Just a quick survey to get a feel for how many 1911 or 1911 clone owners use a recoil buffer, and if the decision to use a recoil buffer was driven by suppressor use with your 1911 or clone.
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IUD
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I used one before I knew better. What truely batters your frame is when the barrel swings down and stops against the frame.
Finding the correct spring weight for the ammo you are shooting is the best way to avoid premature wear.
Finding the correct spring weight for the ammo you are shooting is the best way to avoid premature wear.
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Same as Poacher....
However .... I am not close minded to the idea and I am currently trying out one of these from EFK:
Cons... Harder to field strip, screw at the end of the guide rod has loosened up while firing .. only one time however..
Harder to get the slide back and in the locked position.
Pros:
Recoil pulse softened, full length guide rod that you can field strip w/o taking apart, and provides more cushion to the frame.
I think using it on days you shoot a lot of volume may have a benefit, but would not use in the "field" until I can confirm reliability.
It works well and is the best I have played with to date.
However .... I am not close minded to the idea and I am currently trying out one of these from EFK:
Cons... Harder to field strip, screw at the end of the guide rod has loosened up while firing .. only one time however..
Harder to get the slide back and in the locked position.
Pros:
Recoil pulse softened, full length guide rod that you can field strip w/o taking apart, and provides more cushion to the frame.
I think using it on days you shoot a lot of volume may have a benefit, but would not use in the "field" until I can confirm reliability.
It works well and is the best I have played with to date.
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