Post by "DoubleAction" on Apr 12, 2004 17:57:04 GMT -5
The Frame Saver is similar to the Shok Buffers, except that it puts cushions on both sides of the guide rod head to protect the frame and slide from the metal to metal battering during recoil, while absorbing shock.
I thought this system would be beneficial with the shorter recoiling 3 1/2" barrel of the Colt Officer's ACP. Not only did it eliminate the dual binding recoil springs, it provided a more simple approach, using a single 22 lb Wolff recoil spring, on an even compressing full length rod.
With the rod, was the installation of the more durable reversed recoil spring plug, with a contact shoulder. The installation of the reversed plug required removing an amount of metal on the slide's dust cover, equal to that of the shoulder's thickness.
The results for improvement changed the recoil to one of less impact and metal to metal pounding, making follow up shots and target aquisition smoother.
I thought this system would be beneficial with the shorter recoiling 3 1/2" barrel of the Colt Officer's ACP. Not only did it eliminate the dual binding recoil springs, it provided a more simple approach, using a single 22 lb Wolff recoil spring, on an even compressing full length rod.
With the rod, was the installation of the more durable reversed recoil spring plug, with a contact shoulder. The installation of the reversed plug required removing an amount of metal on the slide's dust cover, equal to that of the shoulder's thickness.
The results for improvement changed the recoil to one of less impact and metal to metal pounding, making follow up shots and target aquisition smoother.
