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Polyurethane Buffers on 10/22s. Hype or necessary accessory?
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:09 pm
by bubblewhip
Just looking to get some Polyurethane Buffers for my 10/22. But I'm honestly wondering if this product is really necessary. People go on about how it reduces wear by allowing the bolt to not slam on a hardened steel pin.
Seriously though? 10/22s have a reputation of just running FOREVER with literally dozens of thousands of rounds with zero issues. A steel pin is worth way more than a polyurethane one, wouldn't Ruger just build them to come with it if it was worth it to them and their warranty department to do so?
Re: Polyurethane Buffers on 10/22s. Hype or necessary access
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:14 pm
by Yogimus
I wouldn't buy it.
Re: Polyurethane Buffers on 10/22s. Hype or necessary access
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:25 pm
by Greg
There are lots of things that aren't strictly needed but exist to make people feel better.
Re: Polyurethane Buffers on 10/22s. Hype or necessary access
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:28 pm
by First Shirt
I usually put them in 10/22s to minimize damage to the frame. Necessary? Who knows? It's not the bolt slamming in the frame that I'm worried about, it's the bolt slamming into the recoil buffer pin in the aluminum frame.
Re: Polyurethane Buffers on 10/22s. Hype or necessary access
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:41 pm
by Weetabix
I have a couple of 10/22's. I put the poly buffer in one, then forgot to see if it made a difference. Hmph. Must get out shooting again.
Re: Polyurethane Buffers on 10/22s. Hype or necessary access
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:51 pm
by randy
Greg wrote:There are lots of things that aren't strictly needed but exist to make people [strike]feel better[/strike] spend money
FIFY
Re: Polyurethane Buffers on 10/22s. Hype or necessary access
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:07 pm
by Greg
randy wrote:Greg wrote:There are lots of things that aren't strictly needed but exist to make people [strike]feel better[/strike] spend money
FIFY
I actually trimmed that same thought out of my original post. Thought it was a little too cynical.
Re: Polyurethane Buffers on 10/22s. Hype or necessary access
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:32 pm
by Weetabix
Greg wrote:I actually trimmed that same thought out of my original post. Thought it was a little too cynical.
Come on. You're letting me down. I thought we were developing a rhythm here. You're Ambrose Bierce, and I'm Pollyanna.
Re: Polyurethane Buffers on 10/22s. Hype or necessary access
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:42 pm
by Greg
Weetabix wrote:Greg wrote:I actually trimmed that same thought out of my original post. Thought it was a little too cynical.
Come on. You're letting me down. I thought we were developing a rhythm here. You're Ambrose Bierce, and I'm Pollyanna.
Yep. That's why it was funny- the very thought of me leaving something out because it was too
cynical. What was I thinking?
Anyway, peace of mind is a valuable thing as well.
Re: Polyurethane Buffers on 10/22s. Hype or necessary access
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:21 pm
by bubblewhip
I just ordered 3. Hey, they are made in Canada, they cost 12 bucks including shipping, and we'll see how they run.