1911 recoil spring buffer.

[Davidc]

Will it damage the pistol if it is used without the rubber buffer that sits in the recoil spring assembly. I spoke to someone that shoots a 1911 and he recons that it is ok to shoot without it. I have F/S league this Sat and cannot find one in Bloemfontein.

[ikor]

You don't need the buffer. It may help if you are shooting thousands of rounds in practice, but even then the switch-out rate is crazy and you will need lots of buffers. I say change your recoil spring every 5000rd and your hammer spring every 10,000 and don't worry about it.

[SSP]

The gun was designed work without it. It works better without it.

[Davidc]

Thanks guys.

[Alpha_Mike]

Will it damage the pistol if it is used without the rubber buffer that sits in the recoil spring assembly.

It should not damage the pistol .............. unless you are running a very light recoil spring. If you are running a 12/13lb spring, rather fit a heavier spring, just in case.