Like um!
They work perfectly in all my 1911's. When I carry, no shock buff. When I shoot 100-200 rounds at the range, I run them. Never wore one out yet. I also use them in my Mini-14. Do you need them? Yeah, why not.
Great upgrade
Works great on my series 80 Colt. Still locks the slide back when empty, and I can still sling shot the slide. Maybe now I will not have to restake my front sight ever again.
1911 shock absorber
great buffer and well made. Haven't worn out one yet, but had no issues on my Colt WWI & WWII Reproductions.
100% functional in S&W 1911 E-Series
1) Shok buffs aren't meant to reduce felt recoil while firing. Instead, these are meant to (theoretically) increase the life of the 1911 frame against slide battering. For many veteran 1911 shooters, loss of ability to "sling shot" or "power stoke" a 1911 slide-locked gun equipped with a shok buff back to battery is already a known issue. The obvious solution is to simply press down on the slide stop to release the slide instead of using the slower sling shot or power stroke methods. Recommend using shok buffs only when practicing, plinking, and perhaps competing too (i.e., when of course the gun is most likely to be fired much). For SD/CCW, law enforcement, hunting, and tactical uses, simply don't install a shok buff (i.e., when the gun is not going to be fired much if at all). 2)I recently discovered that I could power stroke a slide-locked S&W 1911 E Series (SKU-108411 "Enhanced") that is equipped with a shok buff. The slide stop notch in the 1911 E Series slide is cut a little smaller than mil-spec allowing for this capability. In the context of the using shok buffs, I presume this is more by coincidence than by design. f1
Great Addition
Installed on my Ruger SR1911 in just a few seconds. I shot mine along with a friends that did not have one installed. The recoil reduction was small but noticeable. It's designed to also protect the frame from constant impact. I can't really comment on that, as it would take many thousands of rounds to see those effects. As a side note though, I would not use this on a carry/defensive weapon. It's one more thing that "could" go wrong, at the very wrong time. Mine is used solely for competition and target practice. I clean it after every range trip and inspect it at that time. Usually around the 1,000 round mark I notice it wearing down and replace it. They are very inexpensive insurance and the benefits completely outweigh the possible concerns for my application. I did not notice any shortened movement of the slide to the rear. The gun will return to battery whether I use the slide release or the "slingshot" method of reloading.
simple insurance
easy way to protect the frame and at just over a dollar apiece why not?
Very nice buffers!
Well, I purchase this buffers to make recoil softer and prevent damage on frame. I use them with 18.5 lb recoil spring because I shoot only factory loads 230 gr.Easy to install recoil is soft and double taps are fast!
These are tough!
Shot several hundred rounds on the same shock buffer, and have seen little change in the buffer. I can't say if they help, but it certainly hasn't hurt the function of my firearm, it doesn't get in the way, and it's cheap, so kind of like an aspirin a day, why not?
protect your .45
I have used these buffers as well as others. They all do exactly what they are supposed to do. They keep the dust cover from coming into contact with the frame on your .45. This happens when a spring wears out or when an underpowered spring s put into the gun. It's a fine product that's cheap insurance.
Quality
I have always used these on all my 1911 pistols. Great fit, easy install, does what it is designed to do.
