@digger440
I took my sexy side charger AR upper out today with a selection of buffers.
Since we both shoot lefty I thought you might be interested.
My rifle is a 16" dissipator with triangle handguards, flat top side charging upper, and A2 stock. Odd duck, but I like it and this one is mine, not many others similar to it.
Rifle buffer - pelted in the face with brass
Carbine buffer - brass missed my face, kind of brushed my right shoulder since I am shooting lefty.
Slash 45 cal buffer - custom made by Arfcom member Slash (I think) when Cav Arms lowers and Oly Arms 45 cal uppers were a thing. Brass was still coming near my face.
Palmetto State Armory 45 cal buffer - Blue poly end - Ended up with an extra one of these from a previous purchase. Slowed the bolt WAYY down, threw the brass way over my right shoulder and probably into the fella two benches over. It was funny watching the bolt go "Kachunk" back and then forward but the main thing is it kept the brass off my face. Actually enjoyed putting a few rounds down range for a change.
Just to confirm I put the carbine buffer back in, and confirmed yes, still hitting my shoulder. Replaced the extra heavy 45 buffer for a few more shots.
Anyways, thought I would share my trials with you. Hope you get yours figured out.