The Forward Controls Design Buffer Retainer (FCD part no. RBF (REINFORCED BUFFER RETAINE) is machined from stainless steel as a direct replacement for the factory AR-15 buffer retainer. It holds the buffer captive in the receiver extension under spring pressure, and the stainless construction resists corrosion better than the factory-finish steel part it replaces.

Key Specifications

• stainless steel construction resists corrosion better than the factory-finish steel retainer.
• direct AR-15 replacement fit drops in for the factory buffer retainer without modification.
• retains the buffer under spring pressure keeping it properly seated in the receiver extension.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a buffer retainer do? It holds the buffer captive in the receiver extension against spring pressure so it stays properly seated.

Why choose stainless over the factory part? Stainless steel resists corrosion better than the factory-finish steel retainer it replaces.

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