RangerTrace Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) I've searched the forums and read the stickys, but I'm still curious how many of you use shok buffs in your limited guns. Edited January 24, 2009 by rangertrace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1b Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I do. I use them more for how they make the gun feel though. I prefer how a shock buffed gun shoots over a non-shock buffed gun. I'm sure they protect the frame a bit too! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheik_djibouti Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 my experience with shock-buffs are limited to single stack .45 1911s, and they always seems to cause more problems than not, so i gave up on them. i know a lot of folks who run them without any issues on high-cap guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkeeler Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) I have used them. I do not use them now found I did not need to. BK Edited January 24, 2009 by bkeeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Bad bad bad bad bad. Put a shockbuff in one of my limited guns, and you'll turn it into a piece of junk as far as recoil is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry273 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have used them with no problems, but stopped. Don't see the need.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I used to use them, but don't any longer, so I voted no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I use them in all of my 1911s and 2011s. They do seem to soften the shock to my elbows and wrists a bit and are cheap insurance. When you install them, just be sure to trim the edges so that they are no larger in size than the head of the guide rod. I also check them for wear every time I clean the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 They restrict slide movement, they come apart and jam things up, they aren't needed.....I voted no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 They restrict slide movement, they come apart and jam things up And you this how????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Tried 'em, hated 'em. while they did make the gun feel a tad softer in recoil, they always seemed to start to disentegrate during matches and gunk things up. For me, any percieved advantage in feel was outwieghed by the murphy factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 my experience with shock-buffs are limited to single stack .45 1911s, and they always seems to cause more problems than not, so i gave up on them. i know a lot of folks who run them without any issues on high-cap guns. +1. I love the way my .45 1911 shoots with one, for about the first 100 rounds. Then it gets all chewed up and causes nothing but problems. I thought it was because I had a Taurus 1911, but I guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 Bad bad bad bad bad.Put a shockbuff in one of my limited guns, and you'll turn it into a piece of junk as far as recoil is concerned. That says a lot to me!! My Full size CQB is the only pistol I have that came with one and runs 100% with one. Its a 38 Super and doesn't get shot nearly as much as my Limited gun. The main reason I asked the question, is because I was wondering about the longevity of my pistol. I need this pistol to last for as long as possible. I run a 14 pound recoil spring and replace them regularly. I have not tried one (shok buff) in my Limited gun and after reading these posts, I probably won't even try one!! THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraTen Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Bad bad bad bad bad.Put a shockbuff in one of my limited guns, and you'll turn it into a piece of junk as far as recoil is concerned. I'm going to side with Matt on this. Had a buff in my Springfield SS, I was doing nothing but chasing problems. Extraction and feeding failures, more than I could count. Really screwed up my whole year. Pulled the shock buff out and it all went away. Now it my most reliable gun. I'll never use them again. If you want a shot at turning your gun into a Jam-O-Matic this is a good place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice2 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 not a limited,..but my new HK P30-L 9mm comes with one installed from the factory. works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I will follow up to my original post, but remember, I tried them and don't currently use them now. But, I NEVER had a problem, never had one break-up or cause any malfunction. I replaced them about every 5000 rounds, and besides a bit of a circular indent from the spring resting against it, the Shok-Buf looked like new. Obviously, others have had different results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 They restrict slide movement, they come apart and jam things up And you this how????? Because I tried to sling shot the slide and couldn't get it to work with one in there, took it out and it was fine. I've also had them come apart and get jammed in places they shouldn't. After those 2 incidents I'll never use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 They restrict slide movement, they come apart and jam things up And you this how????? Because I tried to sling shot the slide and couldn't get it to work with one in there, took it out and it was fine. I've also had them come apart and get jammed in places they shouldn't. After those 2 incidents I'll never use them. I was hoping for a better story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Murphy Loves em..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I have been using them in all my pistols. Maybe it is time to try shoot without them for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Just one more thing that can cause a problem as far as I am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 run them in my open gun and all my 1911's (SVI, Colt, Springer and Dan Wesson). Maybe I should buy a Lotto ticket because I've never had any issues with any of mine in any of the guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBoyle Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I have always used one and never had a problem. I change them about every 500 rounds or so. Whenever it gets chewed up early I know it is time for a spring change. Usually when I change it there are only light indents on it and it looks like it would easily do another 500 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm too have always used them, and have NEVER had a problem with them. Have seen them get a little chewed up in open guns, but never in my LTD guns. I check it every time I clean the gun and replace it when it looks like it needs it. Maybe some of you should clean your guns a little more often and check Mr. Shok Buff while you're in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebg3 Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Tried them over the years and hate the way they feel. I'm sure if I stuck with them I could get used to the feel...nah, they suck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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