Buffer Technologies Ruger MINI-14/30 Recoil Buffer

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Would recommend this product.

85.7%

SKU: BUFT-RM14
UPC: 855727000068
Manufacturer: BUFFER TECHNOLOGIES

I took it to local gun shop and had it installed, and after he filed down the points on it, it worked beautiful Point taken when you get it just file down the ends of it the way that they cut it was causing the problem

We ordered and received a MSP recoil buffer for the mini-14 early October 2024. The buffer is not sized for the rifle as the buffer sits on the chamber barrel with the 'ears' sitting 1/4" higher than the ears of the receiver. This does not allow the barrel assembly to be seated back into the stock. My Mini 14 is the 180 series. We've contacted MSP via email with photos and still waiting to hear back from them as of November 16, 2024. Bill/ VA

I've had one range visit since installing the buffer. Overall it has a good feel. I was testing different ammo and magazines. I had a hard stoppage, that I am actually attributing to an aftermarket mag. I still want to run the gun through the paces to verify reliability.

Good product, seems to quiet down the action noticeably. Instructions on install could be better with some Be Careful notes for re-assembly.

This is the best investment any Mini-14 owner can make. I have had no problems with my gun. When I first received the buffer, I installed it and took my Mini to the range, and put eight(8) 20rd factory mags through it non-stop. Yeah, it got hot, but I did not have any FTE or FTF. IMHO, all the problems stated were from poor installation or poor magazines. Spend the money, and save your gun!!

I installed this in a new Mini target. Easy installation; just drops it in—no issues with the bolt locking open or stripping rounds from magazines. I haven't fired the rifle that much, before or after. Just enough to make sure it worked, is all. Time will tell for sure, but it makes sense to stop any slamming of metal on metal if at all possible. Get one. I think you will be happy with it.

The good product really does reduce felt recoil and quiet the action sounds from metal to metal contact. The only complaint I have is that it is a little big for the polymer stock. Tight fit but will go in with a little force. I fixed this problem by grinding on all sides until the stock easily fits. The bolt wouldn't stay open on the last round due to its buffer being too thick. Found down the thickness now works flawlessly. Good product HIGHLY RECOMMENDED just needs a little fitting.

Easy install, and works as described.

Best bang for your buck. This is the first thing you should upgrade on your Mini-14. The bolt carrier will not slam into your receiver, no malfunctions in operation, less strain on the rifle, and enhanced accuracy. All them AR-15s have buffers.

I’ve fired a few rounds through it so far and it seems to have noticeably improved recoil

Good idea but I experienced a noticeable amount of additional pull needed to release bolt from lock back position. From my analysis, the buffer's thickness is not allowing any tolerance to pull back bolt easily from its lock back position. I removed it before going to the range for a test run. I'll be reducing the thickness before remounting. An off the shelf nylon washer that was .125 thick worked much better.

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