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    Something along those lines. I want to be able to easily return an SBR to its original dimensions; shouldn’t matter, but if it needs to happen, it should be quick.
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    Does anyone know if the LE6920 SOCOM model will accept just any 6-position buffer tube or would it be more advantageous to replace the whole buffer tube kit? I haven't replaced a buffer tube before but I got to thinking if my SOCOM would need a whole new buffer kit to work property if I wanted to switch out the 4-position buffer tube with the 6-position? For example, could I just switch out the stock mil-spec 4-position buffer tube with a BCM 6-position mil-spec tube and everything would work just fine without changing out the spring assembly etc, or would it be better to change out the whole kit so I'm not relying on the existing stock buffer tube equipment to work with a different brand buffer tube? Any info would be appreciated. Has anyone owned a 2015 model LE6920 SOCOM where they've changed out the buffer tube?

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    Changing just the tube is fine. There would be no advantage to changing anything else, except maybe the end plate if you didn't want to see the old staking marks, but that's purely cosmetic and very minor at that.

    If you're interested in cloning and/or quality a 6 position LMT or Colt tube are correct.

    Colt 6 position part number sp69072

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    Hey Thanks for the info. I would prefer to use one of those if it's a guaranteed fit for the SOCOM. So the LMT or the Colt buffer tube would work?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ghosttwofive View Post
    Hey Thanks for the info. I would prefer to use one of those if it's a guaranteed fit for the SOCOM. So the LMT or the Colt buffer tube would work?

    Any and every receiver extension/buffer tube talked about in this thread will fit and function perfectly on your rifle.

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    Thank you sir. Much appreciated. My local gun shop that I buy from has an Anderson 6-position and a Luth-AR one in stock they will install for me. Or they will install one I buy on my own for a minimal fee. I don't have any experience with Anderson or Luth-AR equipment but I'm looking into it as an alternative to ordering one since they have those in stock.

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    I wouldn't use the Anderson or the Luth on your Colt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ghosttwofive View Post
    Thank you sir. Much appreciated. My local gun shop that I buy from has an Anderson 6-position and a Luth-AR one in stock they will install for me. Or they will install one I buy on my own for a minimal fee. I don't have any experience with Anderson or Luth-AR equipment but I'm looking into it as an alternative to ordering one since they have those in stock.
    Those are pretty...cheap. Not the option I'd go with.

    You really should be able to change your own buffer tube. I mean you don't have to, just like you don't have to be able to pump your own gas if you life in OR or NJ and you don't have to be able to change your car's oil...but it's something you really should be able to do. It's a lot easier and quicker than changing your oil though, so maybe that's not a good example. You should be able to put air in your car's tires to get them to the the correct PSI as listed in your driver's doorjamb, and you should be able to change your own receiver extension. It's 2020, there are probably 500 quality YouTube videos on how to do it and a few thousands website/forum/blog posts on how to do it properly.
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    It doesn't seem like that big of deal to change it, I was just going to take advantage of the free install if I bought the kit there, but it sounds like both Anderson and Luth-AR aren't that great. I may just go with the Colt or LMT and change it out. It would be good to do it myself and get some practice.

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    It's not a complicated procedure, your main challenge is keeping the buffer detent in place until the tube engages it, then torquing and staking the castle nut. I'm all thumbs and I do it pretty regularly, and if I can do it I bet you can do it.
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