Recoil reduction systems

[Fuzz]

Has anyone ever used these. There are several brands out there. Do they help? Is one better than another?

Thanks for any assist.

[kneelingatlas]

I have used the SpringCo on my CZs and Tanfoglios, but didn't care for it. I found the difference to be barely detectible and at that I didn't like the difference I felt (a little bouncy).

[robertbank]

They might delay the recoil but physics is physics. What Newton said is a law not a theory.

Bob

[bountyhunter]

The variable spring rate effect accomplished by these type of products is supposed to reduce PEAK recoil impulse by reducing the force needed to allow the slide to unlock and come out of battery, ergo the initial recoil pulse may be lower in magnitude. Note that total recoil energy is unchanged.

I have used similar devices on about 6 different guns because they prevent frame battering and the captive spring makes the gun easier to strip.. I have never noticed any reduction in felt recoil, but that's subjective. I have used Springco and Norecoil.com types.

ADD: I would be really interested if somebody did some tests with a "g" meter mounted to the gun to see how the variable rate recoil spring devices change the recoil impulses. I saw such data many years back, kind of interesting.

Edited September 27, 2014 by bountyhunter

[Fuzz]

Thanks guy's. I am still doing some research but it seems most feel this is at best a 10% assist at best.