[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Adams Arms Piston Buffer Question

Posted: 1/12/2012 12:46:31 PM EDT

I want to be able to use 2 uppers on my lower. My current upper is a Colt A1 with the 20" rifle length barrel using the standard rifle buffer.
My new upper will be a more tactical build sporting the BCM BFH 16" mid length barrel and an Adams Arms piston kit.
Will i need to change buffers? I was thinking the mid length barrel will have a higher port pressure and may still cycle the heavy rifle buffer.
What are your thoughts? Thanks,
Mike

Posted: 1/12/2012 12:50:19 PM EDT

[#1]

You'll be fine, but eventually you'll end up building another lower. It's impossible not to

Posted: 1/12/2012 1:13:00 PM EDT

[#2]

I think Josh is right, you will end up building another lower

with collapsible stock.

Posted: 1/14/2012 5:11:46 AM EDT

[#3]

My first purchase years ago was a DI 20" bushy rifle with a standard stock. i recently purchased from Midway a AA 16 midlength piston. i have been using my original lower on the new upper. The new 16" upper is working fine with the old rifle lower. i had a couple of failure to feed issues with the first couple of magazines but after that break in period everything has been good to go. i just ordered a collapsible stock lower from PSA's that is being delivered to a local FFL this week.

Posted: 1/18/2012 5:43:50 PM EDT

[#4]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help. A new lower will eventually come, but only once my wallet fattens up a bit.

Mike

Posted: 1/19/2012 6:29:26 AM EDT

[#5]

You can use the same buffer (unless you're running some funky buffer to begin with)

Posted: 1/19/2012 6:29:37 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
You'll be fine, but eventually you'll end up building another lower. It's impossible not to

lol, you are so right

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