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Does it just simply replace the original buffer, using the same spring? — 2 Answers

by Robert, from LA, United States Asked on January 5, 2020

Name Blitzkrieg Components AR 9 mm Recoil Buffer (4.9)
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Answered by Vern Snodgrass, member, from GA, United States, on August 05, 2020

Yes, it replaces the original buffer, however I’d recommend the orange .308 spring Sprinco part ID 25762 for a 9mm SMG carbine along with this hydraulic buffer

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Answered by Gerald, member, from WI, United States, on August 02, 2020

Yes you normally would use the same recoil spring.

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