[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Buffer weight

Posted: 12/26/2013 10:19:10 PM EDT

I am in the process of putting together the parts for a build and am curious what the different weights of buffers do.

Common sense would say that the heavier buffer will result in obviously a heavier gun but less felt recoil. Would that be accurate?

Posted: 12/27/2013 5:30:23 AM EDT

[#1]

It also affects cycling speed, e.g. a heavier buffer will slow down the BCG which therefore affects ejection and feeding.

Posted: 12/27/2013 6:13:25 AM EDT

[#2]

I use H2

Posted: 12/27/2013 6:40:10 AM EDT

[#3]

I too am curious as what the different buffer weights do, pros and cons, and how to match them with the different springs that are available.

Posted: 12/27/2013 7:26:44 AM EDT

[#4]

There is a pretty good explanation of buffer and spring applications at tacticalsprings.com. I found it very helpful when I was trying to correct one of my rifles that was overgassed and shooting hard.

Posted: 12/27/2013 4:33:20 PM EDT

[#5]

Here's a couple of archived threads that may help:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/530082_.html

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/464968_index.html

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