Quote Originally Posted by gotm4 View Post
Flaring might work Ned. But the flared end would have to be no larger than the body of the buffer so that the spring wouldn't drag on it.
If the buffer roll pin hole was counter sunk first, then the roll pin flared into the counter sunk hole, this method might work.

Any excess roll pin material sticking above the flare could then be filed down flush with the buffer body.