1911 recoil buffers - Y/N?

[Big Frank]

I had FTF issues with mine and buffs, and now that Independent mentioned it I couldn't sling it reliably either. Buffer definitely  impeded rearward motion to the detriment of operation.  If my pistol ends up battered to death, I''ll  toss one down in its memory and honor its commitment to reliability above all else.

Buffs seem to be in the same category as ammo. if the latest, greatest ammo won't feed reliably in your carry would you use it?  Those that want to maximize survival chances in the SHTF situations know that answer.  If you have no problems with buffs modifying the normal operation of your carry pistol, by all means use them. Apply common sense liberally.

Yeah. If they ever start causing me trouble I'll quit using them immediately. I think if the buff rotated slightly it would slow down the slide and make it short stroke, jam, etc. The buffs I have fit so tight they don't spin around. They aren't too thick either. I can easily pull the slide back from locked open with one in the gun. Every brand of buffs seems to be a different material and dfferent size. The ones I have work great. They're black and flat have a tiny W on them. Must be Wilsons but they're OLD ones.