AR-15 Buffer

[Puma]

Mewbee to AR-15 with a DPMS 3 G-1 18" heavy barrel feels that the rifle is a little front heavy and would like to add tungsten buffer to balance it and reduce felt recoil. I would like to know which drop in buffers you would recommend and why ( Affect on reliability, recoil etc. ). Also would you recommend changing the spring ? Any and all information on improving the gun will be appreciated.

[Alaskapopo]

Mewbee to AR-15 with a DPMS 3 G-1 18" heavy barrel feels that the rifle is a little front heavy and would like to add tungsten buffer to balance it and reduce felt recoil. I would like to know which drop in buffers you would recommend and why ( Affect on reliability, recoil etc. ). Also would you recommend changing the spring ? Any and all information on improving the gun will be appreciated.

Don't. If want it heavier in the rear get a heavier stock. Changing the buffer does affect the way your weapon functions.

Pat

[whistlepig]

what pat said

[Ben-Sons]

Would turning down the barrel be a cheaper option?

[gerritm]

Put a Magpul UBR stock on it. Balances the rifle perfect.

[Vespid_Wasp]

Changing the buffer is not a good way to get more rearward weight to balance the rifle.

As others have mentioned, get a heavier stock, or have the barrel turned down.

[diversmith]

Put a Magpul UBR stock on it. Balances the rifle perfect.

I concur....I have one on my JP 18" rifle and it feels great