AR 15 buffer is also known as receiver extension.
The buffer tube functions are to house the recoil buffer and spring mechanisms and attachment point for the buttstock.
A right buffer tube and springs are necessary for an AR 15.
The
AR 15 buffer serves as an additional weight to the cycling action.
The AR 15 buffer is essential for smoother operation.
The 3-ounce Carbine buffer is standard for all 556 & 223 AR-15s