LMT SOPMOD stock question

[rickrock305]

So I'm looking into spending a little tax return money on some upgrades and first on the list is a SOPMOD stock. Just a couple questions.

First, how do I tell the difference between commercial and milspec buffer tubes? I'm 99% sure I have a milspec buffer (Its a Spikes lower)

And question 2, if I do have a milspec buffer, I don't need to buy the complete SOPMOD kit right, just the stock only?

Thanks in advance.

[docsherm]

If it is a Mil Spec tube all you need is the stock.

[rickrock305]

I also see the ACS from Magpul is very similar.

Opinions? Comparisons?

[bkb0000]

the SOPMOD only comes in milspec

the ACS is a little lighter, i think it's a little longer, less expensive, and you can access the tubes without removing the stock. the sopmod is all smooth one piece, so no chance of pulling face pubes.. i would bet money it's also significantly stronger, for what that's worth.

[rickrock305]

Whats the difference between a milspec buffer and a commercial buffer?

[JJ556]

Pretty much the diameter of the threads and extension plus a slant at the rear of the comm. version. Attached pic displays it.

[rickrock305]

i'm gonna go with the SOPMOD, but i have another question.

i'm going to get the new version with the built in QD attachment point. does it come with a QD swivel? I've looked around for QD swivels alone without the accompanying female portion and can't seem to find any. Any help would be appreciated.

[bkb0000]

neg.. just the mount.

the swivel usually comes with the sling you buy, but i know i've seen just the swivels. i'll post if i come across one.

[snaf]

is this what you're looking for?

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=24866/Product/AR_15_CAR_15_QUICK_DETACH_SWIVEL

[thopkins22]

Best swivels I've seen. http://www.blueforcegear.com/product.cfm?type=cat&cat_id=5&prod_id=107

The TangoDown one that came with my PR-4 is very nice too, but I prefer a smaller slightly more difficult to engage QD button.

[Sanpete]

I would opt for the stock kit. LMT's RE is extremely well made and worth the extra money, and will likely give you a better fit for your new SOPMOD over the Spike's RE.

[motorolahamm]

swivels on here are nice, very heavy duty www.knightarmco.com

[rickrock305]

thanks fellas.