Pistol Lower Receiver Extension Question

**Kokopelli** · 08-16-13, 19:07

Originally Posted by steyrman13

Phase 5 come with a nice pad on it.

I like the Phase 5 as well. No reason to risk not having a "pistol tube".. Just saying..

**GH41** · 08-16-13, 21:29

Color me crazy but I am going to use a rifle tube for better balance and the LAW hinge for compact storage. GH

**glock30_27** · 08-17-13, 15:24

Originally Posted by Clint

Nothing is guaranteed.

If you're not doing shitbag tricks, most likely you'll never have any trouble.

The "safest" bet is to use a dedicated pistol extension.

As IG said, you are probably legally fine with a CAR / A5 / Rifle extension as long as you don't attach a stock.

But I'm not comfortable with that, given the possible consequences.

One of the Opinion letters contained language similar to: "a stock cannot be readily attached".

For an extra measure of insurance, there are a variety of methods you can use to modify the RE so that a stock cannot be readily attached.

My example above was to pin a cheek rest onto an A5 RE.

The pinned cheek rest prevents any shoulder stock from being readily attached and leaves nothing up to "interpretation" by over zealous agents or local LE.

This is what im thinking.... and the words "a stock cannot be readily attached".
Thats what makes me nervous

**jandbj** · 08-17-13, 15:35

Originally Posted by GH41

Color me crazy but I am going to use a rifle tube for better balance and the LAW hinge for compact storage. GH

Pics when it's done please. Was thinking about this same thing for my next build.

**glock30_27** · 08-21-13, 00:52

Ok well ive decided to go with a pistol tube because the 6 position tubes look like....well I just took the stock off,and I just dont want any question about it so my next easy question is does this sound like good pistol tube.?? http://www.phase5tactical.com/produc...l-buffer-tube-
And if not and you know a better one under 100$ let me know,i just dont wanna spend too much because I will send off for a nfa stamp after a while.
http://www.phase5tactical.com/produc...l-buffer-tube-
The only thing I dont like is that they dont say what kind of aluminum its made out of so idk thats why im kindly asking everbody here.

**Clint** · 08-21-13, 02:18

Lots of people like that tube.

It has a castle nut and end plate that can be staked, so that is good.

**JusticeM4** · 08-21-13, 05:23

You could also cord-wrap a standard buffer tube with Paracord.
When your stamp comes in, remove cords and install your stock of choice. That way you are not buying 2 tubes, since you mentioned budget might be an issue.