I have the A-zoom aluminum snap caps in several calibers and they're great for cycling the action. However if you're going to be running a lot of drills with your pistol, I think these are pretty cool:

 

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=9923 ... T_TRAINERS

 

They don't hold up quite as well but they're cheap and plentiful ($23/50 for 9mm) so if you lose a few while running stoppage drills at the range, no big deal.

 

My 7.62x39 aluminum snap caps especially have taken a lot of abuse, so if you're going to run them hard anyway...

for what its worth.. I just picked up the Knoxx stock at a local shop on an impulse buy.. the one I purchased is just the standard one (NOT the recoil reducing one).. and accessing the safety is totally manageable..

What a good price on these stocks?

I bought one slightly used for $80 including shipping (for the recoil reducing model - highly recommended)

 

New - Midway sells them for $119, which is pretty good

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=974135

is it really worth the price for the recoil reduction model over the non recoil reduction?

is it really worth the price for the recoil reduction model over the non recoil reduction?

 

Only one way to find out! But unless you plan on shooting alot of slugs or buckshoot, then I'd say no.

I got mine for $100 when midway was having a sale on them. I like the recoil reduction, even for birdshot. it helps to stay on target.