AR Action/Buffer Springs

DefenseReview (DR) Presents: “The Build” Episode 1: “Franken Race Rifle”

By Jeff Gurwitch September 12, 2019 Last updated on 9/12/19. In DefenseReview’s (DR) “The Build” Episode 1: “Franken Race Rifle”, retired Special Forces Soldier and DR writer/contributor Jeff Gurwitch, discusses building a competition-ready AR-15, as well as the benefits of hydraulic buffers and the FERFRANS Delayed Sear Activation System (DSAS)/Rate Reduction System (RRS) bolt carrier group (BCG) in semi-auto and …

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Maxim Defense HK416 PDW Conversion/Upgrade with SCW Stock (Buttstock): Turns the HK 416 into a PDX-type Hybrid Weapon System! (Video!)

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com April 28, 2019 So, as if the Maxim Defense PDX tactical AR PDW wasn’t interesting enough, the company also showed us the Maxim Defense HK416 PDW conversion/upgrade hybrid weapon system that utilizes the Maxim Defense SCW Stock system with proprietary BCG (Bolt Carrier Group) and SCW Buffer and Spring system, tactical handguard/rail …

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DR Follow-Up: Strike Industries SI AR Carbine Flat Wire Spring Tech Details! Best Tactical AR-15/M4/M4A1 Carbine/SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) Action/Buffer Spring Ever?

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com Photo(s) Credit: Strike Industries (SI) October 3, 2016 About a month ago, DefenseReview published a piece on the new Strike Industries SI AR Carbine Flat Wire Spring, which is, in DR’s opinion, one of the most important tactical AR-15/M4/M4A1 Carbine/SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) components/parts they’ve ever developed and introduced, since the action/buffer …

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Strike Industries SI Viper Rubber Buttpad for SI Viper MOD-1 Stock Tactical AR-15 Carbine/SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) Telescoping/Retractable Buttstock: More Comfort and Control!

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com Photos Credit: Strike Industries (SI) September 28, 2016 If you’re currently running a Strike Industries SI Viper MOD-1 Stock tactical AR (AR-15) carbine/SBR telescoping/retractable buttstock, boy does SI have just the thing for you. They’ve just released the Strike Industries SI Viper Rubber Buttpad for it, which should make tactical shoting at …

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Strike Industries SI AR Carbine Flat Wire Action/Buffer Spring for Tactical AR-15/M4/M4A1 Carbines!

By David Crane david (at) defensereview (dot) com Photo(s) Credit: Strike Industries (SI) August 28, 2016 Last updated on 8/28/16. A quality action/buffer spring is one of the most important parts in a tactical AR carbine/SBR (Short Barreled Rifle), as it’s crucial for reliable functioning, proper timing, and the required level of weapon durability. So, you shouldn’t skimp on one, …

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