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CMMG
Overview
The CMMG AR-15 Buffer Retainer Spring is a critical component designed to securely hold the buffer in place within the receiver extension. This spring is specifically made for AR-15 platforms, ensuring reliable function during operation. It's commonly found in builds featuring a carbine gas system and is particularly favored in 300 Blackout configurations, where precise cycling is essential for optimal performance.
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Builders have added the CMMG AR-15 Buffer Retainer Sping to their builds on GunPartPicker. Since April 2026, it ranks #55 of the 116 buffer springs builders have added. Builds with this buffer spring are split between .223 Wylde (33%) and 5.56 NATO (33%), mostly on mid-length gas (60%, then blowback 20%), and mostly AR-15 (82%, then AR-9 18%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every time we checked in October 2026, and today 5 of the 6 retailers we track have it in stock. It dipped to $1.79 at Palmetto State Armory for a stretch in October 2026, under its usual $1.86, so sales do come around. Buying today, the lowest price is $1.62 at KY Gun Company, which matches the best price we saw in October.
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Builds in the community that include the Cmmg Ar-15 Buffer Retainer Sping
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
![]() | 25 | $541.70 |
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