New Lightweight 1911

[George Hill]

Carbon Fiber grips might lighten up even more.

 

[zahc]

Why does everyone keep saying that the shorter guns have a shorter recoil stroke? They shoot the same shells right? I can see how the fullsize has more mass, but it should have the same momentum.

 

[PCRCCW]

Its dependent on the gun. But....typcially, when you shorten the slide/barrel length, you shorten the amount of room for the recoil impulse/slide movement also.
You also have less room/thus a shorter recoil spring..it all adds up to a shorter recoil stroke............The momentum IS the same so typically a heavier weight recoil spring is in order.
My fullsize CZ 9mm's use a 16-18 lb recoil spring, the same gun in the Compact uses an 18-20 lb recoil spring.......same momentum in a shorter space needs a stronger spring to stop compared to the longer movement offered by the fullsize gun.
Shoot well.

 

[19112XS]

I've had good luck with the sorta beige shok buffs. They seem a bit denser than the blue ones and last longer too. Check and replace often. They're cheap.

How's the accuracy on yours, Marko? Do you notice more muzzle flip than with a standard weight? (Are follow-up shots a bit later?)

Edit>>Guess it would help if I read all the thread before I post. Please ignore above.<<Edit