[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Which buffer?

Posted: 11/22/2008 7:02:05 AM EDT

I am building an AR with a 16" LMT M4 upper receiver. It will also have a collapsible stock. Which buffer should I use?

Posted: 11/22/2008 7:08:59 AM EDT

[#1]

not to hijack here

.....but can someone please explain why one buffer over the other when they answer this? just wanting to learn something here

Posted: 11/22/2008 7:09:01 AM EDT

[#2]

I have used CAR, H, and 9mm buffers with my LMT M4 and they all work fine.

Posted: 11/22/2008 7:53:22 AM EDT

[#3]

The std carbine buffer will work fine. The last LMT weapons and lowers we had all came from the factory with std buffers - no problems.

Heavier buffers can help with FA weapons in curing carrier bounce and other timing issues.

Posted: 11/22/2008 8:02:51 AM EDT

[#4]

Many want to reduce recoil where others want to alter the firing cycle. Like the above poster posted the Standard LM&T Carbine buffer works fine with almost all .223/5.56 Ammos.

I have tried the Endine Carbine Hydraulic buffer It works well with NATO type 5.56 but has problems with less powerful .223 Ammos. This was the fact in both my LM&T and S&W 16" ARs.

I bought and H buffer at last firearm show and plan on giving it a test.

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