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sic_semper_tyrannis

A question to AK owners
« on: March 06, 2013, 01:23:26 PM »
Would you recommend getting a buffer insert for the AK, or do you think it can cause issues in the long run? Preventing the bolt carrier from impacting the receiver should reduce wear and tear, right?
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nathanm14fan

Re: A question to AK owners
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2013, 01:32:42 PM »
Don't use it. The rifle was never designed to use it, and it has no use other than to potentially break the rear trunnion. A solution in search of a non-existent problem.
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nf9648

Re: A question to AK owners
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2013, 01:37:23 PM »
Just another means of parting you and your money, not necessary in your rifle, does nothing positive or negative.
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Dogadobo

Re: A question to AK owners
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2013, 05:45:37 PM »
My observation - I notice the impact of the bolt on the rear trunnion is relatively less with a buffer than without
However the AK was originally designed without one anyways... 
Its up to you...
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Kingkeoni

Re: A question to AK owners
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2013, 06:13:17 PM »
The only time I use one is with the Texas Weapons System dust cover rail.

The rail seems to necessitate it.

Other than that I've blasted literally thousands of rounds out of AK's with no need for a buffer and no ill effects to the rifles.
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Re: A question to AK owners
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2013, 07:05:31 PM »
Used one briefly but pulled it after the first couple of mags, haven't used one since.

I still have it, yours if you like... Try it, keep it, or pass it on, up to you  ;D

Let me know & Ahui Hou  :shaka:

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Sturmgeschutz

Re: A question to AK owners
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2013, 03:03:25 PM »
I have one in an under folder ... Seems to work better then a ham sandwich. I put it in to soften the bite of the wire stock.
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Re: A question to AK owners
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2013, 03:06:33 PM »
Its cheap part and you never know. The spring pretty much binds up first anyway.
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Re: A question to AK owners
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2013, 05:01:16 PM »
I've put them in half of my AK's...reason being is I forgot to get them for the other half.... :-\

It's a buffer....why not put it...no metal to metal contact...sounds good...plus it's cheap ;)

Of course we can't reinvent or fix what aint broken on an AK but I'd get it :thumbsup:

The recoil is significantly lighter...well at least when I used them....
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Re: A question to AK owners
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2013, 09:15:03 PM »
Again I have one of those bumpers if the OP want's to give it a try... Free-99 to anyone who needs it  :shaka:

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sic_semper_tyrannis

Re: A question to AK owners
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2013, 02:27:41 AM »
No thanks. I have a buffer, I was just trying to see if AK owners thought it was a useful addition.
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