The Armaspec Stealth Recoil Spring SRS GEN4 AR-10 is a self-contained multi-stage drop-in replacement for your standard AR-10 buffer and spring. Designed for .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor platforms with carbine-length buffer tubes, the SRS keeps the spring off the inner wall of the buffer tube entirely — silent operation, significantly reduced felt recoil, and consistent spring tension through every cycling stroke.
7.09oz actual weight. 5.7oz equivalent. Drop in where your standard buffer and spring were. No gunsmithing, no modification to the tube.
See It In Action
Armaspec's full overview and installation walkthrough for the SRS GEN4 AR-10.
Why Silent Matters on an AR-10
A standard buffer spring scrapes against the inner wall of the buffer tube every time the BCG cycles. On a heavy-hitting .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor platform cycling at full energy, that friction is significant — more heat, more noise, faster spring fatigue, and less consistent spring tension over round count.
The SRS eliminates spring-to-tube contact entirely. The spring rides on an internal rod, staying centered throughout the full cycling stroke. The buffer mass stays under constant tension against the bolt carrier. The second stage activates at the rear of travel to absorb the spike in recoil impulse — the part that makes .308 feel like .308.
Features
- Silent operation — spring never contacts inner wall of buffer tube. No spring-scrape on every cycling stroke
- Multi-stage recoil reduction — second stage activates at rear of travel, significantly reducing felt recoil impulse on .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor platforms
- Buffer mass under constant tension — stays in contact with the bolt carrier throughout the cycling stroke for consistent timing
- Drop-in installation — replaces buffer and spring as one self-contained unit, no gunsmithing required
- 5.7oz equivalent / 7.09oz actual — purpose-built mass for AR-10 cycling characteristics
- GEN4 improvements — roll pin end piece, machined cap, ships with Red and Blue Loctite pre-applied at critical joints
- Lifetime warranty
- 100% USA made
Specs
| System Type | Multi-stage drop-in — buffer and spring self-contained |
| Equivalent Weight | 5.7oz |
| Actual Weight (Complete) | 7.09oz |
| Length | 7.18" |
| Platform | AR-10 — .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor, carbine-length buffer tube |
| Loctite | Red on front metal stop, Blue on bottom bumper — reapply on reassembly |
| Buffer Retainer | Compatible with or without — most users run without for easy maintenance |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| SKU | ARM253-AR10 |
| Country of Origin | 100% USA Made |
Installation
- Pre-install screw check — retighten both screws fully using two 3/32 hex keys simultaneously, or one hex key using the hole in the rod for leverage. Do this before first install and at every maintenance interval
- Insert polymer bumper end (rear) toward the back of the buffer tube
- Insert metal weight mass end toward the bolt carrier
- Function check — cycle the action to verify smooth operation
The SRS AR-10 ships with Red Loctite on the front metal stop and Blue Loctite for the bottom bumper. When reassembling after any maintenance, Armaspec recommends reapplying both. Red Loctite on the front metal stop, Blue Loctite on the bottom bumper.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Install by a qualified individual familiar with the AR-10 platform. Retighten screws before installation and at every maintenance interval. It is the buyer's responsibility to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Armaspec SRS GEN4 is USA made and backed by a lifetime warranty.
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