Guys at Brownell's says buffer length versus gas system length is a myth, they are totally independent and not related. Youtube: https://youtu.be/fvINsqlQMp8
Not happy with that. My understanding is that gas system length has a direct impact on timing of the action. It does make sense the buffer system may need an adjustment in either length, spring tension and/or buffer weight to support variations of gas system length.
Rather than re-inventing the wheel, it would be much simpler and practical for more knowledgeable and experiences gunners to chime in share the gospel.