BigGabe Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Thought about installing a some shock buffs on my 1911's. Are they really needed or are they more trouble then they are worth. Right now the guns are running pretty well at 100% with out any installed. Just wondering. Gabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 NO NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 no no no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCKev Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 No, asked the same question sometime back got the same answer's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Little actual benefit and can cause a lot of problems... Usually at the worst possible time. Used to be a popular mod but few still fool with them. Don't even get them off the prize table anymore where I usually finish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 NO. Benny, I'm glad to see you're still on here from time to time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) YES! I've used them for 4+ yrs. and just like the way they feel. I prefer running a gun with one, than one without. I've had absolutely zero problems in 3 2011's running CP shok buffs. Edited September 24, 2010 by Chris Keen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBoyle Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Yes Always used them. Always check them to see if they extend beyond the edges of the back of the guide rod. I just take an exacto to them if they do. You do not want them rubbing the slide at all. (learned that the hard way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGabe Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Thanks for the quick replies. Seems like the no's have it. I'll leave well enough alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxfedlt1 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I went mid ground and chose the aluminum buffs. No issues, and it has the same feel as the poly ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) No! No! No! No! Edited September 25, 2010 by bkeeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo! Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 It would be nice if they didn't tear apart inside of your gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 If your goal is to change the recoil feel of the gun, go ahead. It will fail at the worst time. If you're trying to save your frame/slide, don't bother. I've looked inside guns with 100K+ rounds and there's not a darn thing wrong with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastarget Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 just what Benny and Matt said, NO,............... unless all you do is shoot +P+ loads........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Yes. I run one in my Benny Hill-built Fat Free .40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZ Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 If your goal is to change the recoil feel of the gun, go ahead. It will fail at the worst time. I do use them to change the felt recoil of the gun...and I've never had one fail or cause the gun to fail...but then I inspect it everytime I clean the gun which is every time I shoot the gun. FWIW, I use CP buffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robot Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 No! Screws up my Kimber. ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouSlide Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Haven't seen the need for 'em, myself. Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 If your goal is to change the recoil feel of the gun, go ahead. It will fail at the worst time. I do use them to change the felt recoil of the gun...and I've never had one fail or cause the gun to fail...but then I inspect it everytime I clean the gun which is every time I shoot the gun. FWIW, I use CP buffs. Steve did you just read my mind? Couldn't say it any better myself. I put a brand new CP shok buff and a ISMI recoil spring in my gun right before the Michigan match last weekend, and the gun ran absolutely superb! Never better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 NO! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Tompkins Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 NO! I tried them, no benifits, and lots of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirveyr Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Thought about installing a some shock buffs on my 1911's. Are they really needed or are they more trouble then they are worth. Right now the guns are running pretty well at 100% with out any installed. Just wondering. Gabe If your gun is running at 100%, then you should without a doubt, use a Shock-Buff. Most of these so-called-experts that are saying "NO" built custom 1911's for a living and know nothing about the subject. I vote "NO", BTW. However, I am a land surveyor and I own a few 1911's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011BLDR Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 No shock buffs reduce the cycle length of the gun by the thickness of the buff, thus changing the cycle time of the gun and continues to change as the shock buffs compresses (wears). I don’t utilize them for this reason I use the correct spring for a given load. Out. 2011BLDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 No shock buffs reduce the cycle length of the gun by the thickness of the buff, thus changing the cycle time of the gun and continues to change as the shock buffs compresses (wears). Just how far do you think the shok buff is going to compress? 1/8"? 1/4"? How long do you think it takes for it to compress that far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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