TAPCO TAP22056 9mm Recoil Buffer - AR-15 Carbine Buffer System

The TAPCO TAP22056 9mm recoil buffer addresses the unique cycling requirements of pistol-caliber carbines built on AR-15 platforms. This specialized buffer provides the correct mass and spring tension needed for reliable 9mm operation in carbine-length systems. Standard rifle buffers often cause cycling issues with pistol cartridges due to their different pressure curves and bolt velocities.

What Makes This Different

Unlike standard carbine buffers designed for rifle cartridges, the TAP22056 features optimized weight distribution specifically engineered for 9mm ballistics. The buffer incorporates tungsten weights that provide approximately 5.4 ounces of mass, significantly heavier than standard carbine buffers. This increased mass compensates for the lower chamber pressures of 9mm ammunition while maintaining smooth bolt carrier group operation.

Key Features

• Tungsten-weighted design provides optimal mass for 9mm cycling reliability
• 5.4-ounce total weight engineered for pistol-caliber carbine systems
• Compatible with standard AR-15 carbine buffer tubes and springs
• Precision-machined aluminum construction with anodized finish
• Works with both blowback and delayed blowback 9mm systems
• Reduces bolt bounce and improves extraction timing
• Standard carbine buffer dimensions for universal compatibility

Field testing demonstrates consistent cycling across various 9mm loads, from 115-grain target ammunition to 147-grain subsonic rounds. The buffer's mass helps maintain proper dwell time for complete case extraction while preventing over-cycling that can damage brass or cause feeding malfunctions. Competition shooters report improved split times due to reduced muzzle rise and faster sight recovery between shots.

Technical Specs

• Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Length: Standard carbine buffer dimensions
• Material: Machined aluminum with tungsten weights
• Finish: Type III hard anodized
• Compatibility: AR-15 carbine buffer tubes
• Caliber: Optimized for 9mm Luger
• Thread: Standard buffer tube threading
• Country of Origin: USA

The TAP22056 eliminates the guesswork in 9mm AR builds by providing factory-tested specifications proven in thousands of rounds of testing. Professional armorers and competitive shooters choose this buffer for builds requiring absolute reliability across diverse ammunition types and environmental conditions.