[ARCHIVED THREAD] - H-buffer

Posted: 9/4/2006 4:44:14 PM EDT

This may be a dumb question, but what the heck is an H-buffer? What's the difference between it and a regular buffer/spring?

Posted: 9/4/2006 5:00:49 PM EDT

[#1]

in short

the "H" stands for Heavy

meaning the buffer is heavier than a regular standar buffer

this aids in slowing down the bolt upon slamming back towards the shooter....in turn reduces recoil a little bit.

i have an H buffer and have been debating going w/ a 9mm buffer.

Posted: 9/4/2006 7:38:46 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
i have an H buffer and have been debating going w/ a 9mm buffer.

Try the 9mm, you'll be glad you did.

TS

Posted: 9/4/2006 8:03:48 PM EDT

[#3]

So is the 9mm heavier than an h-buffer? Lighter than a standard buffer? What's the deal there?

Posted: 9/4/2006 8:41:21 PM EDT

[#4]

A standard 9mm buffer is heavier than a regular carbine buffer and the H and H2 buffers. It takes away ~~some~~ most of the harshness of the carbine system. The H3 is a little heavier than a standard 9mm buffer and there are heavier (Colt) 9mm buffers. The H3 is probably the heaviest one that could be used in a 5.56mm carbine as a combat weapon. The heavier 9mm buffers were designed to be used in full auto 9mm carbines.

TS

Posted: 9/5/2006 3:43:26 AM EDT

[#5]

All spelled out here: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=12&t=289782

Posted: 9/5/2006 4:06:22 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
i have an H buffer and have been debating going w/ a 9mm buffer.

Try the 9mm, you'll be glad you did.

TS

Im Glad CHEAPER than a H3

My RRA 9mm buffer has weights inside no screws and green rubber at the end and is Black

not like the RRA catalog

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