AR buffer spring?

• Oct 18, 2015

• #1

Trumpet

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Oct 29, 2005

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Ok, so as my build starts coming together, I now get to springs.

Upper specs:
WOA 18" rifle gas 5.56 Wylde
VLTOR MUR upper
SLR Sentry 7 gas block
SLR rail
MSTN QC brake

Lower:
RRA lower with RRA 2-stage tuned trigger that was used when it was used for service rifle matches.

Now, I'm still not sure if the Tubbs flatwire spring would be best with a regular weight buffer, or if I should go with something fancy like the JP silent captured spring setup (I have a 10% coupon from JP).

Also, since I'm using the SLR GB there really shouldn't be any need in dicking around with different buffer weights (whether I use a carbine if I use the ACS or rifle if I keep the A2), right?

 

• Oct 18, 2015

• #2

teratos

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I'm really happy with my JP captured springs. You can buy tungsten weights for it, if you want to toy with it a bit.

 

• Oct 18, 2015

• #3

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BradMacc82

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If a certain someone does their job right, you shouldn't have to worry about making any significant tweaks to the system.

 

• Oct 18, 2015

• #4

vinjet700

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Mar 1, 2013

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No issues with Tubb flat springs....

 

• Oct 18, 2015

• #5

clandestine

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Oct 13, 2008

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Elkton, MD

Tubb

 

• Oct 18, 2015

• #6

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AJRB

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May 8, 2013

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I really like the feel of the sprynco spring I used in my last build. No experience with tubbs, but I have seen good reviews.

 

• Oct 18, 2015

• #7

Mark75H

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There's no sub for the Tubb;
get it and forget it.

 

• Oct 19, 2015

• #8

outrider58

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teratos said:

I'm really happy with my JP captured springs. You can buy tungsten weights for it, if you want to toy with it a bit.

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...and additional spring sets with varying tensions for them.

 

• Oct 19, 2015

• #9

JoeBobOutfitters.com

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The JP silent capture springs are nice and get rid of the "twang" but $ for the average rifle. Most of my rifles have a JP Tubed & Extra Power Carbine Spring. I've never tried the Tubbs, however. Never had an issue with the JP springs.

 

• Oct 20, 2015

• #10

outrider58

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I have two Tubbs and two JPs I like 'm both.

 

• Oct 20, 2015

• #11

ironpony

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outrider58 said:

I have two Tubbs and two JPs I like 'm both.

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Do you (or anyone else) prefer one over the other for suppressed? I think I recall you mentioning a can? might have been "the" can I forget.

 

• Oct 20, 2015

• #12

clandestine

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Oct 13, 2008

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Elkton, MD

Tubb is better for suppressed IMO. It has a more even load throughout its compression.

 

• Oct 20, 2015

• #13

outrider58

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ironpony said:

Do you (or anyone else) prefer one over the other for suppressed? I think I recall you mentioning a can? might have been "the" can I forget.

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clandestine said:

Tubb is better for suppressed IMO. It has a more even load throughout its compression.

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The two Tubbs live in my suppressed guns.

 

• Oct 20, 2015

• #14

ironpony

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Thank you sirs, I just ordered a regular for 223 and one of their lightweights for 300