I havn’t found too much info on AR springs and thought I would get some questions answered… even at the local gun show half those morons don’t know… they just try and sell you some crap in a nice bag… but I hope some people here know the answers…
What’s the difference between reduced power and extra power springs?
Is there a spring for 16inch barrels and 20+ barrels…?both same or different?
can you use an a2 spring(spring only) in a carbine 6 position stock? close to same size…
are wolff springs really that great? What spring would you use? overall? 16inch barell?
how can a spring be recommended for full auto or 3 shot burst and STILL be recommended for light varmint loads?
Not sure where you got all of your info but it is pretty much all jumbled around.
Carbine springs are for carbines. That means telescoping stock and of course barrel length.
Rifle springs are generally those with A2 style stocks.
The whole part about full auto, 3 shot burst and varmint loads has me lost. In reality if you purchase a good carbine off the shelf it will already be set up to run the way it should. The only time you really need to start worrying about springs, buffers and things like that are when you start going into the SBR realm.
just a mix of questions that’s all… I am building an ar… no fun in buying one off the shelf… buying everything separate… just trying to get some of my and friends questions answered… thanks…
fits both Carbine and Standard length stocks… bit confused but ok…
it’s the david tubb spring… piano wire… flat wire design…sepose to be the best…
per web site…
Extended life at optimum performance
A conventional buffer spring is constructed of music wire. It will last approximately 5000 rounds before its performance has degraded to the point that rifle function will change. We fielded many questions from people complaining about “mystery malfunctions” when their rifles get past that 5000 round mark, and we’ve found installation of a CS Spring cures nearly all of them, and it cures them for good. This is the last spring you’ll ever need for your AR15! CS springs are duty rated for 500,000 compression cycles at maximum performance.
Enhanced rifle performance
Due to the superior nature of its material, CS springs have the same power as conventionally constructed “extra power” springs, yet provide that extra energy using a lighter spring weight. Correct timing and resistance on the recoil stroke and a controlled rebound ensures reliable feeding with consistent forward thrust. The result is that the rifle functions flawlessly and stays on target better. With our CS Spring, the bolt will remain locked a little longer, allowing pressures more time to subside. This means getting those heavy bullets to needed velocities can be more readily accomplished. Our CS spring cures spring induced malfunctions for the life of the rifle.
Unaffected by temperature
Music wire and carbon steel springs are adversely affected by temperatures as low as only 175° F. CS springs perform flawlessly in excess of 700°. Performance and function will not change during rapid fire conditions.
here’s the seller …
Rigid 9002 Quality Control Standards, certified materials use, and our exclusive post-winding processing guarantees true, consistent performance. Conventional AR15 buffer springs are notorious for exhibiting wide variances in installed load height, compression and rebound performance, and even length. Unless you’re using a CS spring, not only are you replacing springs continually, but rifle performance may be continually changing with each replacement.
I tried a CS spring, and it was simply too stiff in the Colt 6921 setup, and caused me a lot of short stroking even with full power 5.56 loads. It was noticably stiff just racking the BCG back.
I stick with USGI springs and have never had a problem with them, and they are cheap enough you can buy tons of them.
Good to know… thanks… i just ordered one and the guy actually told me if too stiff just trim some off… ok then… I also ordered a wolff spring recomended for light loads… I ordered all parts separate so don’t have stock spring… so now I have a really stiff one and really soft one… oh well this otta be fun.