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Posted: 2/28/2013 11:56:29 PM EDT
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Will I see, if any, swapping out my AR carrier with a FA carrier?
16" carbine, H-buffer. I'll certainly be trying it out to see, but might be a couple of weeks before I can get to the range. Any reliability issues? I'd think it would be a good thing to do with carbine length. |
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As stated above, you probably won't notice a difference. The "full auto" carrier with more metal in the tail has a bit more mass, which should, in theory, smooth out a rifle's operation to some degree. How much smoothing can 0.9oz make? Probably not much. I 'unno - how much difference you reckon an H buffer makes over a carbine buffer, or an H2 over an H? Weight difference is about .8 - .9 oz... 
~Augee |
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I think the difference would more be in a operational threshold. As in if you are having ejection/feeding issues caused by too much gas then that .9oz could be enough to slow down the cycle enough to fix the problem. This would be a case by case basis dependent on all the factors involved.
As far as "feel" goes. I doubt you would feel a thing. Personally I feel you should go with the lightest buffer/bcg possible combined with a regulated gas system and a known quantity stable ammo load. This gives you the softest yet reliable shooting. But it is dependent on having that adjustable gas system. Otherwise pour on as much weight as you can while maintaining proper function with your ammo of choice. |
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As stated above, you probably won't notice a difference. The "full auto" carrier with more metal in the tail has a bit more mass, which should, in theory, smooth out a rifle's operation to some degree. How much smoothing can 0.9oz make? Probably not much. I 'unno - how much difference you reckon an H buffer makes over a carbine buffer, or an H2 over an H? Weight difference is about .8 - .9 oz...
~Augee I thought they were a bit heavier than that...like 1.4-1.6oz heavier... |
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Quoted: The difference between my LMT FA and LMT SA carrier is exactly 10.623 grams (.375 Oz) as measured on my Intell-lab PMWG high precision balance.Quoted: Quoted: As stated above, you probably won't notice a difference. The "full auto" carrier with more metal in the tail has a bit more mass, which should, in theory, smooth out a rifle's operation to some degree. How much smoothing can 0.9oz make? Probably not much. I 'unno - how much difference you reckon an H buffer makes over a carbine buffer, or an H2 over an H? Weight difference is about .8 - .9 oz... High Presision ~Augee I thought they were a bit heavier than that...like 1.4-1.6oz heavier...  |
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