HoosierHunter from United States, IN Public Profile

The buffer appears well made. Mine was painted which is okay. The buffer is typically in a lubricated and non-visible area so the most important attributes are cycling function and durability.

I just finished building an 8.5” 300AAC pistol build with it, so only a couple of range trips with it so far. It has been 100% on loads from 110-220gr. Time and round count increase will tell if this is a good buffer.

I bought this at the advice of a friend who told me it reduced his AR “twang” only to find that it acts much like my others (Stag and Noveske) do. A little lubricant helps, but if you want silence the Armaspec or JP are your answers. I guess I’ll have a backup spring once I upgrade to a true silent spring.

The spring was used in an 8.5” 300AAC pistol build with a 3.8oz buffer and full mass SRC bolt. I have ran a decent amount out of it from 110-220gr loads and reliability has been 100%.

This is a standard issue castle nut. It looks/fits just like my others from more expensive sources. If you want a standard issue castle nut, this is one at a decent price. I used this castle nut and the JE Machine QD end plate on my latest build and both were satisfactory.

This kit was everything I was looking for in an LPK - no grip/trigger guard/trigger group that would just end up in the trash. The Cerakote is well done and I like the extended magazine button. This kit comes with the 60 and 90 degree milled pin slots which is nice. I like the 60 degree way more than I thought I would and the levers are nice to operate.

I have grown to love QD slings. For my pistol build, I wanted to play with an end plate QD mount. I waffled back and forth on different end plates but landed on this one. It seems well built and has worked without issue on on the first few shooting outings. I recommend it if you are wanting a durable steel end plate and to keep your build cost down.

I bought this light to upgrade from a Streamlight LED pen light. The amount of light this puts out is excellent for its size. It is exceedingly bright for the size and weight. The HP5 is nice and compact which lends itself well to every day carry and the fit and finish are very nice. It also uses a standard AA battery which I like much better than pricey and sometimes challenging to find CR123A type. I have two other Coast flashlights which I love - the HP17 and the HP7R of which both focus and lock focus with a quick turn of the lens end. This one does not lock, it has a nice amount of resistance to move so that the focus is held, but no lock. The other two lights have low and strobe modes, but I don't miss those features on a light this small. With the addition of a lock this would no doubt be a five star flashlight. Good job Coast, but not great. Perhaps the price point reflects the features.