recoil buffer

The title says it all. Do any of you guys use those rubber (or maybe polymer in certain cases) "buffers" on your AKs or 10/22s? I've heard people say they'll actually put more wear on the rifle and some peyote swear by them. If you use them, why? Do they offer recoil reduction? Would you...

I am a fan of traditional double action pistols, party because I'm a bit clumsy. Also, my hands are weak and the slide mounted safety levers, the ones that 1911 fans love to hate, make slide manipulation easier for me. My problem is making my new KP345 more pleasant to shoot and manipulate. The...