I am spec'ing out my first AR-15 and would like to hear recommendations for which buffer to use for a 5.56 in an M4-type collapsible stock. From my research, here are the primary options:
OEM - 3.0 oz, $11 (RRA from Brownells)
H1,H2,H3 - about 4.0, 4.5, 5.5 oz, $45 (Colt H2 from Brownells)
Spikes Tactical T1,T2,T3 - 3.0, 4.1, 5.4 oz, $30 ($35 for T3) (Brownells)
Slash's Heavy Buffer - 6.5 oz, $75 (heavybuffers.com)
JP Enterprises Silent Captured Spring - ? oz, $120 (Brownells)
Enidine AR-Restor hydraulic - 4.3 oz, $93 (Brownells)
I am leaning toward the tungsten powder filled ST-T2 but I want opinions. Price is a factor but I'll pay more if I'm convinced of the benefit.
Other info - I'll be using a Tubb Chrome Silicon flat wire buffer spring, Krieger 16.5" carbine barrel with traditional "short" carbine length gas port location, Syrac Ordinace adjustable gas block, and an LMT enhanced semi-auto BCG. I will not have a muzzle brake initially but will be adding one (probably a PWS or Surefire) later. Ammo will range from factory to hand loads, 52gr to 77gr bullets. The rifle will be used for target, plinking, military practice, maybe competition.
OEM - 3.0 oz, $11 (RRA from Brownells)
H1,H2,H3 - about 4.0, 4.5, 5.5 oz, $45 (Colt H2 from Brownells)
Spikes Tactical T1,T2,T3 - 3.0, 4.1, 5.4 oz, $30 ($35 for T3) (Brownells)
Slash's Heavy Buffer - 6.5 oz, $75 (heavybuffers.com)
JP Enterprises Silent Captured Spring - ? oz, $120 (Brownells)
Enidine AR-Restor hydraulic - 4.3 oz, $93 (Brownells)
I am leaning toward the tungsten powder filled ST-T2 but I want opinions. Price is a factor but I'll pay more if I'm convinced of the benefit.
Other info - I'll be using a Tubb Chrome Silicon flat wire buffer spring, Krieger 16.5" carbine barrel with traditional "short" carbine length gas port location, Syrac Ordinace adjustable gas block, and an LMT enhanced semi-auto BCG. I will not have a muzzle brake initially but will be adding one (probably a PWS or Surefire) later. Ammo will range from factory to hand loads, 52gr to 77gr bullets. The rifle will be used for target, plinking, military practice, maybe competition.