Arsenal SGL20 Saiga questions

[Zebb105]

Hey all , I got my first AK over the weekend and took it right to the range. I showed up late so I only got about 10 shots in before they closed . I picked up some of my spent shells and noticed a dent or stamp mark in the side of all of them . I did a quick web search , found out its a common thing . One person said something about a "buffer" to help with the problem . So what I want to know is what this buffer is , where it goes? How will it effect my AK , pros and cons ? Thanks

[TOrrock]

It's not a problem, it's normal.

Recoil buffers are one of the only things I've seen make a properly functioning AK **** up.

Don't mess with what works....embrace the dent, cherish it, it means your AK is healthy and running as it should.

[Zebb105]

Thanks Templar, thats what I needed to know.

[Dave_M]

It's not a problem, it's normal.

Recoil buffers are one of the only things I've seen make a properly functioning AK **** up.

No kidding. The only valid reason I've ever seen for a recoil buffer is for builders who cut the rear channel for the bolt carrier too large so it pops off the rails without one.

[shooter521]

One person said something about a "buffer" to help with the problem . So what I want to know is what this buffer is , where it goes? How will it effect my AK , pros and cons ? Thanks

In the context you describe (dinging brass), I believe that person was talking about a "port buffer" which installs at the rear of the ejection port, rather than a recoil buffer which fits onto the recoil spring guide.

http://www.robertrtg.com/valmetbuffer.html

[Jay Cunningham]

There are valid reasons for recoil buffers, just not on a standard config. If you are running a suppressed gun they can be of use.