Q&A for Geissele Super 42, Tungsten Buffer Weight

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Henry, member, from NH, United States, asked on June 23, 2022

What are dimensions (diameter and length)? Can I put a standard buffer weight into the Super 42 buffer? I know buffer is different, but weights too?

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Answered by D, member, from OH, United States, on June 19, 2024

I have just verified today that the ONLY difference between Geissele super 42 weights and mil-spec weights is that Geissele bevels the sharp edges resulting in .20 grams loss of weight. Standard weights fit inside the buffer just fine. I’m running one tungsten that came with it. Ordered this weight. And also put in one standard usgi tungsten weight from del ton. Other than the beveled edges the weights inside the super 42 buffer are within dimension spec of usgi buffer weights.

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sdguy, guest, from SD, United States, asked on March 16, 2026

adding one weight to my H2 will make it an H3?

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Answered by Matt, member, from TX, United States, on April 04, 2026

Yes, one weight adds one level.

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Charles, guest, from AZ, United States, asked on May 11, 2018

What is the weight of one?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on July 17, 2018

Each weight raises the H level by one. The base Super 42 buffer is already H1, so adding one weight will make it an H2 buffer, and adding two weights will make it an H3 buffer.

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Julian Gonzalez, member, from NM, United States, asked on April 10, 2026

Does it have all the weights for H3 because I saw the weight in description is 1.44oz but it shows all weight, Im not sure but just wanna be sure.

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Roge, member, from NC, United States, asked on June 13, 2025

Geissele Super 42 Tungsten Buffer, people saying this buffer only works with the super 42 spring? I purchased the armaspec braided spring will it wrk?

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Roge, member, from NC, United States, asked on June 13, 2025

Does this come with the super 42 braided buffer spring as well?

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Roge, member, from NC, United States, asked on June 12, 2025

Which is the best buffer and buffer spring to run on a 10.5” 5.56 AR with an FRT trigger?

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Yizzie, member, from MD, United States, asked on September 21, 2021

Will this work on a cmmg banshee in 10mm with a maxim defense cqb brace

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Q&A for Geissele Super 42, Tungsten Buffer Weight — 8 Questions & 5 Answers

What are dimensions (diameter and length)? Can I put a standard buffer weight into the Super 42 buffer? I know buffer is different, but weights too?

adding one weight to my H2 will make it an H3?

What is the weight of one?

Does it have all the weights for H3 because I saw the weight in description is 1.44oz but it shows all weight, Im not sure but just wanna be sure.

Geissele Super 42 Tungsten Buffer, people saying this buffer only works with the super 42 spring? I purchased the armaspec braided spring will it wrk?

Does this come with the super 42 braided buffer spring as well?

Which is the best buffer and buffer spring to run on a 10.5” 5.56 AR with an FRT trigger?

Will this work on a cmmg banshee in 10mm with a maxim defense cqb brace

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