buffer weight issue

[Dcommoncents]

I didn't want to chime in because I also don't want to push you, but I have to say I agree with LRRPF and Ksw. After the effort and $ you've already put into this, why not spend a half hour opening the gas port. Even if you don't have a drill press you could easily do it with a hand drill. Just determine the maximum drill depth you can go without marring the bore opposite the gas port and put a stop on the drill bit or some electrical tape to tell you when to stop.

To each his own brother -- I'd just hate to see you abandon the barrel prematurely when an easy fix is in reach.