Absocold Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 The discussion on skokbuff usage is neither here nor there. Opinions vary. And until someone does an acceptably scientific test, that's' all it will ever be - an opinion. So until that day, if someone feels they help, more power to them. However, a worn or damaged shokbuff should be removed or replaced immediately. They are wear items that should be replaced before they fail. And like every other part on the gun, they must be considered when diagnosing function issues. They can cause problems on guns with incorrect spring rates, both over and under sprung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 I got my Wolff springs! One question: the 14lb recoil spring is significantly longer than my stock 18lb one (slightly more than an inch). Should I be trimming it to match or just squeezing it in there? 5" Gov't gun if that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absocold Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 If the spring says it's for the size of 1911 you have, don't trim it or you'll lower the spring tension. As long as there's no coil bind through the slide's full travel, length doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 New springs are always longer than used ones, just run it for awhile and then compare again. You'll find the newer one to be close in length to the old one after some use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Don't forget to oil the gun profusely. I used Mobile One. I belong to the camp that believes in using alot of oil on 1911s. I have had feed jams because I didn't use enough oil on a newer STI. Lowered the recoil spring wt and actually oiled it very well. Problem solved. New mag springs can put alot of upward tension on the slide, slowing it down, inducing FTFs. A new gun and new mags have break in periods. Leave new mags fully loaded for several days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 I think I've got it fixed following several issue-free practices and a match. In total: - Beveled the bottom of the extractor - Pulled the Shok Buff - Replaced the 18 lb recoil spring with a 14 lb one - Remembered to slather it with oil before the match Thanks for all the insights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eureka1911 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 FWIW I run a 12# recoil spring in my loaded shooting 750fps ammo (172pf). I also installed a small radius firing pin stop from Harrison Custom. Gun runs great. Never once had a FTF in over 5,000 rounds with this set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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