Shok Buffers
- Thread starter jackrabbit000
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I never install one in my 1911, but did shoot a club member's gold cup with the buffer installed. the recoil did feel lighter. Then one or two months later, that buffer broke(not sure how long has he had it though) and he didn't bother to install one again.
the buffer itself looks very similar to the one integrated on the guide rod in HK P30, but install differently as an add-on and should work with the factory spring because the member told me that he never changed his spring.
the buffer itself looks very similar to the one integrated on the guide rod in HK P30, but install differently as an add-on and should work with the factory spring because the member told me that he never changed his spring.
If we all had that opinion we'd be in the stone age still. Inventions are just starting points, not meant to be the final products.
We would still be chasing airplanes like the wright brothers, not commuting in a 777-300 at 35000 ft
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- Juan de Fuca subduction zone Yiiikes
Do you know who John Browning was? When it comes to shok buffers I remember Col Jeff Coopers words which are applicable here: "A perfect solution to a non existent problem". Also do you know who Jeff Cooper was
For no scientific reason I just run an 18.5 in my 45s. I don't shoot max loads and the guns cycle fine. Gives me some peace of mind
I've only had one where I could feel the slide battering, and the spring inside was both obviously too short, like it was for a commander (or cut down) and far too soft, like for a 9mm.
I've only had one where I could feel the slide battering, and the spring inside was both obviously too short, like it was for a commander (or cut down) and far too soft, like for a 9mm.
Do you know who John Browning was? When it comes to shok buffers I remember Col Jeff Coopers words which are applicable here: "A perfect solution to a non existent problem". Also do you know who Jeff Cooper was
Definitely do, but I don't need to live in the past
turbo_bird
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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I put one in my 460 Rowland conversion just for giggles, but not in any of my other 1911's.
Kristian
Kristian
I did read it. And my post stands
It not my fault you cant differentiate between someone actually inventing something to solve a problem and someone seeing an opportunity to use marketing to make money off of gullible people.
You mean like the guy that compares the evolution of manned flight from the wright brothers to 777s to shock buffers?
Shawn
I use them in my 1911 GSG, in my 1911 Trojan, and my 1911 SAM. Also had a Walther p22 and a SIG 229 and a CZ 75B I used them in. No reason why, but always have and they have never caused me any trouble. Couldn't tell you what it was like shooting without them maybe someone who has bought a pistol off me could say if it's ever caused any problems.
maybe someone who has bought a pistol off me could say if it's ever caused any problems.The standard 1911 spring is 16#. A 18.5# spring might help when firing the gun and reduces the wear on the gun when the slide cycles back but you have to remember that the slide slams forward that much harder too. The reason for installing a Wilson Combat Shok Buffer was to keep the 16# spring. Changing it out every 1000 rds or checking it every time you clean it and you wouldn't have to worry about it breaking apart.
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