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Thread: Trp operator. Shok buff ???

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  1. #11
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    I've never used the buffers in my TRP or other 1911s with the exception of my Wilson. It had one when new and I've kept one in it for several years without any problem.

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    Kind of an old thread. I've been running a shok buff in my TRP Operator for several years and have had absolutely zero problems. I am using the stock recoil guild rod, a 19 lb hammer spring and a 17 lb recoil spring. I use Virgil Tripp springs and followers in Chip McCormick 10 Rd mags. Now I am absolutely OCD about maintenence and cleaning. Full detail strip cleaning every time I shoot and springs replaced about every 5,000 rounds.

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    I've read the negative reviews and warings that I face imminent death by running a shok buff. I shoot quite a bit. Just about every week. I also burn up my duty ammo about every three months. I am personally confident that the shok buff does not adversly effect the reliability of my pistol. For someone less meticulous it might be an issue.

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    I like the shock buffs when I'm out shooting for a day, but never when I carry.

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    I got caught up in the shock buffer hype a few years back till I had one come apart and jammed my pistol. I'm thankful it happened in training and not on duty.
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    Lot of pros and cons about them but I wouldn't take a chance in my carry guns.
    "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort,
    to protect themselves against tyranny in government." - Thomas Jefferson

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    Another thing to consider here is the recoil spring should be changed every 2000 rounds on a full size gun.
    As the spring gets tired the Buff is going to get chewed up faster.

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    Handgun Shock-buff Recommendations: 06-10-2012
    Ed Brown: Does not recommend the use of Shok-buffs in any of their guns and there is not enough room to accept a standard thick Shok-buff and sling-shot.
    Les Baer: Shipped with a Shok-buff in at least their 5” Premier II guns but it is rumored that all or most will not sling-shot with the Shok-buff in place.
    Wilson Combat: Shipped with a Wilson Combat Shok-buff in their 5” guns only.
    A Shok-buff does limit the length that the slide travels backward.
    Not all guns have enough room to use a Shok-buff and still slingshot.
    Examples: Ed Browns, on at least the Executive Target & Les Baer, on at least the Premier II do not have enough room for a standard (.100-.105 thick) Shok-buff and still slingshot.
    Guns that do not have enough room for a Shok-buff can exhibit 2 negative characteristics that could prove fatal in a life or death scenario.
    1) Slide may not go back far enough to slingshot, that is allow the slide to be pulled back just enough to allow the slide to go forward to battery.
    2) Shok-buffs may limit rearward travel enough to not allow the slide to stay open on last round fired.
    Other than those limitations, Shok-buffs are a matter of personal preference & / opinion.
    If you are not familiar with a Shok-buff's limitations and use one, eventually it will screw you up, and not always at a convenient time.
    Dawson Precision markets a .100 thick aluminum Shok-buff (# 032-001 DP 1911 HiCap Aluma Buff Shock Buffs) that is used by a lot of the gamers & competition shooters. Ones using it seem to be quite satisfied with it. These will not work in Les Baer or Ed Brown handguns without modification due to their thickness.
    Joe Cominolli of Cominolli Custom makes a shock absorber type of device that requires 2 different thicknesses of Shok-buffs. He generally sells them as a combined set but if you call him he will sell you only the thin ones, which are black in color and measure about .062 thick.
    I modified a standard .105 thick Shok-buff a while back by sanding it down to about .08 thick for my new Ed Brown Executive Target. Works like a charm.
    I shoot 6 different .45 autos, five 5" & 1 6" longslide, all wear 1 piece or 2 piece full-length guide rods, all are Shok-buffed, & all fully sling-shot.
    I do not suggest that everybody else run a FLGR.
    I do not believe in cutting coils, removing material from the back of the slide dust cover, and I believe that

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