Extra Heavy Buffer

[HBchevelle68]

So stag sells an extra heavy carbine buffer, and i was just curious if that would really make a significant difference from their heavy carbine buffer?

Has any one had any experiance with such? Ive searched around and could find anything.

Thanks All!

[Yerman]

Others with more experience will likely chime in but I read somewhere that you don't need to mess with the buffer unless you are going full auto.

If your gun works, I wouldn't change it...If you are having problems, I'd do more investigating before you change the buffer to fix the problem.

[Yerman]

This is were I read it...

http://forum.pafoa.org/general-2/10306-buffer-ar.html

[MrPlink]

If your gun works, I wouldn't change it...If you are having problems, I'd do more investigating before you change the buffer to fix the problem.

this is the best approach.

Heavier system would be a common response to an overgassed gun, which is a common issue for carbine gas systems with 16in barrels. There may be other issues and other ways to "tune" your particular rifle,

But once again, if it aint broke, dont fix it!

[Phireglass]

I recently got a Spikes heavy buffer for my S&W MOE (carbine length) however i havent had time to take it out but from the reviews ive read it does make a real difference and i think i only paid like 20 bucks so why not?

[FatalKitty]

I love my Spikes ST-2 in my dissipator.
why anyone would say "don't fix what aint broke" is beyond me... I for one own AR15s partly because there are a lot of things you can do to them.

people at first told me there is no way it would work in a dissipator and I shouldn't do it. I did it anyway - functions flawlessly, and noticeably better than the standard buffer

[G38xOC]

I recently got a Spikes heavy buffer for my S&W MOE (carbine length) however i havent had time to take it out but from the reviews ive read it does make a real difference and i think i only paid like 20 bucks so why not?

^
same here cant wait tho for sure

[Mr. Meeseeks]

Here's good discussion on the subject from a few years back. It centers around buffer weights and mid-length gas systems, but the info is still very informative.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=188292

aplinker we need you back on this forum!!!!

[wash]

Why stop there, look at the Vltor A5 setup.

They make buffers that are close to 9oz.

Actually, if you need a 9oz buffer, I hope you're shooting a .308 AR.

There is a point on every rifle where a buffer is heavier than it should be, carrier speeds get too low and they will cause short stroking.

There should be a wide margin between the two extremes so once you find something in the middle, there isn't much reason to change.

If you reload, use an adjustable gas block and want to run close to the edge to reduce recoil, a selection of buffer weights might be helpful but not many people go that far.

[Yerman]

noticeably better than the standard buffer

Just curious, how is it noticeably better than the standard buffer? Do you experience less recoil? Less muzzle rise?

For me, it's only a .223 to start with and I have a PWS muzzle brake so I have virtually zero muzzle rise and can't understand why people need less recoil with a .223.

I'm just trying to understand what people mean by "better" with regard to a buffer.

Thanks.