Avenida Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 You talked to the factories and they say no. Lots of people swear by them and say it add longevity to the pistol. It takes stroke away, it reduces impact of metal parts, it is useless, it is a gimmick, it feels weird, it feels great, blah blah. At the end? who is right? Besides all anecdotal information, what is you first hand experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
223to45 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I have used them, but only the aluminum ones.I cant say I noticed much difference in operation. There was barely any Mark's on them, so I determined my gun wasnt getting beat up .Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 25 y. ago I was part of a team sponsored by a gun manufacturer. I was the only one who used the buffers that i made and the slide never broke and everything else of the team would break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 6 hours ago, yigal said: 25 y. ago I was part of a team sponsored by a gun manufacturer. I was the only one who used the buffers that i made and the slide never broke and everything else of the team would break. I remember reading your story in another thread. Thank you for posting. I guess that based on this you would recommend a buffer regardless of recoil spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 29 minutes ago, Avenida said: I remember reading your story in another thread. Thank you for posting. I guess that based on this you would recommend a buffer regardless of recoil spring? You have to constantly check them and replace them in time, otherwise there will be problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I tried them. The slide was difficult to lock to the rear when installed, and they were destroyed in about 300 rds. Haven't used them since and will never. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I use a 3mm thickness buffer for 9mm after 9k it's still like new. My gun differs from the model produced in regular serial production for the same model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 I am running 40sw major in a 2011 pistol. gun locks back as normal. buffer has 1500 rounds and looks new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 10 minutes ago, Avenida said: I am running 40sw major in a 2011 pistol. gun locks back as normal. buffer has 1500 rounds and looks new svi ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I've used them for years and never had any problems. Change them every year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I used to use them in my 1911 .45 ACP loaded to PF 170, until one day, at a match naturally, the gun failed. Brought it home, took it apart, and it was the rubber buffer had fallen apart and jammed up the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Its all about personal preference in how you like the recoil impulse to "Feel". Just keep in mind that adding a consumable part to a gun requires additional maintenance and proactive replacement. For what its worth, I have seen more neglected shock buffs jam up guns at matches than cracked slides without them in 40 caliber major power factor guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_B Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, CHA-LEE said: Its all about personal preference in how you like the recoil impulse to "Feel". Just keep in mind that adding a consumable part to a gun requires additional maintenance and proactive replacement. For what its worth, I have seen more neglected shock buffs jam up guns at matches than cracked slides without them in 40 caliber major power factor guns. Used shock buffs many years ago and experienced some jams saw many more caused by the buffs. Haven't had a shock buff in my guns for over 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 I am the kind of guy that takes the gun apart after every use. the buffer I use is not rubbery but more like a solid plastic with some flex to it, so when it gets dented it shows... in other words, after 1500 rounds still looks like new with zero deformation. My friend runs the same buffer but with a lighter recoil spring and in 1000 rounds you start to see some noticeable wear on the buffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 3 hours ago, yigal said: svi ? yes Sir, it is a SVI. Why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 They’re cheap enough that you can try it and if you don’t like it, not a major cost. I use the aluminum ones and like the feel of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 57 minutes ago, Avenida said: yes Sir, it is a SVI. Why do you ask? I'm always happy to see someone driving Rolls-Royce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 fine pistols yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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