December 20, 2012, 09:13 PM | #1 |
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AR Buffer.
I am putting together my first AR-15 and was going to order a buffer and spring tonight. I found this buffer for $11 dollars.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Carbi...%20carbine.htm And these other buffers of different weight for $37 http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/H3-Ca...rbine%20h3.htm Does anyone know what the differences the weight would make? and is it worth the extra money? I don't really have a set budget for this build but don't want to get more expensive parts for no reason. Thanks for your help. |
December 20, 2012, 09:46 PM | #2 |
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Heavier buffers slow down cycling. The general wisdom is to run the heaviest buffer that will let the gun reliably cycle, but then again, few people have several and swap them out to see how it runs.
You can start with the cheap one, and if it seems like the thing is running rough (things bouncing off the back of the buffer tube, etc.), then go heavier. |
December 20, 2012, 09:47 PM | #3 |
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There are 3 weights in the buffer. In the standard carbine buffer all three are steel. H has one tungsten weight, H2 has two, and H3 has all three tungsten weights. A heavier buffer will delay extraction and reduce load on all the parts, too heavy and it may not strip the next round from the mag.
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I use a Spike's ST-T2, and have been happy with it.
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Thank you for the reply and chart, I suppose I will go with the cheap one unless it is not running correctly.
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December 22, 2012, 10:29 AM | #6 |
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All my AR15s have the standard buffer. If there are no problems when you shoot it, no need to go looking for one.
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The only ARs that generally need heavier buffers are SBRs and 16'' carbine length rifles (most run fine though).
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short vs long
I was converting a conventional Colt stock AR to a collapsable six position magpul and noticed that the buffer in my Colt was much longer than the ones I have seen pictured. Is that because the original stock had more room for the spring and buffer to collapse? Do they even use the older longer buffers any more?
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If you are building a 16 inch AR with a carbine gas length, then you can probably use H or H2 buffers. Carbine buffer will be fine too, though.
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Thanks for all the replies everyone I just ordered the cheap one and will see how that runs.
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