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    Short buffer tube

    I have been drooling over the HK416c short-receiver extension/wire stock setup all weekend. My understanding is this involves a new bolt, flat recoil spring and the obvious external hardware.
    While I have NO hope HK will ever provide such incredible innovations to the masses, does anyone know of an off-the-shelf approximation?
    I do not ride to work in a helicopter or pretend to have insider information from my fifth cousin's friend about Delta Force, although I once served with a SEAL unit at Fort Monroe. It was a wedding party and I was 10. And no, I have not stopped talking about it.

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    sounds like the original setup for the M231 FPW, might be some of those left on the aftermarket.

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    What's old is new again. Research shows DPMS made a reproduction of the 231 stock system a few years ago, but with what looks like a carbine-length tube, or close to it, for OAL legality. I'm looking to slap this on an SBR, so that is not my concern -- and frankly, why I want it.

    I wonder if I could slap one together with the DPMS wire stock, bracket and a buffer tube kit from GSE?

    http://www.gunsmokeenterprises.net/A..._Kits_GSE.html
    I do not ride to work in a helicopter or pretend to have insider information from my fifth cousin's friend about Delta Force, although I once served with a SEAL unit at Fort Monroe. It was a wedding party and I was 10. And no, I have not stopped talking about it.

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    Dunno if it's going anywhere.

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    it could be just me but I can't say I really like the lok of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnnyC View Post
    Dunno if it's going anywhere.

    NEA PDW Stock
    Looks like "inspired" by HK416C stock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by steelonsteel View Post
    it could be just me but I can't say I really like the lok of it.
    I'm not into it for the looks. I am looking for the shortest package with a buttstock and reasonable terminal ballistics inside 100 yards in an AR platform.

    From what I can tell, there are numerous individuals and companies moving in this direction, including HK and Colt Defense, but nothing commercially available right now.
    I do not ride to work in a helicopter or pretend to have insider information from my fifth cousin's friend about Delta Force, although I once served with a SEAL unit at Fort Monroe. It was a wedding party and I was 10. And no, I have not stopped talking about it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tfltackdriver View Post
    but nothing commercially available right now.
    I do not know what you mean by "commercially available" but HK416C is available. Polish Police just procured some for CT units. It for sure is not available for civilian sales and I doubt it will be, like MP7.
    Last edited by montrala; 12-13-11 at 10:30.
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    I mean, "available for me to purchase."

    I am well aware of the HK416C as you may glean from the original post. HK is famous for not making their high-speed gadgets available for civilian purchase in the U.S.

    Quote Originally Posted by montrala View Post
    I do not know what you mean by "commercially available" but HK416C is available. Polish Police just procured some for CT units. It for sure is not available for civilian sales and I doubt it will be, like MP7.
    I do not ride to work in a helicopter or pretend to have insider information from my fifth cousin's friend about Delta Force, although I once served with a SEAL unit at Fort Monroe. It was a wedding party and I was 10. And no, I have not stopped talking about it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tfltackdriver View Post
    I mean, "available for me to purchase."

    I am well aware of the HK416C as you may glean from the original post. HK is famous for not making their high-speed gadgets available for civilian purchase in the U.S.
    The HK416C is a great looking weapon.
    H&K has a lot of hurdles to overcome to bring weapons to this market.

    Is there a reason a PDW stock/buffer system hasn't been more prolific? Is it the mindset of the industry or is there a flaw in the design?
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