MHSTC16 1 Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Thinking of putting a surefire buttstock on my Saiga 7.62X39 rifle. Wanted to see if anyone was using it and get some opinions on them. Also thinking of adding a blackjack recoil buffer and wanted some feedback on them as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobsolla 7 Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 their supposed to be good for about 7,000 rounds or so.they should also keep down wear and tear of the bolt assembly and reciever!(recoil buffer pad that is)my whole setup is still new,so no experience,but i still have one for the money, i figured why not try to keep wear down?good luck on the buttstock;i have a tapco,but there are so many good options out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KC913 324 Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 You shouldn't need a recoil buffer. The bolt doesn't always slam clear to the rear of the receiver making contact with the rear trunnion, but with a recoil buffer you're almost ensuring that it will hit the buffer and transfer that force to your rear trunnion every time you fire it, actually causing MORE wear than you would get without one. I would only use a buffer if your bolt is sticking, which it shouldn't be. If your bolt is slamming into the rear trunnion I would replace the spring rather than adding a buffer... Just my .02 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MHSTC16 1 Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 You shouldn't need a recoil buffer. The bolt doesn't always slam clear to the rear of the receiver making contact with the rear trunnion, but with a recoil buffer you're almost ensuring that it will hit the buffer and transfer that force to your rear trunnion every time you fire it, actually causing MORE wear than you would get without one. I would only use a buffer if your bolt is sticking, which it shouldn't be. If your bolt is slamming into the rear trunnion I would replace the spring rather than adding a buffer... Just my .02 The bolt has never stuck. The gun has ran flawless never a problem of any kind. I'm not sure if the bolt is slamming into the rear trunion or not. The rifle has very little recoil though. Maybe I don't need the buffer. This is my first AK and maybe its normal to not have much recoil I don't know. I ended up getting a ACE 7.5in stock with SAW grip installed it today and I love it. I appreciate your reply on the recoil buffer. I don't know that much about AK's and thats the kind of feedback I'm looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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