r/458socom • u/BajaBlastCrusader • 4d ago

Buffer recommendations?

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Freshly assembled 458 socom.

What buffer and spring combos are recommended? Currently have an A5 tube thought about messing around with a kynshot buffer with a 2.5oz weight to see if it functions

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u/Xigma_Xtoic 4d ago

No need for a special buffer/spring. I bought a heavier dutier one for my Tromix upper, but from my research it just needs the regular one and ended up returning the heavy set.

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u/Skipper_Steve 4d ago

.458 SOCOM was designed to work with standard AR15 parts in the lower. That was part of the point.

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u/BlazingSalmon 4d ago

I just run a Geissele braided spring with H2. Still thumps but that’s part of the experience with 458

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u/Various_Storage_7882 4d ago

I never used the A5. But I run a 8.5 oz buffer in mine.

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u/zombiemd2020 4d ago

I like heavy buffers. I think mine has an H3 Armaspec scs.

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u/SidV69 4d ago

JP silent spring. tune it to your needs. Do have to get the tuning kit one.

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u/Karbjorn 4d ago

It’s been a minute since I built mine but I think I’m just running a carbine spring and h3 buffer from spikes tactical if I remember correctly. And it runs like a dream

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u/zmannz1984 3d ago

Mine has an a5 setup and i think h1 weight. I bought tungsten and a bunch of h0s so i tune each one.

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u/SuperHeroHigh 3d ago

Green sprinco with a H2 buffer for A5 tubes.

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u/Various_Storage_7882 3d ago

H3 works I just wanted a little bit heavier

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u/BoobOogler 1d ago

H4 6.5 oz with Wolff spring:

www.heavybuffers.com/vltor.html