Which assembly sits on top of the recoil cylinder and faces the buffer striker plate, with two adjustable springs?

Which assembly sits on top of the recoil cylinder and faces the buffer striker plate, with two adjustable springs?

• A. Buffer and Striker Plate and Snubbers
• B. 105mm Breech Seal
• C. Leatherman
• D. Trigger Housing Assembly

Answer: (A)

Understanding how the recoil cushioning and timing parts are arranged helps you see why this is the correct assembly. The components that sit on top of the recoil cylinder and face the buffer striker plate, with two adjustable springs, are the buffer and striker plate and snubbers. This assembly absorbs and controls the rearward motion of the operating parts—so it cushions the recoil and sets how the striker plate engages—while the two adjustable springs allow fine-tuning of the force and damping. One spring provides the restoring or maintaining force on the striker plate, and the other adjusts the movement/damping of the assembly, helping regulate cycling speed and reduce shock. The snubbers further limit travel to protect parts and smooth operation.

Understanding how the recoil cushioning and timing parts are arranged helps you see why this is the correct assembly. The components that sit on top of the recoil cylinder and face the buffer striker plate, with two adjustable springs, are the buffer and striker plate and snubbers. This assembly absorbs and controls the rearward motion of the operating parts—so it cushions the recoil and sets how the striker plate engages—while the two adjustable springs allow fine-tuning of the force and damping. One spring provides the restoring or maintaining force on the striker plate, and the other adjusts the movement/damping of the assembly, helping regulate cycling speed and reduce shock. The snubbers further limit travel to protect parts and smooth operation.