There seems to be a wide difference in prices for mil-spec buffer tubes. They range from approx. $20 on up. Is there that much difference in quality or is it a "pay for the name" deal. Thanks
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There seems to be a wide difference in prices for mil-spec buffer tubes. They range from approx. $20 on up. Is there that much difference in quality or is it a "pay for the name" deal. Thanks
I don't know. I'd get a CMT or LMT or something that you know is going to be properly extruded. I think most corner cutting is going to be done on non mil spec tubes anyway.
I'd get a good brand though. It's kind of an important part. ;)
Going off G&R's website, CMT $40, LMT $45, Vltor $44.95...any of those would be great, and all close to the same price. BravoCompany has a kit for $55.95, that would be a good choice as well if you needed more than just the receiver extension.
I'm not sure of any reason to spend more than that, and I don't see many offerings for less than that, either. If you're interested in a specific item from a specific vendor, feel free to ask and there's probably someone here with firsthand experience with it to say "yay" or "nay".
This is the cheapest one I've seen to date: http://www.dsarms.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MAM4BFR
I have no first hand knowledge of its quality though.
The DS Arms receiver extensions work just fine...
Be sure to get a high quality castle nut, though, like LMT or Colt, so it can be properly staked. Some castle nuts do not have have any cut outs on the receiver plate side for proper staking.
Interesting. I hadn't seen a milspec tube as cheap as that DSA. They are definitely a company I trust though.
Oriontacticalgear.com has the Stag/CMT tube, for 39.99 as of 8/21, find something to make 50.00 and it ships for free.
Jeff
True. For information, the High Standard receiver plate works well, but the castle nut is missing the cut-outs. For a couple of dollars more, buy a Colt or an LMT for the standard receiver plates.
The DD's and Vltor sling attachment plates stake well, too.
I would be curious to see how many "mil-spec" receiver extensions are "completely" mil-spec. I would think that most are dimensionally mil-spec for where the stock slides onto. But does anyone know if they are all mil-spec at the threads also? I have used Diemaco, LMT and Vltor and so far I lean towards the Vltor as I am partial to their numbered extensions (I suggested to Eric about 4.5 years and I am not sure if he started doing it on my suggestion alone but it is there regardless). :D
Boltgun