AR-15/CAR-15/ 308 AR STAINLESS STEEL SPRINGS Reviews & Ratings
Reviews Summary
Customers rave about the AR-15/CAR-15/308 AR's stainless steel springs, noting their smooth action and lower recoil. Many find them essential for tuning performance and reliability with various setups. However, some experienced cycling issues, often linked to gas system compatibility. Overall, they seem to enhance shooting experience but may not be a universal fit for all rifles.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Product Performance
70%
Many users appreciate the smooth operation and reduced recoil these springs provide, highlighting their effectiveness in improving cycling and reliability across various rifle setups. However, some had issues with cycling in specific configurations, suggesting careful consideration of rifle type and gas system before purchase.
Installation Experience
50%
While most reviewers report straightforward installation, a few mention complications fitting the springs into buffer tubes, especially in certain rifle configurations. Proper understanding of compatibility is crucial for successful installation.
Reliability
60%
Overall, customers report high reliability in their builds post-installation. Some note issues with malfunctioning when the proper gas system and buffer weights are not utilized, indicating that expertise in AR setups is beneficial.
Value for Money
65%
Reviewers generally find the springs provide good value, especially considering their durability and performance enhancements compared to stock springs. Customers appreciate the potential longevity, citing duty ratings of over 500,000 cycles.
Noise Level
40%
A number of reviews mentioned that while the flat wire springs improve performance, they also produce a more noticeable sound compared to round wire springs. Some found this sound bothersome, which could be a consideration for those sensitive to noise.
Did not work for me...
I installed this AR-15 CS Buffer Spring in my Smith&Wesson M&P15 carbine and no matter what I did my rifle would not cycle. I tried 3 different weight buffers and still the bolt would not strip the next round off the magazine and into the chamber. I had no failures to eject or extract but this spring would not allow my BCG to go rearward enough to cycle properly. I disassembled my gas block and check for alignment and blockage but all was O.K. I replace this spring with my original buffer spring and my rifle runs like a beast. it was a waste of money for me. I really can't see where a spring could make much of a difference anyway but I had to try it. If your rifle works O.K. don't fix it.
