In the world of pistol caliber carbines (PCCs), managing recoil and controlling bolt bounce has long been a balancing act between brute-force solutions and delicate tuning. Foxtrot Mike Products—well-known for delivering no-nonsense innovation to budget-conscious builders—just dropped a system that might quietly change the game: the RMB (Recoil Mitigating Buffer) System.
At first glance, it looks like just another buffer kit—but what’s packed inside is anything but ordinary. Instead of relying on heavier buffers to beat recoil into submission, the RMB System takes a smarter route. It combines a precision-balanced reciprocating mass, a sliding buffer body, an integrated dampening spring, and a rugged urethane impact pad to transform how blowback carbines behave. The result is recoil feels more like a push than a punch, and bolt bounce all but vanishes.
In fact, high-speed testing with a 5” FM VFM-9 upper confirms that bolt bounce is completely eliminated. Not reduced. Not minimized. Gone. That kind of performance means faster follow-ups, tighter groups, and far less stress on your components over time. It’s an elegant fix for a problem many builders have just learned to tolerate.
Foxtrot Mike isn’t new to the party. After nearly a decade in the game—ranging from OEM partnerships to their own proprietary designs—they’ve consistently delivered solutions that work, and more importantly, keep working. The RMB is no different. Whether you’re running a standard Glock-style upper or one of FM’s short-stroke VFM-9s, this buffer system is designed to adapt.
What really sets this apart, though, is the rigorous real-world testing. Foxtrot Mike teamed up with industry voices like Doug P. from Blowback9.com, who helped blind-test the RMB across a range of builds. The feedback was unanimous: 100% of shooters reported a reduction in recoil compared to traditional heavy buffer setups. Shot groups tightened under rapid fire. And that annoying bounce at the rear of the cycle? Erased.
Keep in mind, optimal results were achieved with short barrels and standard pressure ammo. Like any PCC build, your mileage may vary depending on your configuration. But one thing’s for sure—the RMB gives builders a serious performance edge with none of the guesswork.
The RMB by Foxtrot Mike retails at $79.99 MSRP—a small investment for a serious upgrade in control, consistency, and comfort.
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