You should make a video like this, but talking about springs. You could go over regular, flatwire, braided, captured and strengths of springs.
@donpope55244 ай бұрын
I agree!
@TonberryShuffle3 жыл бұрын
Most other KZbinr videos about buffers: 5-10 minutes. SAS video about buffers: 35 minutes. Keep up the good work.
@the_hwyman3 жыл бұрын
This is easily the most in-depth discussion on buffer on KZbin. I'm very curious to hear your thoughts on the other half of the buffer system: the buffer spring. Specifically, when should I consider moving to a stronger spring?
@Scientist_Salarian6 жыл бұрын
This is really valuable info. Many people, including so-called AR experts, get this stuff wrong. Thank you for posting such an organized and well-presented video! People like me who are still learning the finer points of rifles need this kind of resource.
@mrstihl164 жыл бұрын
You have to consider though, that commercial parts have variable gas port sizes. This alteration makes the advice on this video apply only to parts that remain exactly as colt originally produced them back in the day.
@johnqpublic27182 жыл бұрын
If you yourself are still learning "the finer points of rifles" how do you know that most "AR experts, get this stuff wrong?"
@Scientist_Salarian2 жыл бұрын
@@johnqpublic2718 Because when I apply what a lot of internet “experts” tell me, it ends up not working. Also, my original comment is 4 years old. I’ve been shooting an AR in competition for the last 3.5 of those 4 years, and building my own setups for the last 3 years. I’m an expert, by any reasonable definition of the word. And you know what? This video still holds up.
@ROOSTER3332 жыл бұрын
@@Scientist_Salarian that's awesome
@ronin21675 жыл бұрын
Great info, but it would have been awesome if you had also talked about what buffers are used with what barrel lengths and gas port lengths.....pistol, carbine, mid-length, intermediate, and rifle.
@adamshumate93974 жыл бұрын
The buffer spring is a 41 or 42 flat coil, I believe I'm using a standard mil spec buffer, barrel length is 16 inch with bird cage on the end, M4 feed ramps. The gas system is a mid length or carbine length, I have no clue as to the gas port size. But I'll bull the hand garden and gas tube and put the ol' calipers to work. When I get back to the house, I'll pull the buffer Out and I'll stick it on the Digitals and see what pops up. After I do all this, I will report back With the information I have collected. Oh yeah, I'll see what size of flat buffer spring I'm using and put that information on here to.
@karlkarlson61564 жыл бұрын
pretty simple with what he said. 32:35 Carbines (generally over gassed) H. 18" with rifle gas, either standard rifle or standard carbine (depending on stock). Rifle? Same. I'm running 18 on rifle gas with A2 stock. All mil spec. Lots of rounds with no failure. I"m going to shave some weight off of her. Adding carbine stock assy. My SPR is 11lbs with basics. Harris bipod, 4x12 scope, A2 barrel. A2 stock assy.
@richardlahan70683 жыл бұрын
@@karlkarlson6156 From what I understand, military weapons tend to be overgased in order to be reliable in all conditions.
@jstud9993 жыл бұрын
@@richardlahan7068 the vast majority of ar style rifles come over gassed for this reason military and civilian
@royalwins20304 жыл бұрын
This man knows his ARs
@blueduck94092 жыл бұрын
This man knows his AR buffers.
@rustyshackleford175 жыл бұрын
The buffer game was probably the most mind-numbingly confusing part to research on building an AR.
@atl3075 жыл бұрын
i agree, and even with what i know im stuck trying out different combinations but the info has been a great help.
@willrobinson95754 жыл бұрын
Buy a gun with adjustable gas.
@7seasons314 жыл бұрын
@@willrobinson9575 adjustable gas blocks are just another failure point. Best to keep it simple.
@willrobinson95754 жыл бұрын
@ Why not?
@willrobinson95754 жыл бұрын
@@7seasons31 If you want simple, get an AK.
@Pays2Win4 жыл бұрын
That’s a hell of a ballistic plate brother.
@Truecrimecommunity3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think that’s a plate. I think he had back surgery or something. I could be wrong
@chap233053 жыл бұрын
@@Truecrimecommunity nerd
@eatsleepplayrepeat3 жыл бұрын
@@Truecrimecommunity nerd
@oljimeagle3 жыл бұрын
@@Truecrimecommunity nerd
@zrandeb1233 жыл бұрын
@@Truecrimecommunity nerd
@freshconnekt4 жыл бұрын
I learned more watching 3 of your videos than I did watching 30 of other U’Tubers, Lol.. Thank you sir.. Invaluable information!!
@FandCCD4 жыл бұрын
My 1 month old daughter now knows everything there is to know about buffers!
@michaelkennedy9964 жыл бұрын
In addition I live in Fairbanks, AK where temperatures throughout the year range from -40 to 100F. Keeping my rifles functional throughout the year is challenging, this finally makes sense to me. Switched back to a lighter buffer and adjustable gas system to mitigate pressure changes due to environment or firing suppressed. Really helpful thank you.
@bobtorsen98303 жыл бұрын
Why not switch to AK for winter
@Rustebadge Жыл бұрын
@@bobtorsen9830 when he said AK he meant Alaska not a Kalishnikov. And any respectable combat fighter would select an AR system over an AK system.
@Advisory_Vessel Жыл бұрын
@@Rustebadge He understood that he's not using an AK. He's just saying to switch os in the winter
@stephenshapiro89664 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your thorough explanation. I was having premature wear in my upper. Added a tungsten weight to make the buffer an H2. Problem solved and ejection trajectory is perfect at 4:30.
@Pompomgrenade Жыл бұрын
The physics taking place during semi-auto fire... And full auto fire. Require components to be within weight specs. I have one hydraulic buffer, specifically timed with a long barreled target, AR. It permits me to watch holes appear on paper at 200 yards without my reticle leaving the x-ray on 20 power.. I consider that a neat trick by having tweet with the physics of how my rifle moves its bolt. Timing for extraction has been slowed. Travel distance is maximized for functionality on every shot. But the softness of the bolt movement allows sight through the magnified optic throughout the shot enabling, accurate follow-ups.. 😂 I just love the rocket science behind shooting sports. ❤ You have a lot of information bundled in one video!!!
@mikeroberts42427 ай бұрын
I'm 67 years old and just getting into the ar system. Thank you for the info.
@adam36515 жыл бұрын
Chris please do a series on comparing both AR10 and AR-308 buffers and springs
@EarthAltar5 жыл бұрын
I was hoping for that myself.
@Eccentric5B4 жыл бұрын
@@EarthAltar Same here. An AR10/LR308 version of this video (covering both carbine and rifle type buffers) would be extremely helpful.
@EarthAltar4 жыл бұрын
@@Eccentric5B I went with the Armaspec SRS buffer for my MSR .308.
@enzoaven88294 жыл бұрын
@@EarthAltar fixed or adjustable?
@EarthAltar4 жыл бұрын
@@enzoaven8829 As far as I know they only have the one version for .308. It's not adjustable. They have different "weights" for 5.56 though.
@jdhargrave67162 жыл бұрын
Straight forward and comprehensive, the presentation given in a way, to cause the viewer to feel at ease. Comparatively, a one on one delivery, in your own living room or private class.
@jasonfay2250 Жыл бұрын
Good analysis. I'd be interested in seeing an update which included things like the JP captured spring buffer systems.
@SmallArmsSolutions Жыл бұрын
The JP spring is a novelty. Not for use with selective fire weapons. I only discuss buffers used in military grade weapons.
@pitchforkpeasant6219 Жыл бұрын
@@SmallArmsSolutionsgood to know. Thanks!😊
@jordanshatswell434710 ай бұрын
Can you please explain this further? What do you mean by "novelty?" from my experience with the jp captured buffer system, it's been far more reliable, and consistent than your standard buffer system.
@tyler79durdan5 жыл бұрын
6 haters couldn’t understand your presentation... Thank you Chris! Extremely helpful info! *Hat tipped
@chipsterb49463 жыл бұрын
I never would have thought about the weight of the barrel affecting the optimal buffer but it makes sense. Thanks!
@h-towncc15883 жыл бұрын
Watching this has saved me so much money from making poor choices on buffer weights that I really did not understand.
@georgeoneal48286 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this highly informative and well organized presentation. You touched on the mechanics and emphasized that the firearm is a system designed to serve a specific purpose. I would like to see more videos of this type so I can expand my knowledge base to improve my future builds. Great video!!
@welderdude12 жыл бұрын
I started running SpringCo buffer springs and H2 buffers for my carbines and mid-gas system. Seems to tame the recoil and improve exteactions.
@Captainpaulbtyhtr Жыл бұрын
The most comprehensive video on AR buffers , well done !
@michaelkennedy9964 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to go through the history and development of whatever you’re talking about. It gives one a deeper understanding of a topic. It’s interesting and really helpful. I really enjoy your videos. Plus I get to blame you when I spend money on better parts or anything HK when my wife asks.
@aquadonkey.3 ай бұрын
Good info, ended up needing a heavier buffer for basically same reason you talked about when they switched ammo, my handloads were making the buffer shoot back to fast and wasnt locking back after the last round, didnt have any feeding issues but feed ramps had a noticeable amount of brass/copper residue on them like they were being smeared against the ramps
@loquat44-404 жыл бұрын
Good information of course within the parameters of 5.56 chambered rifles and carbines produced by colt and you also include the 9x19 guns. You go into full autoguns that us civilians can not freely buy or possess and so bolt bounce is not such an issue. Today us civilians typically buy an upper, that in my case are often pistol length and will be in other chamberings like 300 AAC, 7.62x39, 6.5G, etc. The gas port hole drilled in the barrel may also vary according to what the maker thinks is best. Typical example: The first 7.62x39 gun that I assembled using a 16 inch barrel upper and a rifle length buffer set up had functioning problems until I added 3 tungsten wt to the rifle length buffer. The first rifle buffer was a very old surplus part that I purchased in the 90's. First the elastic polymer thingy on it disintegrated with age having something to do with it. when I added the tungsten wts magazine feeding from the magazine become perfect, but the front of the buffer got punched out. I purchased a new one and all is good. Reason for 7.62x39 is that I have a lot of it and it is cheap. I also happen to like the round. Of course I had to get a longer firing pin also for it to work. With some mags it does not lock open, but being an AK person that does not brother me so much. Also I can not think of many problems where the load of a 20 or 30 magazine will not solve it. The point is when assembling a gun on your own, some experimentation is needed with that applying specifically to buffers. You do make a good point about low temperatures. I have never seen below 15 F in my part of Northwest Florida. If it is real cold, maybe I should use the AK or G3 since i know those will work. Below 0 F is brutal for sure.
@darwinwilliams28523 жыл бұрын
Excellent buffer information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It was very helpful in understanding how and why buffer selection is so important.
@maxzarmar89084 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I plan on building my own AR15 with a 16" barrel now I know what type of buffer to look for....Thanks a lot!
@southernstacker73154 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I understand the H, H2 and H3 when talking Buffers now.
@Sephiroth3912 ай бұрын
Just a casual plinker here, awesome video and I really like the message of, and I paraphrase "plinker can tinker, but professionals leave it stock"
@wayartio3 жыл бұрын
Kudo's for pointing this out Chris! I have a 16"Mid Length PSA and it is stock except for a Chip McCormock Flat Wire Buffer Spring and went to an "H" buffer from the OEM "Carbine" model. I am going to have to wait till next winter here in Illinois for a true test of this mod. Always be prudent in testing non OEM components in any firearm!!! Great video as usual; sir!
@ThePhantomElement5 жыл бұрын
Good info. Have always used STD or H1 on AR builds but didn’t know why. Agree with Mark D below, learning the finer points is the difference between a great build and one that just runs.
@squeezeracer6 жыл бұрын
Extremely technical, but very informative. You gave me the answer I came looking for and added to my knowledge base. Thank you very much.
@Xtroll17386 жыл бұрын
Good video with lots of information. For the most part, I agree with your assessment about the rifles being designed as a system that works together. That said sometimes the aftermarket does come out with a better product which improves the function. I know of people that depend on their carbines that have changed things for the better and still have the reliability needed. I think the main thing is you understand how the system works, what the system needs to do and make sure it functions under all conditions with those changes. If you don't understand the system and how it works, don't mess with it. Also, with some law enforcement departments, they don't run military ammo so changes may be the right thing to do with that ammo.
@sgtjarhead992 жыл бұрын
I had no idea there are/were so many variations of buffers. Was issued the A1 and later the A2 back in the day. Never gave buffers any real thought other than it just being another part of the rifle we needed to have in good condition.
@MrS222226 жыл бұрын
Great video, I hope you made a swift recovery!
@saxmusicmail3 жыл бұрын
One buffer I've seen, plastic filled with shot instead of regular weights. You can tell by the rattle. I think these came in some very cheap build kits. Toss in the nearest trash can. Great video! I learned a lot.
@wharris75942 жыл бұрын
Or use as a hammer 😂
@FornicateCircumEtReveles Жыл бұрын
Jerry makes the best buffer in my opinion. It works like hydraulic buffers but is uses opposing magnets instead.
@warrenharrison9490 Жыл бұрын
Had a Colt 9mm come thru local shop. Was an interesting piece, the mag well had a filler pinned in place. Same shop also had an SP1 that had third pin with a block of steel on the third pin stamped deeply with "COLT"
@thefrogking481 Жыл бұрын
Hope yours worked properly, mine never did.
@kyleriley60274 жыл бұрын
fantastic video and thanks for sharing so much of your knowledge. I can sit back and watch your channel and old gunblue490 all night and always learn one (or ten) things new every time. Great work and hope this channel continues to grow by leaps and bounds!
@ryanwalters9412 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very informative video! Always wondered where the buffer 'standards' came from.
@timbrobert43813 жыл бұрын
Great video and detailed information. BLUF I got out of it is the buffer weight should match the barrel weight - lighter barrel = lighter buffer, heavy barrel = heavy buffer. Barrel length doesn't matter, barrel weight matters. Questions still exist about length of gas system, size of gas system ports, and how does being "over-gassed" impact the cycling and choice of buffer - and whether buffer weight even matters in an over-gassed set up?
@whycomes95622 жыл бұрын
I always heard ar15 makers ship with light bugfers to ensure all ammo works, even lighter loads, and that can beat the hell out of the gun. Never thought about the cold, but then again don't shoot my ar15's in cold temps. Good info.
@fmh3574 жыл бұрын
Thank You. It's not likely I'll ever own, build or maintain anything other than a Semi-Auto AR-15 but the information was interesting.
@x-Badb_Catha-x4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your content, and grabbed one of your shirts to show it. Cheers.
@SmallArmsSolutions4 жыл бұрын
Rapid Butterfly greatly appreciate you!
@DJT-2024 Жыл бұрын
Wherever you are, wish you'd come back!! I've learned alot from you. Thank you for that.
@SmallArmsSolutions Жыл бұрын
I am still here. I am still available. Working as best as I can at the moment.
@DJT-2024 Жыл бұрын
@SmallArmsSolutions I just found your channel again. I'm glad to see you still producing videos! I always liked your attention to detail and facts! Keep them coming, and I'll keep giving the thumbs up and sharing!
@walatsway7092 Жыл бұрын
As long as we all use common sense and listen to this man,we will be safe😊
@abcdef5014 жыл бұрын
AR guys be like: what buffer should I use during winter months and which one during summer? AK guys be like: I just cleaned my AK with an garden hose, can I use a microwave to dry it?
@7seasons314 жыл бұрын
That’s actually pretty funny, but AK guys would have the same problems if AKs were as popular as ARs, and there was as many aftermarket options and variations that changes how the gun operates.
@charlesharper72923 жыл бұрын
🤣 you made coffee come out my nose!!!
@Max_Da_G3 жыл бұрын
@@7seasons31 There are more and more accessories being made for AKs, and every time someone fucks around with mechanics, they screw shit up. In Russia there is a heap of things.
@zoltancsikos56043 жыл бұрын
@@7seasons31 Nonsense.
@zoltancsikos56043 жыл бұрын
@@Max_Da_G I don’t know why some people are so obsessed with buying something and then fiddling around with shit like the trigger and hammer...
@thomasjefferson14572 жыл бұрын
My understand of buffers is unless you're shooting full auto "bolt bounce" is irrelevant. The time between shots is sufficient to allow the bolt to settle into place for the next round.
@78cobra Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making the video you put a lot into it. It's appreciated!
@bobkeller83833 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Ton of knowledge and almost exactly what I was looking for. I'm trying to figure out what buffer I need for a 300 blk 7.5 inch pistol build
@kdworak47542 жыл бұрын
I forgot who makes them but you can get buffers now that let you play with the weights. So you don't need to buy different buffers. There's no way to know what you need. Gas ports vary. Tolerances in the BCG vary. You can have a big gas port and an inefficient BCG and you won't need any heavy buffers. Testing is the only way to know.
@wisetow104 жыл бұрын
This dude loves him some buffers. I’m talking about LOVES DEM BUFFS!!!!
@cw58652 жыл бұрын
Great detailed explanation to a subject many confuse in trying to explain to me in the past...
@rskinnard2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information, was extremely helpful for my next m4 build. The history on Colts engineering of the buffer was interesting and informative. There are so many things that you can do with ar/m4 platform. There is always new things to learn, both right and the wrong was. Thx.
@chlebowg4 жыл бұрын
Colt came out with the H6 buffer about 6-7 yrs ago. Designed for the M16 20" rifle gas with a carbine stock and receiver extension. Weight duplicates a standard rifle buffer. Functions reliable in burst or auto.
@thefrogking481 Жыл бұрын
This also applies to a rifle length (A2) buffer tube on a Mk18 rifle. For length of pull I prefer the 5/8" longer tube. Weight makes a big difference regarding cyclic rate and reliability.
@machgt Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I was getting short strokes on my 18” rifle length build today. I’ll change some of the weights to aluminum and see how she runs
@mattfleming86 Жыл бұрын
Not sure if you got it straightened out, but it sounds like you may be getting too little gas. Have you checked for leaks around the gas block, gas block alignment, and that your gas key is installed/tight?
@walatsway70924 жыл бұрын
I’m glad we have men who know what is real for our knowledge great job thanks for your telling us the truth😊
@mrnickbig13 жыл бұрын
My DB15 16", 1 in 8", seemed a little over gassed for the 5.56 M193 and M855 ammo I was using, so I just switched to a slightly heavier H1 buffer to slow the action a hair, and it seems to have worked perfectly. Most of my firearms mods are subtle. My .40 P226 has many mods, but looks stock, except for the G10 grips, but has many mods to customize reset, trigger pull, recoil, trigger weight, and balance, to my standards.
@cerneysmallengines Жыл бұрын
I can testify he is 100% correct. in the summer I run an h2 buffer, in the winter I can only run an h buffer.
@New2Kendo5 жыл бұрын
I run JP Silent Captured in all my builds, I am running a Heavy version in my MK12 inspired build, it has a very heavy barrel and rifle length gas system. I have never had an issue in any weather condition, I live in western WA, and the weather changes all the time
@dhsu045 жыл бұрын
Will JP Silent Captured work on a BCM RECCE 11 with a suppressor AND CMMG 22LR Conversion kit?
@MaxwellAerialPhotography4 жыл бұрын
What weight for the JP SCS?
@New2Kendo4 жыл бұрын
@@MaxwellAerialPhotography JPSCS2-10H2
@SlavicCelery4 жыл бұрын
Random KZbin fan: "How deep into research did your Colt research get?" Me: "Back Brace episodes!" Random KZbin fan: damn...
@jeepnicc5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video on a potentially confusing subject! You sir, are wealth of knowledge. Thanks for sharing!
@alexbelle39414 жыл бұрын
Cleared up a lot of confusion for me thank you very much.
@derekhuber33924 жыл бұрын
What comes in a “mil spec” buffer tube assembly?
@xdfanatic3 жыл бұрын
I like my spikes ST-T2 buffer. It’s about the weight of an H buffer but it also has a spider on the front of it and it can be used as a maraca in pinch.
@tripplewhipper4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the history and other valuable information behind buffers
@heatherrrenea5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the history lesson! Very cool info. Maybe you can do your next vid on what buffers with what has length, barrel length etc. it would be really nice to see a video like this one going into the mechanics of it all together. 👍
@onemoremisfit6 жыл бұрын
I have a Spike's Tactical powdered tungsten buffer in a 16" pencil bbl semi carbine, works fine for range use, and what I like most is no rattle sound during recoil.
@humansvd32695 жыл бұрын
I got the T1 for my C8 SFW bcm upper. The sound being virtually eliminated is awesome.
@onemoremisfit3 жыл бұрын
@John Beige I have the T2, which I believe is 1 oz heavier than standard. It is in a DPMS Oracle upper which has a carbine length gas system. Shoots great.
@jimsiggy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm swapping from 16" carbine barrel and gas tube to to an 18" barrel with rifle gas tube. I was thinking that my standard 3 weight carbine buffer would be too light, but I think you suggested it'll probably be what I need.
@dukecleve40083 жыл бұрын
Spikes tactical Tungsten Buffer T2..never had a issue Heat, Cold, Never a issue and Big Improvement
@johnd43484 жыл бұрын
I keep in what manufacture put in the rifle. I'm sure tey have researched and tested every combination . They know what works with their design.
@wranglerstar5 жыл бұрын
What buffer would you recommend for the new MK18 DD
@basemandog5 жыл бұрын
Wranglerstar Missed you. Only just occurred to me that I haven’t seen any of your videos in my feed. Went to your channel to find I had been un-subscribed??? I didn’t do it.
@sackychin62674 жыл бұрын
DD sells their complete MK18s with an H buffer. I’d always heard H2. Edit. I believe SOCOM runs their MK18s with H2. You can run them with an H or H2. Preferably an H2 if you’re running suppressed.
@pillingthemsoftly47384 жыл бұрын
I use an H2 in my DD MK18, Cody.
@colchronic3 жыл бұрын
Its a small world
@schneir54 жыл бұрын
I have recently been upgrading my Bushmaster AR. From the factory it was an MOE version with green furniture (I think olive drab green, but it could be foliage green). I installed a single point sling and low profile gas block in the past, and I added a Timney 3 lb trigger and a Midwest Industries free float quad rail handguard (that just barely fit over my gas block; I got SO lucky with that!) and I got a new black stock and pistol grip to match the black quad rail. The problem I am having is with my new stock. It's a Magpul CTR carbine stock. I ordered the "commercial" version because I knew that my buffer tube was the commercial version. So I got the stock and it wouldn't fit. I forced it onto the buffer tube one time and figured that they must have sent me the mil spec stock. I ended up just ordering a mil spec buffer tube, and I got that and installed it on my rifle, but my new black stock is loose on it! It wiggles side to side and just doesn't feel right. Did I mess up the stock by forcing it onto the commercial buffer tube?
@mrsickwick4 жыл бұрын
There are two versions of that stock, the moe and the CTR which is the same but has a friction lock. Without the friction lock in use they are notorious in my experience for being loose. If you are using the friction lock and it's still loose then you could use some tape on the buffer tube to help thicken it up a bit. There are other methods to getting it tighter as well, just google it. That's always your best bet.
@schneir54 жыл бұрын
@@mrsickwick I appreciate the advice, but I ended up sending that Magpul stock back to Midway and I got a Daniel Defense stock instead that I've absolutely loved since I got it!
@benlastname66673 жыл бұрын
Guess I'll need to check function of my 2020 DDM4V7 with tubb ar15 spring and H2 for function in cold. Came with an H.
@philfalsetti61393 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your deep knowledge on the subject! I left enlightened!
@douglasbirkholz65885 ай бұрын
Thanx never knew how important the buffer was
@visor29295 жыл бұрын
Good info it gave me lots of info I needed to determine what I need to do. Oh and one more thing invest in a mic that you can attach to your clothing and speak louder. You sounded like you were in the back of the room and didn't want to speak to loud because you didn't want someone to hear you.
@ambroisefournier25413 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely fascinating! Thanks for the amazing knowledge
@grandegugn96594 жыл бұрын
Please talk about .300 AAC/Blackout subsonic vs supersonic buffers.
@Truecrimecommunity3 жыл бұрын
That’s pretty simple, you need a very light buffer weigh for subsonic ammo. It’s not loaded very hot so it’s not going to be able to cycle the bolt if you have too much weight or too strong of a spring. If that’s what you are asking. But if you are using subsonic ammo most of the time then that will work to just set up your buffer and weight for subsonic ammo. It’s hard to tell you what to use because all of this is determined based upon what type of setup you have. Is it a carbine gas length, mid length, or rifle length. That drastically effects how certain ammo will cycle in the gun. The bigger the gun the bigger buffer weight and tube you need in order to slow the system down. The longer the barrel the more tube and weight is needed because it’s taking a lot longer for that gas to reach the gas tube because it’s much further down the barrel. If I may make a recommendation for what I have done, because who doesn’t like to use subsonic ammo on the range and with a suppressor ? It’s fun, it’s light, it’s kid friendly is you have kids and it’s like shooting a 22. If you are shooting subsonic ammo you can afford a good adjustable gas system which will allow you to shoot both with the simple turn or nob or a tool that comes with it.
@jamesdaniel39254 жыл бұрын
I also would love to hear your thoughts and different spring weights.
@andrewpocowatchit2624 жыл бұрын
Stick to colt factory spring lol
@jamesdaniel39254 жыл бұрын
Andrew Pocowatchit gotcha 😁
@rickypitman10352 жыл бұрын
I'm 67 been working with the ar platform for 35 years and I'm going to tell you about barrel extensions OK chamber a round eject it look at bullet for scratches or bad gouges this I have found it can slow he'll stop a round.file extension most times you will see copper where it might be DRAGIN...
@mikepaul32002 жыл бұрын
You made good points. But I would have gone more in depth into the other factors in the system. Gas port size, adj gas block, spring rate, carrier weight.
@calebdoner4 жыл бұрын
Quite a few good things in there that I did not know. Super helpful! Thanks!
@davidschaadt34603 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and thorough.Really enjoyed this .
@bigracer38676 жыл бұрын
Great info! Would you do a buffer and spring explanation for the AR 10 family,?? spring/buffer lengths/weights. ??
@sweet65mustang4 жыл бұрын
For my 9mm AR I made a plug about 3/4" thick out of a hard lead alloy and placed it, along with a rubber disc of the same size, between the buffer and the bolt. Totally weight of buffer and inserts = 5.3 oz.. The bolt also has the steel insert in it. Length of buffer components allows bolt only to travel about 1/4" past bolt catch. It works great but the weight is very noticeable in carrying and shooting. I wish it was a locked bolt and I could take about 8 ounces off of it.
@sigwally2 жыл бұрын
Looking at the date of your post, I think you gave CMMG an idea...
@donpope55244 ай бұрын
Congrats on another successful post, albeit 3 yrs. belatedly.. Of particular interest to me is the Italian 222 set up.. As I understand you, this means; 2 empty car buffers inserted into a car spring at each end, so that when inserted into the tube, the rear buffer's metal (Large) end will contact the rear of the tube. Assuming this is correct, what, if any, change need be made for function with a BRN-4 piston with light barrel, in your opinion?
@Traderjoe3374 жыл бұрын
Okay, so I have a 300blk pistol length gas system in a 16” AR, and the majority of what I’ve shot out of it so far is 150gr FMJ supers. I’m switching to 130gr OTM. I don’t believe I’ll be using subsonic out of it anytime soon at all. I took too training classes this weekend and had two malfunctions out of 750 rounds. I knew the rifle was extremely over gassed, and I understand why they do this, because of the very large range of ammo in 300blk. The recoil is extremely uncomfortable in prone or on a bench rest. I’d like to tame that recoil a good bit. I put a mussel brake on and it seemed to make very little difference if any. So I ordered the H and H2 buffers today. I’m always very anxious about doing anything that could hamper reliability. This 300blk is my home defense firearm. I mentioned the two malfunctions, the rifle was not well lubricated. After applying some lube it ran all day about 500+ rounds no problem. So I want to tame the recoil as much as possible while maintaining a very high standard of reliability. Long winded question to ask, Help? Lol
@daviddrago71073 жыл бұрын
Easy solution, have an adjustable gas block to be able to adjust to your climate or altitude. Run a standard or h1 and you’ll be able to run in any condition
@QuietMikeW2 ай бұрын
This was a great presentation/history, I really enjoyed it.
@louie57745 жыл бұрын
So much effort went into making this video. You've earned a subscriber
@CowboybubPercussion4 жыл бұрын
“This is a problem for only fully automatic” Jerry Mitchelic “Hold my beer” binary trigger “hold my beer” gat crank “hold my beer”
@MyLonewolf254 жыл бұрын
>Binary trigger
@Kyrazlan3 жыл бұрын
And now the Forced reset trigger.
@luxordeathbed4 жыл бұрын
11.5 sbr with carbine gas system and carbine tube. Recommendations on buffer. Was originally a RRA 16". Have the standard, H1, and H2.
@timbrobert43813 жыл бұрын
What did you go with? Did you try them all - if so, what were the results?
@jamesstanley47642 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. X Infantry / unit Armorer here. I love uyour videos.
@joshjosh17805 жыл бұрын
This was great information, a relief really, I have been using H in everything under 16" and Carbine in 16"+. I was just about to buy an H2 for my 10.5" build "to soften recoil" but I think I'll stick with my H buffer. Thank you.
@Tarsarian5 жыл бұрын
Nick The Jick look at what position your brass is extracting. If it ejects at 1 o’clock position? It is over gassed. You can do a search on this.
@matthewbeaver50265 жыл бұрын
@@Tarsarian I've got a rifle that ejects around 1 o'clock with xm855 but it's around 2/230 with cheaper steel cased ammo, I'm guessing its not as hot Would I still want to try h1 or h2? It works as is and when it gets cold it may not be as bad, but it makes it hard to find brass. Any suggestions, greatly appreciated
@Tarsarian5 жыл бұрын
@@matthewbeaver5026 Adjustable Gas Block would be best or a heavier buffer. The problem with a really over gased AR is that the gun will run itself into the ground. I've seen extractors break all the time with over gassed AR's. It's pro's and con's as to what you want.
@joshjosh17805 жыл бұрын
@@Tarsarian it actually ejects @ 4 oclock to my surprise. I tried XM855 and my HD 62 gr Gold Dot and they both landed between 4 and 5 oclock I check cam pin wear after 500 rounds and I can barely tell its been shot. pretty happy with that
@titter36485 жыл бұрын
So put a light buffer in the gun and leave it in semiauto. Sould work in all conditions, but the recoil and wear will be more than with a heavier buffer. It will never short stroke and the bolt bounce will not matter in semiauto.
@rube6729 Жыл бұрын
That definitely deserves a sub. Thanks for the info!
@kurtstergar10425 жыл бұрын
I fucking love weapons related videos like this.
@forthehellofit55443 жыл бұрын
Great info! I never understood what part of the 5.56 recoil is something that needs to be tamed
@chipsterb49463 жыл бұрын
Lol neither have I. Tested a 5-1/2 pound rifle last week. Ahead of time I wondered if recoil would be a problem. Nope. Perhaps my 1985 gives me a different perspective.
@brian_b_music2 жыл бұрын
I run an h2 in my 11.5 because I want to increase the dwell time. This keeps the gun from beating itself to death. The shorter the system, the shorter distance the gas has to travel. You can definitely run into issues with that, that’s why I use a heavier buffer to slow down the bolt. I never had to worry about that with a 16 inch rifle though.
@billn91111 ай бұрын
Man, great video! Excellent description, history and useful lesson.