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Best buffer tube and stock for an 18" AR15 build
Me

Posted on 09/18/2019 6:27:40 AM PDT by bill1952

As the title reads


TOPICS: Hobbies; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: banglist
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1 posted on 09/18/2019 6:27:40 AM PDT by bill1952
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To: bill1952

The cheapest. These parts have no impact on accuracy or reliability.


2 posted on 09/18/2019 6:30:00 AM PDT by wastoute (Government cannot redistribute wealth. Government can only redistribute poverty.)
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To: bill1952

Because the best place to ask is a board filled with political minded people.

Wouldn’t want to get advice from a gun board or someone with expert opinions. Better to get anecdotal info from consumers.

This is the type of gun owner that scares me, willing to ask advice from any person with an opinion rather then an expert in the field.

It seems more to me like “Hey I want to talk about guns in public to show I am one of the cool kids!”

I love guns I love Free republic. But some friends should never be in the same room........


3 posted on 09/18/2019 6:36:37 AM PDT by Ndorfin (Kitties,titties, and fiddies)
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To: wastoute; bill1952

Ditto.
Just replaced mine two weeks ago.
Some have a little groove cut out for the buffer retainer pin, some don’t.
Either will do, though.


4 posted on 09/18/2019 6:39:32 AM PDT by RandallFlagg (Fact: Gun control laws kill innocents.)
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To: Ndorfin
This is the type of gun owner that scares me, willing to ask advice from any person with an opinion rather then an expert in the field.

There are actually a lot of expert FFLs and gunsmiths on FR browsing the, "Banglist," pinned posts.
5 posted on 09/18/2019 6:41:59 AM PDT by RandallFlagg (Fact: Gun control laws kill innocents.)
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To: wastoute

Ask that question on this forum.

https://www.m4carbine.net/


6 posted on 09/18/2019 6:45:04 AM PDT by Roklok
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To: Ndorfin

What nonsense
There are plenty of experienced and expert gun affectionados here on fr and the banglist keywords
You’re the type of freeper that scares ME


7 posted on 09/18/2019 6:46:51 AM PDT by bill1952 (taxes don't hurt the rich, they keep YOU from becoming rich.)
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To: bill1952
You cannot go wrong with Magpul.

Magpul Stocks

8 posted on 09/18/2019 6:47:17 AM PDT by FtrPilot
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To: bill1952

Centurian Arms, centurianarms.co_m

Made from billet, strong and accurate, I know this because I designed and programmed them for him. Yes, buffer tubes make a difference, the tolerance of the tube, also the air holes in the back make a huge difference in how they respond and work..

Stock is whatever you feel comfortable with, or find ascetically pleasing, the only thing that does it help you find a comfortable set.

He also makes the correct size for the AR10s as well if anyone is looking for those, which are not as common.


9 posted on 09/18/2019 6:47:50 AM PDT by Abathar (Proudly posting without reading the article carefully since 2004)
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To: bill1952

have u played with an H2 or H3 buffer?


10 posted on 09/18/2019 6:52:45 AM PDT by w1n1
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To: bill1952; wastoute

Agree with wastoute. Spend your money on good upper components. Basic lower components needn’t cost much.

You do want to make sure your buffer tube and lower receiver are compatible. The Milspec is most common but there are commercial receivers as well, and the two are not compatible for tube/receiver purposes.


11 posted on 09/18/2019 6:53:22 AM PDT by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
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To: bill1952

Get out of the mindset that there is a “best” anything with firearms. There is more or less suitable for YOU. The best stock for an 18” build for me is a Magpul MOE Rifle Stock. The best stock for someone else might be their cheap piece of garbage carbine “M4” stock from some no-name vendor for $40.
There are several more variables like gashole size, gas system length and ammo type(s) to be used that drive the considerations like buffer weight, spring weight and possibly rifle vs carbine vs VLTOR A5 receiver extension selection.
There is no “best”.


12 posted on 09/18/2019 6:54:43 AM PDT by nerdwithamachinegun (All generalizations are wrong.)
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To: Ndorfin

Have you checked out w1n1’s ‘Am Shooting Journal’ threads? He’s a true gun expert, and will gladly answer any gun related questions.


13 posted on 09/18/2019 6:56:18 AM PDT by real saxophonist (Yeah, well, y'know that's just like, uh... your opinion, man.)
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To: FtrPilot

Magpul has such pretty stuff.


14 posted on 09/18/2019 6:59:28 AM PDT by moovova
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To: bill1952

It depends on what you are going to use the rifle for.

I put a Magpul PRS on my groundhog gun. It’s heavy. I also use that rifle for target shooting, so I haven’t been inclined to replace it.

I don’t have a record where I got the extension, spring, or buffer from. Those were in a kit.


15 posted on 09/18/2019 7:03:08 AM PDT by IndispensableDestiny
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To: bill1952

Expert opinions......cracked me up, lol. I got an “expert opinion” last week by a doctor to have my uvula cut off. I was watching a clip yesterday on the latest batch of new immigrants at a Miami University ceremony. They sure didn’t seem to have much enthusiasm. Somehow I think it would have been a little different if I had been there, lol. The honor guard caught my eye with a sweet looking M-14.


16 posted on 09/18/2019 7:34:07 AM PDT by OftheOhio (never could dance but always could kata - Romeo company)
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To: Abathar
Are these strong I guess?

That's always been a weak point of the AR.

17 posted on 09/18/2019 8:03:08 AM PDT by Eagles6
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To: moovova
Pretty and functional.

I cheered when they left Colorado and moved their HQ to Texas and their manufacturing and distribution to Wyoming.

18 posted on 09/18/2019 8:10:49 AM PDT by FtrPilot
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To: Magnum44; bill1952; wastoute
Basic lower components needn’t cost much.

I would agree with the exception of the trigger. IMHO, a match grade trigger is always a worthwhile investment.

Personally, I recommend the Geissele Super Semi-Automatic Enhanced (SSA-E) Trigger.

SSA-E

If budget is unlimited, then I would recommend:

Hi-Speed National Match - Trigger

19 posted on 09/18/2019 8:28:03 AM PDT by FtrPilot
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To: FtrPilot

Agree. A good trigger is worth the investment.


20 posted on 09/18/2019 8:30:47 AM PDT by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
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