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By drilling and customizing buffers, they're attempting to simulate or adapt these components, possibly to improve performance, durability, or weight distribution. The mention of adding weight with specially crafted buffer plates aims to solidify the structure and reduce vibrations, similar to military standards.
Vibration and Material Stability: Old vs. New
A recurring theme is the difference between vintage and modern hardware. The speaker reminisces about "the old days," noting that many older pieces were “ginseng”—likely a colloquial or misheard term—but primarily emphasizing that older equipment tends to be more solid in build.