Howdy from GA (flat wire??)

[bugman]

Morning all. New member from GA. Jumped into large frame AR's feet first a couple of years ago, and ended up frustrated with an assortment of parts (and a couple of rifles) that don't work well, if at all. Time to get scientific.

Just to start off, I have seen the topic of flat wire buffer springs mentioned in a couple of threads, specifically how they are not recommended. However I have (so far) not been able to locate any further discussion on the reasons for this. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I believe you that they can be problematic, I'd just like to understand how so. What experiences have y'all had that caused you to replace a flat wire spring?

Thanks, and look forward to learning from you all.

[unforgiven]

Welcome from Indiana brother, Armalite AR10 recoil system carbine or rifle seems to work best. That's what I use in all my large platform AR's. Just my 2 mags.

[Madhouse]

Welcome from Texas!  I enjoy your part of the country as well, I spend time in Warner Robins and on Lake Sinclair as well.

[shooterrex]

Welcome from KY.

[Rsquared]

Welcome from Maryland.

[BrianK]

Welcome to the forum from central Maine!

No experience with flat wire on an AR10, but I have one in a .300BLK AR15 and it works fine. 

[jtallen83]

11 hours ago, bugman said:

I believe you that they can be problematic,

Used them and never had a problem, seen them used to fix a problem, not my advice or first choice but I don't worry about the ones I have.

And welcome from Iowa!

Edited February 8, 2023 by jtallen83

[sagebrush]

welcome from oregon

[Cunuckgaucho]

Welcome from BC