Smyth Busters: Matching AR-15 Gas System to Buffer System – Video

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- The internet is home to some very good and some very bad information, and unfortunately, the subject of the AR-15 is prone to this misinformation. Luckily Brownells has taken it upon themselves to do some myth-busting videos on America’s favorite rifle!

In this video, the Brownells Gun Techs go over the simple but often misunderstood issue of matching an AR-15 gas system to the buffer. In other words, does a rifle length buffer need a rifle length gas system, or can a mid-length gas system run on a carbine buffer?

For some of us this is a simple answer, but for the first time AR builder or new shooter getting into exercising their right to bear arms, this is easily a confusing one. If you are looking in the dark places of the internet (forums) I am sure that confusion only becomes worse. Watch the video or read the below excerpt for a quick and easy answer, we will be following the Smyth Busters series closely as I really enjoy the videos!

The dynamic duo of Brownells Gun Techs, Steve Ostrem and Caleb Savant, join forces and use their combined super-powers to …Read the Rest

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