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What weight buffer is recommended for this upper? — 1 Answer

by Dmac, from TN, United States Asked on October 8, 2024

Name Stern Defense SD 8.5in MOD5 MLOK .40SW Upper Receiver Assembly
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Answered by STERN DEFENSE, Manufacturer from MO, United States, on November 27, 2024

We recommend not going lighter than 7.5 oz. We also have a 11oz buffer that works great with .40SW

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