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RWH24
08-09-13, 17:34
Searched with negative results so..

Buffers are either machined alum billet or cast and machined if I have read correctly.
The goldish colored buffers are the cast correct?

Which is preferred or is there any difference in function or longevity? :confused:
RWH24
08-09-13, 21:03
CNC machined from Solid Billet Aluminum Bar Stock, Not Casted then Machined like all the Yellowish/Goldish buffers on the Market.
This is what I was talking about in my question..

Does it make any difference to a casual shooter, not a competitor or contractor.
Tzed250
08-09-13, 21:50
As an indicator, "Casted" is not proper modern english.
RWH24
08-10-13, 00:06
As an indicator, "Casted" is not proper modern english.
They are CAST then machined not CNC machined Billet.

Is this more better proper English? :jester:

Now could someone answer my question?

I came to learn and have read stickies till I am blue in the face.

I have not found the answer to my question as of yet.

I am not...........I'll stop there now.....:rolleyes:

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1321/4777050/24388596/406149918.jpg

The Carbine on the right may soon be replaced with a 6920 FDE.
and the carbine on the left may be replaced with bits and pieces from Grant.
I hate paying that 11% tax on complete AR's :(
RWH24
08-10-13, 00:17
As an indicator, "Casted" is not proper modern english.
That was actually copied and pasted from a vendor of firearms and AR parts.


Carbine Buffer with DSG Logo Laser Engraved

It's CNC machined from Solid Billet Aluminum Bar Stock, Not Casted then Machined
like all the Yellowish/Goldish buffers on the Market.

It's Anodized Matte Black and Laser engraved with the DSG Arms Logo.

standard weight carbine buffer for AR15s

Product# SPKSTCARDSG


Casted is an old form—examples are easily found in texts from every century from the 14th to the present—but it has given way to cast in modern English. In current usage, however, casted is gaining ground, especially where cast means either (1) to assemble actors for a performance, or (2) to throw out bait and/or a lure on a fishing line. (Both these senses have extended metaphorical uses where casted is likewise used at least some of the time). Many people object to casted, but that doesn’t change the fact that it is catching on and not likely to go away soon.
http://grammarist.com/usage/casted/
There you go Mr WVA.
RWH24
08-10-13, 00:25
The question is still open without a proper answer. :blink:

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Iraqgunz
08-10-13, 02:04
If this thing gets any "stupider" it's going in the trash.
Tzed250
08-10-13, 04:15
That was actually copied and pasted from a vendor of firearms and AR parts.

Yes. I know it was C&P'd. I did a search for the direct quote and found it linked to Spike's, etc. The comment was directed at the original source, not you. When a company makes technical statements proper terminology is important. I appologize for not being more clear.

Just because a part is cast does not make it inferior. Castings can be light, affordable, easy to machine, etc. If failure of cast buffers was an issue then bar stock of forged replacements would be indicated.

I guess my point is if the Colt/mil-spec buffer works then there isn't much to worry about.

ETA:

I just noticed you refered to me as "Mr. WVA". I would assume that was meant as a slam to myself and the literacy in general of WV, WV being the proper state abreviation. Kind of funny actually when you consider that my primary education started off in your state of Texas.
MarkG
08-10-13, 06:00
Searched with negative results so..

Buffers are either machined alum billet or cast and machined if I have read correctly.
The goldish colored buffers are the cast correct?

Which is preferred or is there any difference in function or longevity? :confused:

I doubt there are any "cast" buffers manufactured. The term is deceptive and it wouldn't surprise me if it had been used by some tacticool website to describe how all aluminum products start life.
mtdawg169
08-10-13, 08:58
Searched with negative results so..

Buffers are either machined alum billet or cast and machined if I have read correctly.
The goldish colored buffers are the cast correct?

Which is preferred or is there any difference in function or longevity? :confused:

To answer your question, that's a marketing ploy to separate you from your hard earned cash. Just get a milspec buffer in the appropriate weight from a reliable vendor like BCM, G&R, Rainier, etc.
Clint
08-10-13, 09:17
I doubt there are any "cast" buffers manufactured. The term is deceptive and it wouldn't surprise me if it had been used by some tacticool website to describe how all aluminum products start life.

Agree.

I don't KNOW for sure, but I'd be very surprised to find any quality buffer that was not machined from bar stock.

Some air soft crap may be cast, but you want to run away from that ASAP.

The yellow, grey or black color is from choice of dyes used during the aluminum anodizing process and doesn't tell you how it was made or if it is quality.
RWH24
08-10-13, 09:41
Thank you very much.