The Nielsen device, or recoil booster, is crucial for reliable semi-automatic pistol function with suppressors on recoil-operated firearms. It decouples the suppressor's mass, allowing the barrel to cycle properly. Simple blowback pistols and some delayed blowback designs do not require them, but most modern 9mm pistols benefit significantly. Demonstrations show a Glock failing without a booster but cycling perfectly with one.
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