs.
44Bore.
So I guess full length guide rods, beavertail grip safeties, ambi thumb safeties, flat mainspring housings and adjustable sights shouldn't be on a 1911 either, seeing as JMB didn't design the 1911 with them. Foolish statement, but you're right about the shock buffs, they're useless and rank up there with the accuwedge.
TW25B
Well actually... the original 1911 that JMB designed and was produced did have a flat MSH. The arched MSH on the 1911A1 was a requested change by the US Army who felt the flat one was causing their cavalrymen to shoot low.
as to the original topic, I have no opinion of shok buffs as I have never seen a reason to use them.
as to the original topic, I have no opinion of shok buffs as I have never seen a reason to use them.
You forgot the magwell and 8rd mags. lol
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- Juan de Fuca subduction zone Yiiikes
Don't forget the tactical rail to add lights, spikes or other useless tactical dildos
Don't forget the tactical rail to add lights, spikes or other useless tactical dildos
Can't find any because you bought them all.
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- Juan de Fuca subduction zone Yiiikes
Haha
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Don't forget the tactical rail to add lights, spikes or other useless tactical dildos
Lights are very much useful... The spikes and dildos, not so much... Not that i've had any time with either.
TW25B
Buffer came with my Norc 1911 I got here on the EE. Gun was set up for use with 45-08 and that's what I'll be running a lot of the time at least while in the bush. Buffer looks pretty battered and not exactly sure how many rounds it's seen. The buffer in this application gives me piece of mind and I'll continue to run one.
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- West Quebec
Used a buffer on my older Smith 41 when I ran out of CCI Standard velocity and had to use Mini mags they seem to work fine
I had one in my 1911 but found the slide would not lock back with the buff installed. I took it out and have fired thousands of rounds with 15 pound variable recoil springs. Shooting just over major power factor haven't had any issues and don't feel like I am missing something without the shok buff.
