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Post by TA on Aug 31, 2003 20:58:30 GMT -5
Dubble,
In an earlier thread you mentioned a chewed up Shok Buffer was a good indication as to the health of the recoil spring. How long do the Shok Buffers last generally. I just got some from Brownells but haven't had the time to install them. I also got the parts to change out the mainspring housing insides, but it looks like Springfield is going to have my gun another 3-4 weeks for refinishing. In the mean time I will change the springs in my Llama.....when I find the time.
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Post by DoubleAction on Aug 31, 2003 21:08:22 GMT -5
TA;A Shok Buffer can last anywhere from 500 to 1,000 rds,depending on the type of ammunition and recoil spring that your using.At less than a dollar each,I replace mine at around 500 rds.I know you're anxious to get your Springfield back.
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Post by MrBond on Sept 1, 2003 8:21:50 GMT -5
Me being not to involved of what is in the inside of the gun, would I be correct in GUESSING that the shok buffer is what is in the inside of the recoil spring? If this is true how does it come out of the recoil spring? My guess is some sort of clip ? Am I two for two or did I fail
Mr Bond
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Post by DoubleAction on Sept 1, 2003 11:03:21 GMT -5
Mister Bond;To understand the purpose of the Shok Buffer is first to understand the recoil spring and how the slide cycles on the frame.When the slide travels to the rear,the force of it's energy is absorbed through the recoil spring.When the rearward travel stops,the recoil spring becomes fully compressed with the recoil spring plug coming into contact with the guide rod head.The Shok Buffer is a piece of rubber composite that is in the shape of the guide rod head,that is place on the guide rod,with the recoil spring between the recoil spring plug and the head.When the slide completes the rearward travel,the shok buffer cushions the contact made by the recoil spring plug and the guide rod head,because the buffer is sandwiched between the two parts.It is also worth mentioning that the guide rod head is set in the frame,so the frame is a subject of the battering as well.I'm no writer but I did my best to explain;any questions?
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Post by DoubleAction on Sept 1, 2003 11:11:13 GMT -5
Another note;Some pistols are different,where as the recoil of the slide rests upon the compressed spring,rather than a guide rod head and recoil spring plug.The Sig Sauer P- Series Pistols are one example of this applied design.Another good reason for the use of woven steel recoil springs.
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Post by DoubleAction on Sept 1, 2003 11:30:35 GMT -5
This is a shok buffer system called The Comilloni Frame Saver;it features a full length guide rod with a dual buffer head for inner and outer shok buffs.The outer buffer rests on the frame.I converted a Colt Officer's ACP,with it's short recoil of the 3 1/2 inch barrel,for use with this system.It involved cutting back the slide to accomodate the use of a reversed recoil spring plug.I also replaced the dual factory springs with a single Wolff recoil spring. groups.msn.com/GUNMENII/tomsguns.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=295 |
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Post by TA on Sept 1, 2003 16:59:25 GMT -5
Thanks DA. I will let you know how the results of the parts change works out.
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