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    An H1 would be the safest bet with a middy and the underpowered ammo you sometimes shoot. An H2 would be fine with regular 5.56 powered ammo. The gas system, bolt, buffer, and spring are major factors in a carbines reliability.

    Quote Originally Posted by kavants View Post
    Thanks for all the replies. I'll look into a new buffer for sure. H would be the best option correct? I have a standard carbine buffer in the box now I can replace it with. The EZ pull pins and sling will probably go as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kavants View Post
    Thanks for all the replies. I'll look into a new buffer for sure. H would be the best option correct? I have a standard carbine buffer in the box now I can replace it with. The EZ pull pins and sling will probably go as well.
    The weight on the ST-T2 buffer is 4.05oz.
    The H buffer is 3.8 oz and the H2 is 4.6 oz.
    If you have ability to test both, that's what I'd do, to see which works best.

    You could even try an H3 at 5.4 oz.
    Use the heaviest one that cycles reliably.

    Since you already have a Carbine Buffer you could buy a H3 buffer and mix and match the weights.

    carbine - 3 steel weights
    h - 2 steel one tungsten
    h2 - 2 tungsten one steel
    h3 - 3 tungsten
    Last edited by Clem; 07-11-13 at 10:30.

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    to me, it looks perfect. while I agree that KNS pins arent generally necessary, you already have them so use them. the same goes for the YHM receiver pins.
    I like the Spike's buffer, so I recommend keeping it.
    my only recommendations are: a flashlight. maybe mounted at 12:00, or slightly offset. I would remove the rail at 9:00. also, the pad on the Troy sling looks like it wouldnt rest on your shoulder, it might be good to move it further to the rear of the weapon so it serves its purpose.
    looks like an awesome setup. buy mags, ammo, and go shoot.
    Last edited by masakari; 07-11-13 at 10:23.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RMiller View Post
    The OP asked us to critique his build. M4C holds a higher standard than sup-par parts. It would be a disservice to him to recommend anything other than a real buffer.
    You should really watch the comparison video linked above.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mattg1024 View Post
    I'd take the "Infidel" thing off. All that stuff, along with punisher logos and such wouldn't look so good it court God forbid you have to use that to defend your life.
    I think that every time I look at my Noveske dust cover:



    But I can't bring myself to take it off.
    “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColtSeavers View Post
    You should really watch the comparison video linked above.
    Not following.

    That video shows the ST-T2, in most instances, with a bounce slightly more pronounced than a Carbine, clearly more pronounced than a H, and similar to the 9mm.

    If they would have included a H2 in the demonstration then you'd have the H and H2 performing noticeably better than the ST-T2, which happen to be the recommendations itt.

    Disclaimer: I have nothing against the Spike's buffer. It just doesn't perform like a regular styled buffer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColtSeavers View Post
    You should really watch the comparison video linked above.
    I've watched it and others plenty. There's a reason I run a Vltor A5.

    However, there's nothing an ST-T2 that an H1 wouldn't do at half the cost. Or what a real H2 wouldn't do ( help fix an overgassed carbine).

    There's a reason Colt, BCM, and DD do not use powered tungsten in their buffers and use solid weights like they are supposed to.

    Btw, this coming from a guy who had a ST-T2 in his first build and traded it out for something entirely better.

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    Outside of the rifle buffer, all the buffers in the video showed bolt bounce back.

    As the OP already has and is using the ST-T2, and assuming it is not causing feeding/extraction issues or worse, it will be fine to continue to use it if the OP desires.

    However, the OP has since then stated that they already have a carbine buffer. As no more money would be spent, I would suggest that the OP actually try the carbine buffer before fixing what might not have even been 'broken' to begin with.

    If the OP is looking to get as close to 'mil spec' as possible, this would be a good course of action to take. Othersie, if the OP is just looking for a critique, then the OP is free to take whatever direction they wish.

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    I am looking for a reliable, durable weapon. I havent had any issues with the Spikes buffer, but if it is questionable I'll replace it

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    The gun needs MORE LUDUS!
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