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Thread: Can I run a rifle buffer system on a midlength gas system?

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    Can I run a rifle buffer system on a midlength gas system?

    Hi,

    I live in NY and can't have the evil collapsing stock. I plan on putting a rifle length stock on my new build. Can I run the rifle length buffer system on a midlength gas system and get good reliability? Or do I have to run the full length gas system to get reliability?

    Thanks

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    No problem running a rifle buffer on a rifle mid-length gas system. Just ensure you pair the buffer with a rifle spring. I'm assuming you are running an A2 lower or something with a rifle receiver extension, correct?

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    Yup.. plan on running a A2 rifle length reciever extention and buffer. Just wanted to make sure that the mid-length gas system will run properly with it.

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    Rifle buffer and spring is the most reliable system you can run on any gas system. I run it on one of my 11.5" SBRs... somthing like an MP5ish creation inspired by Phil Hayes. It's the most reliable gun I own.

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    Get a telescoping stock ,than set it as you wish, than drill and roll pin it fixed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FrankRochester View Post
    Yup.. plan on running a A2 rifle length reciever extention and buffer.
    There is only one rifle receiver extention. The A2 simply uses a spacer behind it for the extra length.

    If I had to have a fixed stock, I'd stick with the rifle buffer and spring without a doubt. I prefer the A1 length of pull however.

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    I run the same set up on my recce (Colt Sporter lower with a Magpul PRS (or is it SPR???) stock, Sabre Defense middy upper) rifle buffer and spring. I chose the stock because I wanted something more robust and it is the same length as an A1 stock.
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    Yes they run very nice with a rifle stock.
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    Thanks for the help guys... I was thinking of using a Vltor rifle modstock. Seems like it has more options as far as sling points, etc. Any opinions?

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    This may be a noob question, but where can I find a faq or article pointing out the differences between carbine, midlength, and rifle gas systems and buffer tubes etc etc and how to tell what setup a gun has.

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