Noisy buffer spring on AR

[POLICESTATE]

Is there a way to dampen the buffer spring noise when firing an AR? Or pretty much that's the way it is?

[RAMCHARGER]

after a few years and a couple thousand rounds... you dont notice it anymore

[Flayer66]

What kind of stock are you using? I think that can have an effect on the spring noise - i hear a more pronounced buffer spring noise with my AR pistol without a stock, compared to using a magpul UBR on my regular AR rifle, despite using 2 sets of the same buffer spring kits from vltor.

[HK35]

Is there a way to dampen the buffer spring noise when firing an AR? Or pretty much that's the way it is?

Yes, get one of these: Silent Captured Spring.

As for me, I don't mind the sproing as it tells me when I need to check the chamber and reload.

[Sturnovik]

Mine got quieter....only after a few hundred rounds though.

[POLICESTATE]

Yeah that's what I was figuring, I'm close to 1000 rounds through mine and even though I notice it's not distracting. My friend has put more than a few hundred rounds through his and considers it more obtrusive. Maybe using those fancy active ear protection things he's got amplifies the spring sound after the gunshot dissipates or something.

[POLICESTATE]

What kind of stock are you using? I think that can have an effect on the spring noise - i hear a more pronounced buffer spring noise with my AR pistol without a stock, compared to using a magpul UBR on my regular AR rifle, despite using 2 sets of the same buffer spring kits from vltor.

Both are rifles. On mine it's a RRA stock. My friend uses a Magpul CTR. I fired his a few times and I don't think it was any different from mine.

I'm not sure about his buffer, I use a heavy buffer.

[Bhobbs]

Fire a Mosin Nagant and then your AR15. You won't be able to hear the buffer spring anymore.

[Arkangel]

I don't even notice it anymore, I don't know if it's because I grew accustomed to it or I'm going deaf...

[OldShooter32]

I don't even notice it anymore, I don't know if it's because I grew accustomed to it or I'm going deaf...

I'd suspect the latter...

[deviljon]

I found it annoying even though it's perfectly normal. Used some wheel bearing grease along the spring and buffer and it doesn't make a sound at all. I also applied some by the bcg and charging handle and it feels super slick now. The only downside is that it may get dirty quicker, which I definitely don't mind.

[Hunter47]

I found it annoying even though it's perfectly normal. Used some wheel bearing grease along the spring and buffer and it doesn't make a sound at all. I also applied some by the bcg and charging handle and it feels super slick now. The only downside is that it may get dirty quicker, which I definitely don't mind.

The grease works. I have used Lithium white grease. Just be careful not to use too much or you can have feeding and locking problems.

[MrPlink]

I don't even notice it anymore, I don't know if it's because I grew accustomed to it or I'm going deaf...

think its both for me...

I never really cared either.

[The War Wagon]

Shoot LOUDER ammo.

[HK35]

...you can have feeding and locking problems.

I don't recommend using grease for this very reason. The grease will gunk up and cause short stroking.