Shok Buff

[Roverron]

Originally Posted by Jubz

Thanks all for your collective IQ points. Off it goes ...

Wait...is it a Cali thing? ....Sorry just had to poke a stick....none of my DWs have or came with SB's neither did my NH T-3 or my RIA's or my WC. Nice gun by the way! Need range report!

[skosh69]

"Friends don't let friends use Shok-Buffs"

No Ron, it's not a Cali thing.....

[AutoMag]

They are not needed in any 1911..........just a marketing gimmick!!!

If you choose to use one in a carry gun and if you are engaged in a situation where it is needed the buff could come apart and jam the 1911, not good.

I should not say if it comes apart but I when because it definitely will.

[titanse05]

They have no business on any 1911.

I had one installed on my Heritage and after little usage it came apart and sieze the slide up. Had to strike the back of the slide with a rubber mallot to get it loosened up. Never again!

[Roverron]

Originally Posted by skosh69

"Friends don't let friends use Shok-Buffs"

No Ron, it's not a Cali thing.....

Just had to stoke the issue...Luv Ya, Ell!

[Razorwire]

My DW VBOB did not come with a SB. I did install one on my Mini-14 though, but I don't carry the Mini concealed.

[Riverpigusmc]

Wilson doesn't recommend them in any gun under 5". Simple solution. Put it in before the range, take it out when you clean it before carry. Cheap insurance against frame battering, especially in a cast or alloy frame. YMMV