RECOIL BUFFER and ACCU WEDGE

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - RECOIL BUFFER and ACCU WEDGE

Posted: 10/3/2004 5:59:05 PM EDT

I'm a new AR-15 owner and I want to protect my investment for the long term. How beneficial is it to add these and what exactly do they do? Are there any disadvantages to having them? I thank anyone that can help me with some input.

RECOIL BUFFER?

ACCU WEDGE?

Posted: 10/3/2004 6:26:40 PM EDT

[#1]

Ummm... Recoil buffer is needed for the rifle to function, unless we're talking two different things.

Accuwedge simply retards most/all of the play between the upper and lower receiver when installed correctly.

- BG

Posted: 10/3/2004 6:31:23 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Ummm... Recoil buffer is needed for the rifle to function, unless we're talking two different things.

Accuwedge simply retards most/all of the play between the upper and lower receiver when installed correctly.

- BG

Oh... So there's already a recoil buffer in the rifle? Sorry for seeming ignorant, but I'm still learning about this machine.

And the ACCUWEDGE... are those recommended or just a waste of $5 bucks?

ANYTHING ELSE (accessories) THAT ANYONE WOULD RECOMMEND TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF MY AR?

Posted: 10/3/2004 6:52:45 PM EDT

[#3]

Buffer technologies has a recoil pad that goes on the buffer and is supposed to help protect the buffer face from the bolt. haven't shot with mine yet. they are 7$ i think from brownells.

Posted: 10/3/2004 7:00:34 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Buffer technologies has a recoil pad that goes on the buffer and is supposed to help protect the buffer face from the bolt. haven't shot with mine yet. they are 7$ i think from brownells.

Prolly get all mangled over time.

Posted: 10/3/2004 7:07:37 PM EDT

[#5]

Since the bolt is touching the recoil buffer, there is no *impact* to buffer - plus using it requires you to push the buffer in to get the top to close - PITA
If it came loose it could bind in the tube, I would also guess that the increase in overall length is not a good thing.

Bad Idea

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - RECOIL BUFFER and ACCU WEDGE

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