cyclepath Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I just received my DPMS carbine buffer and spring today and I was surprised how light the carbine buffer is ~ 3.1oz. My question is - the standard buffer weight ok with most ammunition? I guess I should not use an AR15 buffer or AR 9mm buffer to experiment since the buffer bodies are longer? I'm still awaiting my AP4 barrel which I believe uses a carbine gas system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 You can get a heavier buffer at heavybuffers.com, as I did this. Not sure if it changes anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclepath Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Yes, I saw Slash's buffers. He has some that weigh over 5oz. But if it works fine with the DPMS OEM one, I don't see a need to fix something that's not broken. Just curious and anxious to finish my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 I guess the idea behind the heavy buffer is not if it works or not, but that I think it slows the carrier down to reduce recoil? Someone want to add to this? I think Matt Cross would know a little more about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6132expert Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Its a simple case of " push come to shove " the bigger/ heavier boy will usually push harder then the lighter boy will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Its a simple case of " push come to shove " the bigger/ heavier boy will usually push harder then the lighter boy will.I agree. You can probably get away with using a lighter buffer if you're using a lightened bolt, but I wouldn't count on a light buffer closing a full-weight bolt every time unless you have a really strong buffer spring. Your felt recoil may or may not be affected, but I think the general idea is how much force you want to close the bolt with, a lot of force comes in handy for stuff like coated surplus ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6132expert Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 coated ammo..... is a day in hell. I stay away from that stuff.If it dont have some bling it dont have no ring!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I guess the idea behind the heavy buffer is not if it works or not, but that I think it slows the carrier down to reduce recoil? Someone want to add to this? I think Matt Cross would know a little more about this?Heavy buffers cut down on felt recoil a little, increase bolt lock time in the barrel extension, and decrease "bolt bounce" after the action cycles. Read this link from Vuurwapen Blog, then check the vid link below it:http://vuurwapenblog.com/2010/07/28/ar15function/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6132expert Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Now if the spring is to stiff cant the bolt slam to fast to load the chamber, ad wear parts quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacBlade Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I agree. You can probably get away with using a lighter buffer if you're using a lightened bolt, but I wouldn't count on a light buffer closing a full-weight bolt every time unless you have a really strong buffer spring. Your felt recoil may or may not be affected, but I think the general idea is how much force you want to close the bolt with, a lot of force comes in handy for stuff like coated surplus ammo.Now, with that said, I do have a lightened bolt carrier. Its a JP Enterprises model and my rifle functions very well, now that it is broken in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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