Recoil Buffers--

[t-amzn 0]

Wanting to install a recoil buffer. I have them on my AK's. Does anyone have any experience with these on the 12?

[stokstad 4]

Wanting to install a recoil buffer. I have them on my AK's. Does anyone have any experience with these on the 12?

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Got one on mine. Works good. I have heard of certain brand buffers possibly causing a problem but I cannot remember which. Blackjack is what I use

 

 

Oh and welcome to the board

Edited September 24, 2005 by stokstad

[steve467 0]

Wanting to install a recoil buffer. I have them on my AK's. Does anyone have any experience with these on the 12?

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Got one on mine. Works good. I have heard of certain brand buffers possibly causing a problem but I cannot remember which. Blackjack is what I use

 

 

Oh and welcome to the board

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I use a Blackjack "black" buffer, works great.

 

Steve

[ironhead7544 35]

I have a Buffertech AK model buffer. Doesnt fit the Saiga 12. Its too short to block the bolt carrier. I called them and they tried it on their Saiga 12. They said sorry, wont fit. If you look at the FAQ section under " Cut recoil in half" you will see the buffer installed and it does not extend far enough into the receiver. The Blackjack buffer looks a lot longer and I will be ordering some from them.

[Jeric 0]

Welcome t-amzn,

 

I use the Blackjack "green" buffer. Works fine, no problems, slips right on and fits perfectly.

 

Jeric

Edited September 24, 2005 by Jeric

[dodgedakota64 0]

I installed one this morning made by Buffer Technologies. It fit perfect with 0 problems. I remember their AK buffers used to be clear in color, but the 1 I installed this morning was blue.

 

Josh

[topmaul 42]

I got a sheet of 1/4 inch rubber and made a few and I love them you can buy them or make them yourself. I'm a believer in buffers they are the greatest thing sinse pre sliced bread.

[Cobra 76 two 2,677]

I have a Buffertech AK model buffer. Doesnt fit the Saiga 12. Its too short to block the bolt carrier. I called them and they tried it on their Saiga 12. They said sorry, wont fit. If you look at the FAQ section under " Cut recoil in half"  you will see the buffer installed and it does not extend far enough into the receiver. The Blackjack buffer looks a lot longer and I will be ordering some from them.

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I'm not sure what you are talking about but picture a bunny with a pancake on his head.

This is the Buffertech AK buffer I have in mine and it works great.

I have a Blackjack in one of my other S-12s and it too works great.

I made the one in my AK out of hard rubber and it works just as good as the other two for a whole lot less money. (free)

Edited September 24, 2005 by Cobra 76 two

[Gaddis 1,689]

The "Action Recoil Reducer" sold by the Dillon company (yes - the reloading press maker) fits the Saiga-12 perfectly too (besides being much cheaper than the Buffertech). ]

[t-amzn 0]

Thanks for the welcome--I decided to try one of each that I took off my AK's. The Buffertech is stout and Im not sure if it will be too stiff. The Blackjack off my 56 Im hoping will be just right. I know that this is off topic but I happened to notice Cobra that it looks like a Ace external reciever block on your one 12. Do you like it, and curious why you didnt go with the more flush look of the internal block?.--

[Cobra 76 two 2,677]

Yes I like it alright. I probably would have gone the other route with the cut the tang block but it was already on the gun when I got it. Unlike some of the Ace folders I have seen, this one is straight in line with the barrel. I did put the Hogue grip on the saw PG and I like it much better now.

[ironhead7544 35]

Cobra 76 two: Thanks for posting those pictures. I took mine out and compared it. Mine is a little different and I think the recoil spring is higher than yours. When I installed the Bufferteck unit, it only extended maybe 1/8 inch into the receiver and the bolt carrier would have just broken it at that point. It also didnt fit the recoil spring guide and was at a forward angle. It would have to be at least 1/2 inch longer to stop the bolt carrier. It could be that some changes were made on the late models. Mine has a production date of DEC 04 according to the paperwork. The Blackjack unit looks longer.