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The floating weights help to reduce perceived recoil. The inertia of the sliding weight keeps it in place while other things are moving. For example, when you fire and the buffer is forced to the back of the tube, the wieght inside it will end up in the end closest the muzzle, as the buffer stops its rearward movement and begins to go forward, the weight will continue to the rear. When it gets to the rear of the buffer it will actuall slow it down slightly due to conservation of momentum. This slows down the BCG's forward velocity and helps with controllability. Of course, everyone has their own opinion of how effective they are. 5Shot |
| The floating weights are in there to reduce the chance of bolt bounce. When the bolt impacts the barrel extension, it can rebound back causing a light primer strike. The sliding weights act as a deadblow hammer, forcing the bolt back tight into the barrel extension. |
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Thanks for the info guys. What would happen if a spring was put into the buffer assembly? It seems it would also slow down/cushion the blow of the closing bolt. I know springs in full auto sub-machine guns perform a similar function. I may just give it a try. A cut down 1911 recoil spring fits just about right. Sam |
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