PinnedAndRecessed
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I've got a highly modified 1911 with a Wilson recoil buffer. I shoot mostly reloads (200 grain copper plated ahead of about 6 grains Unique).
Lately the gun has had some ejection problems. Some of the pros on this forum suggested the recoil spring is too strong (18.5 pound Wilson). I'm going to drop to a 16 pounder.
But what about the recoil buffer? Is this as important as some say? My smith said he would not use one in his defense 1911 because the buffers have been known to break and jam the gun. Others say the buffer is necessary to keep the slide from cracking the frame.
Thanks in advance.
Lately the gun has had some ejection problems. Some of the pros on this forum suggested the recoil spring is too strong (18.5 pound Wilson). I'm going to drop to a 16 pounder.
But what about the recoil buffer? Is this as important as some say? My smith said he would not use one in his defense 1911 because the buffers have been known to break and jam the gun. Others say the buffer is necessary to keep the slide from cracking the frame.
Thanks in advance.