What Buffer Should You Use In Your AR-15? (H1, H2, H3, H4)
This guide, based on expert instruction from Classic Firearms, details how to select and tune the appropriate buffer weight for AR-15 platforms. It emphasizes using ejection patterns to diagnose gas system issues and recommends specific buffer weights for different barrel lengths and suppression configurations. Heavier buffers are shown to mitigate over-gassing and reduce felt recoil, particularly in shorter-barreled rifles.













