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Posted: 3/9/2013 1:24:18 PM EDT
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The plastic plug in the buffer in an OLD build recently turned to dust. Literally. I have seen several of the usual suspects listing complete buffers (out of stock of course) but no replacement plugs. Can anyone recommend a source? I would hate to spend $30 - $50 to replace the buffer which is still in excellent shape. Or...
What plastic should I use to make a replacement? Nylon? HDPE? TIA, Ken |
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It's $11 for a new carbine buffer, i'm looking for just the plug end for ya, but off hand not sure.
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Thank folks. I was not hitting on all cylinders in my searches yesterday. Perhaps the lack of sun spots was interfering with the Internet or something  Actually I started at midwayusa and (as usual) got rather frustrated. I have been a Midway customer for almost 30 years. I would have to rate the search facility on their web site as one of the top 5 worst search tools I have come across. Let me get off my soap box...
Why do buffers range from $7 to $140? Quality differences or snake oil? The page at Buffer Technologies states This factory replacement buffer replaces the standard buffer in the AR15 when yours becomes worn or brittle. so I guess these plugs do wear out.
Technical question... Is the buffer supposed to contact the back end of the tube during the recoil cycle? I think for Plan A I will pickup some nylon rod and fabricate a replacement. I guess I should also add a couple of spare buffers to my parts stock. Thanks again, Ken |
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