Enidine AR-restor

[CatsMeow]

Hi all,

I don't usually get all worked up over a particular AR accessory, but after the last rifle match left my shoulder rather sore (especially after firing lots of rounds in prone), I swore I'll get an Enidine AR-restor for my 20-incher. When it arrived, I had the smith pop it in (along with a DPMS spring set for my lower), then headed to his backyard range. When I touched off the first round on semi, WOW:wow: where's the kick? Ditto for the second round. I then put the selector on "group therapy" and a nudge of the trigger yielded a three-round burst at a much lower cyclic rate than is usual for a 20-inch A1. Very little muzzle climb. Switched it back to semi and tried double-taps, the sights stayed on target.

Thing is, I was merrily emptying the 30 rd mag (28 rds on board) in three-round bursts when I had my very first FTF, the round went a bit forward and stayed there with the bolt stuck behind it. The same mag gave me two more FTFs in semi yesterday. Oh well...:upeyes:

Still, Enidine AR-restor.... it works!:cool: Anybody else got the same experience?

[GixxerSixxer]

I had a chance to try one.

I ended up using a PWS brake and a H2 buffer.

It did work and smoothed things up quite a bit. If I had a .204 varmint gun built up I'd probably drop one in. That would be jihad on prairie dogs.

[GLOCK35TX]

I have 2 of them - One in a rifle and the other in a carbine....
I would never go back to regular buffer - I'm spoiled

[solizone]

Noob question. What does "FTF" mean?

[Iowa Hick]

Failure to Fire, FTE is failure to eject

[Happy G]

Mine should be here today. I plan on shooting Friday or Monday. I'll let you know what I think. I plan on using this buffer in conjunction with a new trigger.

[Herb Twoleaf]

Failure to Fire, FTE is failure to eject

Failure To Feed, I think you mean.

[desertfox]

I like using JP adjustable gas blocks and then tuning the gas flow to smooth things out.

[Iowa Hick]

Failure To Feed, I think you mean.

Oops, my mistake.

[boraxis]

I tried an Enidyne buffer in a nearly new Bushmaster and it caused reliability problems. I think it just puts a little less of a jarring smack on the back of the bolt carrier on the return stroke. Maybe it would work now that I've put a few rounds through it but the recoil isn't bad enough for me to take chances.

[RWBlue]

I tried an Enidyne buffer in my 300 Whisper with JP adjustable gas port and sniper stock. I was unable to make it work. I have not had ample testing in my A2 HBAR to make a decision.

Based on other reading, I think it is a great idea in a carbine, but may not be a good idea in a full stock gun.

[solizone]

If I have a ARES Defense Gas Piston conversion kit installed on my Colt, would the Endine AR-restor work (reliably) on my AR?

[RWBlue]

If I have a ARES Defense Gas Piston conversion kit installed on my Colt, would the Endine AR-restor work (reliably) on my AR?

Short carbine stock or full rifle stock?

[solizone]

Short Carbine Stock (telescopic stock)

[boraxis]

would the Endine AR-restor work (reliably) on my AR?

In yours? Nobody knows yet. I see it as a non combat proven accessory. But I like the idea and see how it could be a good thing. Apparently a lot of (other) people do use them successfully, some even claiming that they increase reliability. In those cases the hydraulic piston must have been hit hard enough that it is still fully compressed on the return stroke.

Their main benefit seems to be in full auto carbines with carbine-length gas systems, regardless of buttstock type. In full auto they also reduce the cyclic rate which could be good for reliability and recoil control.

I tried an Enidine buffer in two brand new 16" mid-gas semi-auto carbines and both times the bolts didn't smack shut reliably. I tell myself that proper gas regulation is better than the hydraulic buffer workaround. If I get a 14.5" or shorter carbine it might be a good excuse to try a hydraulic buffer again. Mmmm, especially select fire... :drool:

[RWBlue]

Short Carbine Stock (telescopic stock)


Odds are that it will work.
But I wouldn't bet my life on it.
And I wouldn't trust my life to it.


If it doesn't, buy a spring and weaken it.

[ny rifleman]

Recoil from a ar15 in .556 hurt your shoulder....wtf

[CatsMeow]

Recoil from a ar15 in .556 hurt your shoulder....wtf

Well, if you fire a lot of them, especially in prone:supergrin:, with only a thin shirt between the butt and your shoulder. I don't mind the soreness, it's when the front sight climbs off the target in rapid fire. Now, with my Enidine and a YHM SC-1 flash hider, I can actually see the plate fall, through my iron sights; the front sight stays put. :cool: