Ok, well since you seem to know what you're talking about, I'll go ahead and get the H2 buffer and see how it works. Thanks for all the input!!!
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Didn't Pat Rogers' "Filthy 14" use an H buffer?
I thought that the DDM4s came with the unmarked ST-T2 buffers. I believe my black, but unmarked buffer has the sound of "powder" instead of weights in it. The recoil impulse of that gun w/ buffer is much sharper than the gun/H1 combo in another rifle. I'm going to order a H3 and make two H2s, one for each gun. Is there any reason to go with the ST-T2?
When I was checking out buffers and wanted to try different ones, I simply bought an H3. Between the H3 and the standard carbine buffer, you have every possibly combination of buffers available. Just mix and match until you find the one that works best with your rifle. I've done it this way on all 3 of my AR's.
1. Standard buffer has 3 steel weights in it.
2. H3 buffer has 3 tungsten weights in it.
3. H2 has 2 tungsten and 1 steel (Swap 1 tungsten with a steel from the original carbine buffer)
4. H (H1) has 1 tungsten and 2 steel. (Swap 2 tungsten with 2 steel from the original buffer).
I'm probably going to try out the ST-T2, only because it sounds intriguing. I've read a lot of positive posts on it. However; I've also heard some people say that an H2 is "Better". Not sure how they qualify "Better". Such a subjective word. I would think that a loose granular weight would shift more cleanly than 3 individual weights separated. Oh well. One of these days I'll buy one and try it. Currently; I like the H2. It's much better than the standard carbine buffer. But each person is different. Plus the ammo you shoot becomes a factor.
USNSheepdog,
I bought a Bravo H2 to experiment with and wound up going back to an H. It has a small nick on it where it went past the buffer retainer, otherwise it's pristine. If you're interested shoot me a PM and we can work something out.
Regards,
Alan