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JP Enterprises
Overview
The JP AR-15 Silent Captured Spring - Gen 2 is designed for builders looking to enhance the performance of their AR-15 platform with a smoother shooting experience. Featuring an H2 buffer weight and a standard spring type, this system helps mitigate recoil and improves reliability by providing consistent cycling. This buffer is commonly found in builds with a mid-length gas system and chambered for 5.56 NATO, making it an excellent choice for those aiming for optimal balance and control.
JP Enterprises JP AR-15 Silent Captured Spring - Gen 2 was the eighth most added buffer on GunPartPicker in August 2026, behind the Aero Precision AR-15 H3 Buffer, with about 2% of all buffers added to builds. Up from #13 in July. Builds with this buffer are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (67%, then .223 Wylde 33%), nearly all on carbine-length gas, and mostly AR-15 (80%, then AR-10 20%).
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in August 2026, and today all 6 retailers we track have it in stock. Prices barely moved in August 2026, holding around $119.49, so there haven't been real sales lately. Buying today, the lowest price is $119.49 at Ammunition Depot, which matches the best price we saw in August.
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Builds in the community that include the Jp Ar-15 Silent Captured Spring - Gen 2
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 26 | $4580.16 |
 | 25 | $6831.38 |
 | 22 | $1690.41 |
 | 29 | $6049.38 |
| 28 | $3931.10 |
 | 20 | $1280.14 |
 | 23 | $2047.91 |
 | 25 | $1357.02 |
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Top reviews
JP Enterprises Silent Captured Spring Gen 2 is excellent at eliminating buffer noise. Install required a couple extra steps that werent in the instructions - figuring out the rod assembly orientation took some trial and error. Functions perfectly once installed.
