This is the first time I've ever seen anything like this.
Looks like I was headed in the right direction.;)
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http://www.primaryweapons.com/store/...WS_EBT_L_1.jpg
Same idea but more money:)
I like the idea of a supported buffer tube and it seems that it would be some of the answer to carrier tilt and possible premature locking lug wear.
I talked to PWS a week or two ago about their tube and they told me they should be ready to ship right after SHOT.
This PWS tube is most interesting.
Does anyone know how it attaches? I mean, other than screwing into the receiver, is there any other form of locking/attaching to the lower receiver? I can't really tell, but I'm sure there is something else that holding/locking it in place to prevent unscrewing.
Anyhow, since I am not currently looking to repair a piston gun, I do wonder how well this tube would function in a regular DI gun, or if it is even recommended to do so? I am most interested in the following comment PWS makes:
"A dead blow buffer is securely installed in the rear of the buffer tube to reduce carrier speed by an average of 10%, and dramatically reduce felt recoil."
I will be interested to see just how much FELT recoil reduction is really accomplished. Of course, I'm just wondering if this PWS tube will be ok for DI use in the first place? Any reason it wouldn't be?
I talked to the folks at LMT about the piston conversion for the MRP platform, very cost saving and for current owners the way to go IMO.
However the question about carrier tilt is a good one, so I'm curious is the upper receiver affected by this? for me this is important since the MRP is one continuous platform.
Are there any real concerns for a "recreational" shooter using the piston?
Overall I was pleased with my answers from the LMT folks but I still want to "guard" my investment.
The PWS tube is interesting but I don't think it would work with a Magpul UBR?
Cheers
I have an LMT Piston but don't have enough rounds out of it yet to really see any issues. I am not worried about it since LMT has a life time warranty.
I'm wondering if the following might be true:
1) Carrier tilt is basically a cosmetic issue on a part of the gun hidden from view.
2) The scuffing will be self-limiting.
3) CTS (carrier tilt scuffing, my term) will never cause a failure or malf.
1# You do not want the carrier tilting when the bolt is trying to unlock from the barrel extension it is going to put stress on the cam pin and the cam pin bolt hole.And probably the lugs also.
2# It may limit but you are introducing a force the system was never designed to handle.
3# refer to 1#