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Q&A for Griffin Armament Suppressor Optimized Buffer Gen 2 — 16 Questions & 18 Answers

Name Griffin Armament Suppressor Optimized Buffer Gen 2 (5)
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TS2100, member, from OR, United States, asked on September 07, 2024

Hey there, would this work with SB tactical HBPDW brace?

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Answered by Steven Boykin, member, from TX, United States, on December 12, 2025

if you get the sbpdw instead of the hbpdw brace, it has a carbine length tube and gives you a ton more spring and buffer options.

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d, member, from FL, United States, asked on December 09, 2023

Will this work ar 10 308 carbine length buffer?

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Answered by Griffin Armament, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on December 26, 2025

Yes it will work

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Answered by CSGA, guest, from WI, United States, on August 05, 2026

Email cs@griffinarmament.com for better diagnostic assistance.

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Mike, member, from LA, United States, asked on April 17, 2026

does it work with frts?

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Answered by Brandon Vandersluis, member, from IN, United States, on July 18, 2026

Yes with a flatspring or springco blue. Better off with H3 however

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Answered by CSGA, guest, from WI, United States, on August 05, 2026

Unfortunately the pictures are out of date. It is the Gen2 model.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to cs@griffinarmament.com for further information.

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Skip, member, from VA, United States, asked on March 18, 2026

does this include the buffer spring?

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Answered by CSGA, guest, from WI, United States, on August 05, 2026

This does not include the buffer spring unfortunately.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to cs@griffinarmament.com for further information.

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Robbi, guest, from MO, United States, asked on January 25, 2026

Will this work in a ar15 6.8 spc 6.5 grendal,300 blk

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Answered by Griffin Armament, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on September 23, 2026

Yes the ARSOB is designed to fit all AR15 carbine buffer tubes regardless of caliber.

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Mike, member, from AR, United States, asked on February 09, 2025

can I use this buffer in a 20" Ruger .308 SFAR?

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Answered by Griffin Armament, Manufacturer from WI, United States, on May 21, 2025

Yes you can use this in a Ruger SFAR. There may be some tuning required as you are changing the dwell time and cycling pattern.

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Corey, member, from FL, United States, asked on January 16, 2023

Does this come with the buffer spring as well?

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 17, 2023

The Griffin Armament Suppressor Optimized Buffer does not include a buffer spring. It can be used with any carbine length buffer spring and carbine length buffer tube.

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Siv, member, from AZ, United States, asked on March 14, 2020

What is the buffer length?

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on March 24, 2020

Griffin Armament does not list the overall length of the buffer, please contact them directly for further assistance.

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Last updated 2025-11-12 UTC.