The Firing Line Forums

Go Back   The Firing Line Forums > Hogan's Alley > Handguns: The Semi-automatic Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old September 16, 2012, 11:14 AM   #1
thedudeabides
Senior Member
 
Join Date: August 22, 2012
Posts: 1,031
HK's recoil damper polymer thingy

Does it work?

As the owner of a P30, P30L (both in 9mm) and HK45--and former owner of a USPc45 and 9... I have to say there's no real benefit when compared to the recoil in my polymer and metal Sigs.

...or is it there to prolong the life of the firearm?
thedudeabides is offline  
Old September 16, 2012, 11:27 AM   #2
TunnelRat
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 22, 2011
Posts: 12,153
My understanding was it was there to prolong the life of the frame.

TBH, I kind of think it is BS as the only proof that it does what it claims is from statements from HK themselves.

(And I am even an HK fanboy).
__________________
Know the status of your weapon
Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges
Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture
Maintain situational awareness
TunnelRat is offline  
Old September 16, 2012, 11:29 AM   #3
10mm4ever
Senior Member
 
Join Date: December 11, 2005
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 808
HK uses a buffer or 'recoil reduction system', to reduce impact on the frame. HK uses fiberglass filled nylon because it's more rigid. Naturally, it can't tolerate flex quite as well as some of the others polymers, hence the buffer.
10mm4ever is offline  
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:04 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This site and contents, including all posts, Copyright © 1998-2021 S.W.A.T. Magazine
Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: thefiringline.com
Page generated in 0.05542 seconds with 10 queries