Buffer question

[thisaway]

I currently have an H2 in my LMT M4, but some members here have suggested I revert to the H1 as it may prove more reliable. My dad has one of the Enidine Recoil ARrestor buffers in his frankenrifle and is willing to trade for my H2. Are the Enidines a good product?

[carbinero]

a friend of mine has a BCM middy with an H2, which by the same theory should be even less reliable. he has experienced ZERO malfunctions with mil spec ammo, under a variety of situations. I recommended he switch to an H1, just in case. I have no experience with endine and no wish to.

[lwhazmat5]

If your rifle has been functioning as it should than leave it alone! You have a quality rifle from what you are describing.

[Roklok]

If your rifle has been functioning as it should than leave it alone! You have a quality rifle from what you are describing.

Ditto: If it works fine leave it alone. Too many people think they are improving things by swapping out parts on a reliable rifle.

[Blankwaffe]

I currently have an H2 in my LMT M4, but some members here have suggested I revert to the H1 as it may prove more reliable. My dad has one of the Enidine Recoil ARrestor buffers in his frankenrifle and is willing to trade for my H2. Are the Enidines a good product?

Do a search for the Enidine buffer here,I think you will find that most everyone agree's that it should be avoided at all costs and can become a liability.There is no way I'd give up my H2 buffer for one.

I run an H buffer in my LMT 16",and it works reliably with a mixture of .223 Rem. to include wolf and 5.56 NATO.I used a H2 for a short time as an experiment and it worked as well,but ran significantly slower with some of the lower pressure .223 loads and would occassionally short stroke with Wolf.Worked without a hitch with 5.56 Nato spec ammo.
So I shot for the middle and stayed with the H to ensure reliability overall.That said if I was running 5.56 NATO accross the board I'd have the H2 in my LMT.
So if your not having any issues running the H2 then stay with it,no need to change if function is 100%.

[thisaway]

Thank you, gentlemen! I'll stick with the H2 for now.

[BufordTJustice]

Ditto: If it works fine leave it alone. Too many people think they are improving things by swapping out parts on a reliable rifle.

+1

If your rifle locks back on empty with what you are using....keep using it. I run a BCM 16" middy with an FA M16 bolt carrier (CMT) and a Spike's ST-T2 buffer (about the same weight as an H2) AND a Tubbs 2000 Flat wire Chrome silicon buffer spring.....'on paper' (at least on some of the paper around here) it shouldn't run at all. But run it does...and it runs SUPER SMOOTH.

Use good lube (I use Slip 2K EWL), and good ammo, and your setup is GTG. Don't doubt yourself brother; if it locks back on empty while you hold the rifle with a relatively limp stance....ur GTG.

[JonnyVain]

I hear the Spikes T2 buffer is really good at reducing recoil. I think it's in between an H1 and H2. If your carbine is running fine now I wouldn't worry about it unless you want the upgrade.

http://www.spikestactical.com/z/inde...roducts_id=201

http://vuurwapenblog.com/2009/12/22/oh-products/

[thisaway]

The only ammo I have run through it lately has been some Federal .223 55-grain stuff from WalMart. It seems to function OK...no stoppages, and all the brass ends up in a neat little pile about six-seven feet away at 5 o'clock. I believe I'll stick with the H2 for now, and see what happens in the future.

Thanks!

[vicious_cb]

My 14.5" LMT runs perfectly with an H2 using .223 spec'd ammo. Ive also ran some steel cased ammo with no issues.