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Thread: Do Extra Power Springs and Buffers Really Have the Same Effect?

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    Quote Originally Posted by saddlerocker View Post
    Basically my question is...

    Is there any reason not to run, for example, a red Springco and carbine buffer instead of an H2/H3 and USGI spring to save weight?

    Im just wondering if there is anything else to consider.
    Any reliability concerns?
    Buffers and springs do different things.

    A strong spring and a light buffer will act differently as compared to a heavy buffer and stock strength spring.

    Strong/light will achieve higher peak bolt carrier speeds near battery.

    This is the place you want things to happen slowly to aid extraction and minimize bolt bounce.

    My goto buffer combo is H2+ CAR spring, if I can't run an A5.

    H3/blue is a fine combo, especially with an SBR.

    IMO, it is silly to sacrifice reliability for a few ounces off the back end of the weapon.
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    Thanks Clint, thats what i was looking for.
    And I agree

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    Quote Originally Posted by saddlerocker View Post
    I would have sprung for an adjustable GB or insert already, but I have a URXII rail that requires I send it out for work (or buy a bunch of tools.) Which I should do, but Haven't decided what, if anything, I want to do.

    I run an IMOD stock btw
    Yeah tools pay for themselves really quick if you like working on ARs.

    As for the IMOD, I wouldn't consider that a heavy stock. Its what I have on mine. Are you sure it's not the front end that is making the rifle feel heavy? I have a hard time imagining that the rear of your rifle feels heavy when you have a suppressor and most likely a light on the other end of it.

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    Re: Are Extra Power Springs and Buffers Really Have the Same Effect?

    I currently run a Spikes T2 buffer with the stock spring in my BCM 16" mid. Everything runs great but I haven't really experimented with anything else in it. Should I be able to run a red Springco with the T2 buffer reliably on my set up?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Obscenejesster View Post
    I currently run a Spikes T2 buffer with the stock spring in my BCM 16" mid. Everything runs great but I haven't really experimented with anything else in it. Should I be able to run a red Springco with the T2 buffer reliably on my set up?

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    Your going to take heat for the ST-2, but if you already have one and you're not shooting full auto, no reason to switch it. It's hard to tell from your post, but I would bet you could go to a blue spring, considering the ST-2 is slightly lighter than an H2. But it really depends on your GP size.
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    Ive been running that T2 Spikes buffer and a red Sprinco recoil spring for about 1500 or so rounds in my LMT Defender.
    Rifle has functioned 100% thus far, and it really calmed down the overall recoil/robust cycling & muzzle climb, imo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ironman8 View Post
    Oh, and not letting markm see this thread.
    It's too early in the morning for this springco bullshit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by foxtrotx1 View Post
    Your going to take heat for the ST-2, but if you already have one and you're not shooting full auto, no reason to switch it. It's hard to tell from your post, but I would bet you could go to a blue spring, considering the ST-2 is slightly lighter than an H2. But it really depends on your GP size.
    Whats wrong with the ST-2 buffer? I got it along with the Spikes tube and spring very cheap in a trade. I think I got it for 3 boxes of .223 ammo a few months ago. If something is wrong with it then I'll replace it.

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    There is nothing wrong with the Spikes T-2. Around here there is not that much love for Spikes, plus there is the argument that its really not much of an improvement over the classic buffer design. I have one and never had a problem with it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Obscenejesster View Post
    Whats wrong with the ST-2 buffer?
    It doesn't function like a real buffer. It's not the end of the world, bad failiure. But it doesn't tame bolt bounce as well as an H2. (this is from high speed video footage posted on the internuts.. not random speculation)
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