Talk:Rheological fluids based firearms mechanisms

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Does this mechanism actually exist, or is it purely hypothetical or experimental right now? The article talks about it as if it's in use in some cases (it "is a method", it "controls the recoil. . .", "[a] computer chip is needed. . .") and gives the impression that it's not (yet) in use elsewhere ("A typical application for heavy ordnance would be. . .", "A RB-MECHANISM will be able to support the bolt-head. . .", etc.). Which is it? The lead ought to specify: is it in wide use, are there a few prototypes around, or is it only found on drawing boards? —Charles P._(Mirv) 19:41, 6 November 2006 (UTC)

Hi,

It’s an experimental design for firearms designers. But, the technology are already utilized in most high end cars and some ex-works have been done on this subject. But mostly to achive vibration/recoil control.

Such mechanisms can be either a rotating or a linear device. Currently the costs do not motivate commercialisation of this technology for smaller firearms.