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If you shoot your full-size 1911 hard, you already know what years of the slide slamming into the frame can do. The Wilson Combat Shok-Buff Recoil Kit (part 64G) is the company's answer to that, and it's been a go-to tune-up for competition and range shooters for decades. It's a drop-in style upgrade that improves cycling, reliability, and accuracy without any permanent modification to your frame or slide.
The heart of the system is the Shok-Buff itself, a thin injection-molded poly fiber buffer that slips onto the guide rod between the spring and the head. It keeps the slide from battering the frame during recoil, which means less wear over the long haul and noticeably softer felt recoil, especially with hotter loads. Plan on swapping the buffer out around every 1,000 rounds so it keeps doing its job. The kit comes with six, so you've got a good supply to start.
The other half of the equation is the 416 stainless one-piece full-length guide rod and plug. A full-length rod keeps the recoil spring from kinking as it compresses, which gives you smoother, more consistent cycling and longer spring life. Wilson also includes two recoil springs, an 18 lb extra-power and a 10 lb reduced-power, so you can tune the kit to your specific load and shooting style. There's an extra-power firing pin spring in the box too.
This particular version is set up for Government and Gold Cup length 1911s in .45 ACP, and it fits a wide range of platforms including Colt Government and Gold Cup, Springfield, and many other full-size 1911 patterns. Worth noting: a barrel bushing wrench makes installation a lot easier, particularly when seating the heavier spring, so keep one handy. If you want a recoil setup that's both tunable and proven on the line, this is about as trusted as it gets.
It's built for full-size Government and Gold Cup length 1911s chambered in .45 ACP. That covers a long list of platforms including Colt Government and Gold Cup, Springfield Armory 1911 A1, and many other standard 5-inch 1911 patterns. If you're running a non-standard or custom build, double-check your guide rod and bushing setup first.
You get a 416 stainless one-piece full-length guide rod and plug, six Shok-Buff poly fiber buffers, an extra-power firing pin spring, and two recoil springs. The two springs are an 18 lb extra-power and a 10 lb reduced-power, so you can tune the system to your load and preference.
Plan on swapping the buffer out about every 1,000 rounds. It's a wear item by design, since it's the part absorbing the impact between the slide and frame. The kit ships with six buffers so you've got plenty to keep things fresh for a while.
Yes, that's a big part of the point. The poly fiber buffer keeps the slide from slamming into the frame, which softens the felt recoil, especially with hotter or competition-grade loads. The full-length guide rod and matched springs also smooth out the overall cycling feel.
It's a drop-in style upgrade that doesn't require modifying your frame or slide, so most shooters can handle it at home. That said, a barrel bushing wrench makes the job much easier, particularly when seating the heavier 18 lb spring, which is tough to compress by thumb alone. Keep one on the bench before you start.
| UPC | 874218002701 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 64G |
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| Product Type | Kit |
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