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Have you installed a recoil buffer in your 1911 or 1911 clone?

Yes
11
31%
No
20
57%
My decision was driven by suppressor use.
0
No votes
My decision was NOT driven by suppressor use.
4
11%
 
Total votes: 35

im-ur-daisy
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Post by im-ur-daisy »

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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Post by markm »

I answered YES because I have installed one before. I don't currently use one because of the problems they cause.
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Post by Mongo »

I answered no but before I knew better in my early days I had one in a gun.
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Post by silencertalk »

Most people are against them as they can break and clog the gun.
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Post by Poacher »

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.
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Post by Dingle1911 »

I have one in my Colt Goverment. It was in there when I got the pistol and it has always worked so I figured why change what is working. I do replace it with a new one every so often. I do have several 1911's that do not have recoil buffers and they work fine too, so I don't think it is required.
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Post by JohnInNH »

Same as Poacher....

However .... I am not close minded to the idea and I am currently trying out one of these from EFK:

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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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Post by colblaster »

What Poacher said, a good recoil spring, replaced at regular intervals is the way to care for your 1911.
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