10/22 Recoil buffer question.

[Napalm Bulldog]

Are they worth putting in? Also if so what's a good brand?

[Mojave Desert]

The buffers seem to smooth out the recoil forces since the bolt doesn't slam metal to metal on the backstroke. It is polymer, so I guess it can tear with extended use, so check at each cleaning. Mine is Volquartsen.

[Stewdabaker23]

Volksquarten, Tactical Solutions

[Summers]

I have two 10/22's one with the stock and with an aftermarket the aftermarket one is a small improvement, I mean it is only a $12 part so don’t think that it’s going to make a world of difference but just a slightly noticeable one. I picked up a shim kit for the trigger and the buffer was a package deal.

[MongooseV8]

KIDD

[kkp]

It stops metal from slamming into metal. There is a negligible, but noticeable (if you're paying close attention) difference in sound, but more importantly, it reduces wear.

I think the Kidd buffer is probably the best (its the only on that metal covered in polymer, which inspires a bit more confidence), followed by pretty much any of the polymer ones. I personally have ProMags because i wanted a spare (and needed 2, they come in 3packs) but I'll go to the Kidd ones IF I ever need to replace them.

They're all really inexpensive, and pretty much any will get the job done.

[roger1022]

I got a pack of all polymer Tuffer Buffers.

[Napalm Bulldog]

Thank you for all the feedback everyone , I found some Wilson Combat buffers. Says good to apprx 5000 rounds each. I ordered two.

[bohoki]

ive not seen the need in my live experience but i only have 3 of those guns i'm just a novice

[kkp]

ive not seen the need in my live experience but i only have 3 of those guns i'm just a novice

There's no huge need, but it saves wear and they're super cheap, so why not?

[.40CALIbear]

I went with a nylon bolt from Home Depot. I think it cost me .60 cents. The size was 1/4"x3". Just cut to size. The recoil seems a bit softer with less noise as a added bonus.

[clbshooter]

I am doing the same as 40 cal., seems to work well and at that price I made 4.