[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What buffer

Posted: 12/3/2008 4:21:54 PM EDT

What buffer is everyone running successfully in their 7.5" 5.56? I'm running an H2 but wonder if an H3 or a Spikes 6 oz. would be better.

Posted: 12/3/2008 5:38:45 PM EDT

[#1]

I have 9mm, works just fine. Infact all my carbine lenght 5.56 have them, also owning a few 9mms makes it easier to keep fewer spare parts on hand since they can be used in many of my firearms. Others results may vary.

Posted: 12/3/2008 5:48:53 PM EDT

[#2]

I run a 9mm buffer in my 10.5. I havn't tried it in the 7.5 yet but was wondering.

Posted: 12/3/2008 5:49:15 PM EDT

[#3]

RRA 9mm is all I run. 5 pistols, zero problems

Posted: 12/3/2008 10:38:12 PM EDT

[#4]

I would keep the H2 or go to an ST-SST.

Posted: 12/4/2008 6:28:58 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I would keep the H2 or go to an ST-SST.

Hey Spike's, I'd like to ask what buffer your pistol tube ships with. What's the weight on that?

Posted: 12/4/2008 6:49:33 AM EDT

[#6]

Standard buffer in 9.5". Runs fine.

Posted: 12/4/2008 7:39:52 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Hey Spike's, I'd like to ask what buffer your pistol tube ships with. What's the weight on that?

I think I read in another thread that Spike's ships their extensions with a standard CAR buffer.

I am using a 9mm RRA buffer on mine. ADCO Firearms has them in stock backordered (just checked - went out of stock last night I guess) for $23.50 plus $4 shipping. It's VERY hard to beat that price.

Posted: 12/4/2008 10:46:19 AM EDT

[#8]

Standard CAR ships with Spikes. Spring appears a bit shorter than other CAR springs so it might be a bit stiffer with less preload. I haven't counted the coils or checked gauge of the wire.

Posted: 12/4/2008 2:48:19 PM EDT

[#9]

The spikes buffer spring is about 1-1/2 coils shorter than a RRA buffer spring. Hence a little bit stiffer, a little less preload and a little less weight than the H buffer supplied by RRA. Or it could be just random on the springs.....

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