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Reviews & Ratings for Strike Industries AR Carbine Flat Wire Spring — 83 reviews

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Strike Industries AR Carbine Flat Wire Spring
Strike Industries AR Carbine Flat Wire Spring
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Most Helpful Positive Review Much better than music wire spring, not as good as Tubbs
A lot of people think they'll get a precision spring at budget prices, but you can't have your cake and eat it too. This spring IS much, much better than a stock GI spring in both function and durability. It will last much longer, it'll also reduce the harmonic clash which causes your brass to eject...
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Most Helpful Negative Review Maybe its just me.
This review by no means reflects optics planet, and this is purely a personal opinion. I purchased this product for a lightweight AR build after reading positive sound reduction reviews. Initial thoughts after inspecting this flat-wire buffer spring next to a standard buffer spring; about 3-4 inches...
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by tb91, Verified Owner from KY, United States Written on June 7, 2026
Does what it says it will used it in a skeletal minimalist build with an H1 buffer and tested it out yesterday runs like a champ
Would recommend: Yes
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Did I just get a bad one?

by Jay, Verified Owner from TX, United States Written on April 13, 2026
This wouldn’t fit over my Kynshot hydro buffer and I had a feeling it wouldn’t. No big deal i’ll use it on one of my other three rifles. Umm, would not fit on any of the other three (all standard mil spec carbine) buffers either. Too narrow. One was an Aero, one was an Odin, and last was a Spikes. Oh well just threw the spring away.
Would recommend: No
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Flat is better for PCC

by t1der, Verified Owner from TX, United States Written on March 25, 2026
No more twang which bolt action.

Just a solid thud sound!
Would recommend: Yes
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Same good old flat spring..

by Bla, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on March 6, 2026
Good flat spring that brings some good tension and smoother operation. I already have one from years ago still working on a short AR. My gripe with this new purchase is the packaging, SI used to use a straight, clear plastic container to keep the spring upright and now they just jammed the spring in a plastic bag. Talk about cheap out.
Would recommend: Yes
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Strike Industries AR Carbine Flat Wire Spring

by GreenLight, Verified Owner from CO, United States Written on February 8, 2026
I initially purchased this flat wire spring for an AR9 SBR build. I was trying it for the "blowback9" gentle recoil system. Its ID is too small and binds on the hydraulic buffer. I put it in a standard buffer system, and it works as advertised. So, if you are trying to get the flat wire buffer spring for the GRS this will not work. Also, it is more difficult to install and remove from buffer tube. It does not slip over the buffer retaining pin like a round wire spring.
Pros:
  • Quiet
Cons:
  • Hard to install and remove
Best Used for:
  • standard buffer setups
Would recommend: Yes
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Flat wire spring

by GreenLight, Verified Owner from CO, United States Written on January 21, 2026
Put this buffer spring in an AR9 (SBR) build with a DTT FTR. Flat wire spring was recommended as part of the “Gentle Recoil System”. Ran flawlessly.
Pros:
  • Runs quieter than a traditional spring.
Cons:
  • Tight fit over my Kynshot hydraulic buffer. Not as easy to install or remove past the buffer retainer pin.
Best Used for:
  • Getting rid of the spring noise in buffer tube.
Would recommend: Yes
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AR Carbine Flat Wire Spring

by Charlie, Verified Owner from TN, United States Written on January 7, 2026
I paired this with a H2 buffer in a PSA AR. Smooth cycling and less spring noise. 100 rounds with no issues. Note the flat spring will be longer than your stock round spring.
Would recommend: Yes
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I love mine

by Josiah fisher, Verified Owner from NC, United States Written on December 21, 2025
This recall spring makes a massive difference in shooting I don't care about the noise maybe you will so that's something to consider at least but yeah I would highly recommend this and I'm probably going to buy another one
Would recommend: Yes
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A buffer spring is a buffer spring

by HC, Verified Owner from TX, United States Written on December 18, 2025
I just copied my review for the pistol version. Basically the same. Misled from all the 5 star heavy reviews. Recoil, sounds, all feels the same as the stock round wire spring. I wasted my money, but at least it wasn't too much. A buffer spring is a buffer spring when used in a naturally hard kicking 5.56 rifle, at least in my experience. What's more, a flat spring is slightly harder to remove and install because it gets caught on the retainer pin.
Pros:
  • None really
Cons:
  • Overpriced spring
Would recommend: No
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Great purchase!

by Pat, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on November 26, 2025
Does exactly what i need it to do. Runs smooth and no "twang"!
Would recommend: Yes
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