I got my ears pinned back on this one. Seems that there is supposed to be some space left when the bolt comes back. If it hits, that means you need a new spring. I had a buffer, but couldn't tell if it was getting hit so I took mine out and put a piece of masking tape in there. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet to see if the bolt hits the tape. Some smart ass said to stick your friends finger in there and he would tell you if it hits. ho,ho.
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I put buffers in most of my AK's.
Also, I've got a Galil .223 (AK) that I put a South African made buffer in and it makes the gun noticeably smoother.
10/22's will run smoother with a buffer pin in place of the metal rod as well, ask the guys at rimfirecentral (you know - the ones that can shoot the staples out of your target at the range :naughty
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But there are some types of after market buffers that can do more damage than good, just depends on the gun and type of buffer.
Also, I've got a Galil .223 (AK) that I put a South African made buffer in and it makes the gun noticeably smoother.
10/22's will run smoother with a buffer pin in place of the metal rod as well, ask the guys at rimfirecentral (you know - the ones that can shoot the staples out of your target at the range :naughty
.But there are some types of after market buffers that can do more damage than good, just depends on the gun and type of buffer.
Yes do search - more controversy than actual facts on them! Gunco has its own built-in search feature too BTW:
http://www.gunco.net/forums/search.php
I'll add to the discussion that a buffer is a good way to fix rails that were cut too much that cause the carrier to jump off the rails. I think every home builder has made that mistake at least once - I know I did This is the best reason I've found to use one. I have not experienced huge benefits in the recoil reduction department, which of course is anecdotal - it "felt" better but how do you measure that? Other rifles have them built into their design. SO does the AK *need* one or actually benefit is conjecture. Back in the day when they were first being developed, I was told that Finland? or somewhere was actually contracting to use them on their rifles. No idea if that was true or not, but I'd like to find what they discovered if they did so.
My buffer experience on a factory-built gun was that it changed point of impact while bench shooting by several inches. As with biggun, its a mystery since the bullets leave the barrel before recoil forces develop, so I can't wrap my head around it. I'm sure there's a very simple and logical explanation.
There's a bunch of FUD about them destroying your rifle and all this but I have yet to see proof... "show me the money" Makes for good debates, however!
http://www.gunco.net/forums/search.php
I'll add to the discussion that a buffer is a good way to fix rails that were cut too much that cause the carrier to jump off the rails. I think every home builder has made that mistake at least once - I know I did
This is the best reason I've found to use one. I have not experienced huge benefits in the recoil reduction department, which of course is anecdotal - it "felt" better but how do you measure that? Other rifles have them built into their design. SO does the AK *need* one or actually benefit is conjecture. Back in the day when they were first being developed, I was told that Finland? or somewhere was actually contracting to use them on their rifles. No idea if that was true or not, but I'd like to find what they discovered if they did so.My buffer experience on a factory-built gun was that it changed point of impact while bench shooting by several inches. As with biggun, its a mystery since the bullets leave the barrel before recoil forces develop, so I can't wrap my head around it. I'm sure there's a very simple and logical explanation.
There's a bunch of FUD about them destroying your rifle and all this but I have yet to see proof... "show me the money" Makes for good debates, however!
Nobody ever said anything about 'destroying AKs'.There's a bunch of FUD about them destroying your rifle and all this but I have yet to see proof... "show me the money" Makes for good debates, however!
They have caused H&K G3 type receivers to crack where the butt stock is pinned to the receiver.
This is because the gullible owners have no clue that their H&K already has a buffer in it, and stick a one inch polymer puck in front of the factory buffer (because it'll make their rifles run better [according to the advertising, anyway])
My point being: Do you honestly think these buffer manufacturers are smarter than the engineers who designed the weapon in the first place?
I think I don't care either way, to be honest.
I have read with my own eyes that people have stated that since the AK buffer forces carrier-to-receiver contact by taking up the dead space, that the rivets will egg out the holes over time. I've read that. On the surface it sounds good until you see the slow-mo vids of factory AKs hitting the receiver anyway. So IMO the jury is out on that one until someone can document the evidence.
But like I said I don't care either way. They do change the behavior of the rifle but they are not magic pixie dust... I cover my factory leather steering wheel with an aftermarket leather steering wheel cover because I like the way the bigger wheel feels. Doesn't mean I get better gas mileage however!
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