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3/28/2010 6:53:27 AM EDT
Just a few days ago I was searching through the internet looking at some parts to improve a few things on my TLE and came to a recoil reduction system from STI... I know STI aint a bad company and I just wanted to know if anyone has any good info about these?

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=40860/sku/Bushing_Barrel__Heavy_Recoil_Master
3/28/2010 7:42:54 AM EDT
[#1]
This is my first 1911 so I am new to everything on the pistol. So if this is a useless part I want to hear what people have to say about it.
3/28/2010 8:42:38 AM EDT
[#2]
Try lighter bullets first?
3/28/2010 10:01:12 AM EDT
[#3]
I would try an EGW firing pin stop, with a small radius first.  Combined with a #23 mainspring.  

You can't repeal the laws of physics.  The small radius firing pin stop doesn't do that, but it does make recoil a bit more manageable.

Compensators work also, however, they work by directing gas backwards, like a recoiless rifle.

Consequently, they are quite loud.  

Simple weight works well to lessen recoil.

Practice also works well.
3/28/2010 3:42:30 PM EDT
[#4]
It works and I woud recommend for your range pistol. If for carry, no.
3/28/2010 5:43:22 PM EDT
[#5]
Get the gun as low in your hand as possible. Don't lock your elbows.  The right grip and stance has a lot to do with recoil control.

Never tried a recoil master system.

3/29/2010 4:14:27 PM EDT
[#6]
Practice....practice......practice.

Recoil reducers IMHO make for a less reliable weapon as it's not a part that is designed into it. If the caliber your shooting is too much pick a lighter bullet, a smaller round or handload something that works well for you. I find shooting my 10mm first really helps to reduce the felt recoil when I switch to the .45.
3/29/2010 5:17:38 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Get the gun as low in your hand as possible. Don't lock your elbows.  The right grip and stance has a lot to do with recoil control.

Never tried a recoil master system.



Agreed. Once I learned to get a neutral grip on the gun, the gun started to recoil more predictably which I think is just as important as trying to reduce the recoil.
3/29/2010 6:58:56 PM EDT
[#8]
Handload...

Seriously. Using the right powder can produce near factory velocities without it recoiling as much
3/30/2010 7:58:45 AM EDT
[#9]
+1 on the oversize firing pin stop. Easy and cheap way to eliminate recoil. My kimber tle feels like a low velocity 9mm. Cant go wrong with this
3/30/2010 8:12:38 AM EDT
[#10]
Gimmicks will never be as affective or as practical as learning proper technique.
3/30/2010 8:23:28 AM EDT
[#11]
The EGW firing pin stop set up will delay the action unlocking a bit which will reduce muzzle rise and perceived recoil.  Fun stuff.  I agree with 1911smith on application and I think I'll try it on a range gun.  Might have to get the spring weights right.

That being said, I've never had a problem with the recoil of a 45acp.  A 38 subbie with +P I don't like.  But I can shoot a 1911 all day (minus financial considerations).