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Posted: 6/8/2016 12:52:12 AM EDT
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I run carbine buffers in ALL of my AR's (all midlength, never had an issue with carbine buffers), but am thinking of trying heavier buffers to see if it will dampen the recoil a bit (not that it's harsh). Just wanting to see if I can get lower recoil without sacrificing any reliability with ALL types of ammo. So I was thinking just going one step up to H buffer. H does not seem popular (seems the common is to jump right to H2, as they are everywhere). Does anyone know where to source some plain jane, no frills (and CHEAP) H buffers?
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I run carbine buffers in ALL of my AR's (all midlength, never had an issue with carbine buffers), but am thinking of trying heavier buffers to see if it will dampen the recoil a bit (not that it's harsh). Just wanting to see if I can get lower recoil without sacrificing any reliability with ALL types of ammo. So I was thinking just going one step up to H buffer. H does not seem popular (seems the common is to jump right to H2, as they are everywhere). Does anyone know where to source some plain jane, no frills (and CHEAP) H buffers? Thanks! If I understand correctly: Less weight = Less recoil. KAK has them for $25 https://www.kakindustry.com/ar15-h2-buffer |
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If I understand correctly: Less weight = Less recoil. KAK has them for $25 https://www.kakindustry.com/ar15-h2-buffer Quoted:
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I run carbine buffers in ALL of my AR's (all midlength, never had an issue with carbine buffers), but am thinking of trying heavier buffers to see if it will dampen the recoil a bit (not that it's harsh). Just wanting to see if I can get lower recoil without sacrificing any reliability with ALL types of ammo. So I was thinking just going one step up to H buffer. H does not seem popular (seems the common is to jump right to H2, as they are everywhere). Does anyone know where to source some plain jane, no frills (and CHEAP) H buffers? Thanks! If I understand correctly: Less weight = Less recoil. KAK has them for $25 https://www.kakindustry.com/ar15-h2-buffer I thought it was more weight = less recoil? Because the bigger the weight the BCG uses more energy compressing the recoil spring right? |
| If you want to add tungsten weight to slow down bolt speed, Geissele sells the weights separately. $20 each with free shipping. Not exactly cheap, but if you just need one weight that is probably cheaper than buying a new H1 buffer. Drive out the roll pin, remove the rubber tip and replace one of the steel weights with tungsten and reassemble. At least you know what you are getting and there will be no questions of quality. |
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Buy two cheap carbine buffers and make on H buffer. You can get the carbine buffers for around $8 each or you could buy one H buffer for $20-$22. Pretty sure carbine buffers have steel weights only. No tungsten. At least that's how mine have been. ETA:. You could buy an H2 from PSA for $19.99+shipping. Try that. If you feel an H would work better after trying that you simply remove one of the tungsten weights and replace it with one steel weight from your current carbine buffer. |
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+1 Try PSA, should be cheaper than most dealers.
Also try AR15.com Equipment Exchange, the orange link button are on the upper right corner of the web pages (next to Build Your Rifle orange button). I've got 4 carbine gas system 16" barrel carbines and one other I installed myself a midlength 16" medium contour barrel, all Colt brand and I run H buffers on all of them, I mainly use .223 commercial and 5.56 military surplus 55 gr and 62 gr ammo, they all work fine without any issues. Standard carbine buffers work on all of them too but I prefer the heavy buffer because it slows down the cycle of the BCG for better reliability, on all of mine I also use M16 full auto bolt carriers, again heavier weight than semi auto carriers to slow down the cycling (YMMV). |
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Pretty sure carbine buffers have steel weights only. No tungsten. At least that's how mine have been. ETA:. You could buy an H2 from PSA for $19.99+shipping. Try that. If you feel an H would work better after trying that you simply remove one of the tungsten weights and replace it with one steel weight from your current carbine buffer. Quoted:
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Buy two cheap carbine buffers and make on H buffer. You can get the carbine buffers for around $8 each or you could buy one H buffer for $20-$22. Pretty sure carbine buffers have steel weights only. No tungsten. At least that's how mine have been. ETA:. You could buy an H2 from PSA for $19.99+shipping. Try that. If you feel an H would work better after trying that you simply remove one of the tungsten weights and replace it with one steel weight from your current carbine buffer. You are 100% correct. I was thinking of making an H2 out of H buffers. Carbine buffers only have steel weights and you need one Tungsten to make a H or more for H2's or H3's. |
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You are 100% correct. I was thinking of making an H2 out of H buffers. Carbine buffers only have steel weights and you need one Tungsten to make a H or more for H2's or H3's. Quoted:
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Buy two cheap carbine buffers and make on H buffer. You can get the carbine buffers for around $8 each or you could buy one H buffer for $20-$22. Pretty sure carbine buffers have steel weights only. No tungsten. At least that's how mine have been. ETA:. You could buy an H2 from PSA for $19.99+shipping. Try that. If you feel an H would work better after trying that you simply remove one of the tungsten weights and replace it with one steel weight from your current carbine buffer. You are 100% correct. I was thinking of making an H2 out of H buffers. Carbine buffers only have steel weights and you need one Tungsten to make a H or more for H2's or H3's. All good man. I think I knew what you meant. Just wanted OP to have correct info. Hard to keep track these days off the top of my head personally. 
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KAK also sells a buffer where you can make just about any weight buffer you desire, while its $50 it comes will options not provided by others.
KAK buffer assortment |
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Thanks man! That's the cheapest I've seen them (although they list "heavy" as 3.9oz vs the usual 4.2oz). I've ordered a few to give them a try. Thanks again! |
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