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Posted: 2/13/2014 4:26:15 AM EDT
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Hi Folks:
I'm new to these guns, and I'd like to replace the buffer assembly in my late 1980s Colt Gov't Carbine. The one that's in there is pretty scuffed up. I'm seeing all different types...H, H2, H3. I have no idea what one to get. Would someone here be able to tell me? I appreciate any help! Thanks, Tom |
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Just scuff up the rest of the gun to match. Then you can keep it. Buffers have a pretty thick face of aluminum, it'll never wear through in that guns lifetime. This. An H or H2 buffer can reduce the wear on internals (BCG) however. This has been beaten to death in AR Discussions and on other forums, so I recommend you ask Google the question - like 'H or H2 buffer for 16" AR carbine? Then do the reading. I went with an H for a 6933 11.5" upper since that seemed to be a consensus. YMMV. Good luck!  (Until then, just run it.)
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| I have always had good luck with standard buffers, but I do like an 3.5/3.6 oz H buffer. when shooting full up military ammo (IMI or Lake City M193. If you handload, however, I would stick with a standard buffer, since generally they are not as hot. I load 21.5 grains of IMR4198 with a CCI #41 primer and 55 grain FMJBT bullets. If handloading heavy bullets like 77 grain OTM for a 1/7 twist, I would again switch to a H buffer. |
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If budget allows pretty sure you will like a H buffer with the carbine stock. Most who switch are glad they did. Must shoot a lot or real fast to wear out a buffer? Been in a FA lower? What carrier AR-15 or M-16?
As stated above, carbines internals will appreciate the H buffer if nothing else. Pretty sure new Colt carbine's come with a H buffer. I try an pick them up when pocket allows and price is right. Deals are out there. Brand new RRA AR107AH is $23, and free shipping over $25. Almost worth the gamble. New or like new Colt for $30-40 is typical. |
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If budget allows pretty sure you will like a H buffer with the carbine stock. Most who switch are glad they did. Must shoot a lot or real fast to wear out a buffer? Been in a FA lower? What carrier AR-15 or M-16? As stated above, carbines internals will appreciate the H buffer if nothing else. Pretty sure new Colt carbine's come with a H buffer. I try an pick them up when pocket allows and price is right. Deals are out there. Brand new RRA AR107AH is $23, and free shipping over $25. Almost worth the gamble. New or like new Colt for $30-40 is typical. The RRA free shipping rocks. I bought a second set of middy HGs and basically got them for free, because of the $25 free shipping thing. Which would you rather pay for - shipping, or another part? RRA has always been good to me, although they don't always have stuff in stock. LPKs are pretty good too. |
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