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Posted: 8/24/2011 5:34:37 PM EDT
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I have the standard (A1 length, not Entry) ARFX stock on a couple of my carbines and I really like them –– very solid-feeling.
It uses a rifle (not carbine) receiver extension and, accordingly, a rifle buffer/spring. (The short Entry version uses a proprietary extension and a carbine buffer/spring, IIRC, but I have no first-hand experience with that model.) ETA: Found an old pic of one of them, from back during the ban era when it was still "neutered." 
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Posted: 8/24/2011 5:39:42 PM EDT
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ARFX Rifle length tube, spring and buffer.
ARFX-E Carbine spring and buffer and has it's own buffer tube that comes with it. I've been seriously thinking of the ARFX-E with a spikes T2 Buffer and a 1" pad. |
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Posted: 8/24/2011 5:52:17 PM EDT
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You can use the ARFX stock with a carbine spring and buffer, but you need to use a spacer to make up the extra length. I believe it's RRA that sells a spacer for thier 9mm setup that works perfectly in this app and costs about $9. I used it for a while on my carbine setup with no issues. I eventually gave up on the ACE stock due to it's length. It's solid as a rock and very light, I just wanted a shorter stock for moving while shooting.
Here's how my rifle was setup with the ACE stock. It's carbine gassed in a dissipator setup. 
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Posted: 8/24/2011 5:56:49 PM EDT
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I have the standard (A1 length, not Entry) ARFX stock on a couple of my carbines and I really like them –– very solid-feeling. It uses a rifle (not carbine) receiver extension and, accordingly, a rifle buffer/spring. (The short Entry version uses a proprietary extension and a carbine buffer/spring, IIRC, but I have no first-hand experience with that model.) ETA: Found an old pic of one of them, from back during the ban era when it was still "neutered." http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y12/HardShell/RWB%20-%20ARs/DSC00921.jpg Thanks for the info!! Looks great! |
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Posted: 8/24/2011 5:58:04 PM EDT
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ARFX Rifle length tube, spring and buffer. ARFX-E Carbine spring and buffer and has it's own buffer tube that comes with it. I've been seriously thinking of the ARFX-E with a spikes T2 Buffer and a 1" pad. Thanks casper. I am thinking the shorter version withthat 1" just may be the ticket! |
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Posted: 8/24/2011 6:00:09 PM EDT
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You can use the ARFX stock with a carbine spring and buffer, but you need to use a spacer to make up the extra length. I believe it's RRA that sells a spacer for thier 9mm setup that works perfectly in this app and costs about $9. I used it for a while on my carbine setup with no issues. I eventually gave up on the ACE stock due to it's length. It's solid as a rock and very light, I just wanted a shorter stock for moving while shooting. Here's how my rifle was setup with the ACE stock. It's carbine gassed in a dissipator setup. http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk58/kwrangln/ar16.jpg Ya, I am diggin' the Skeleton look, and apparently has a rigid feel. Thanks for the pics. I'll be sure to post a few pics when completed. |
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Posted: 8/24/2011 7:20:21 PM EDT
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I love them i use them on all my builds.
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Posted: 8/24/2011 7:24:49 PM EDT
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The ARFX is A2 length which is a bit longer than I like and the ARFX-E is too short, so I use the ARFX-E with a DPMS Buttstock Extender:
Compared to an ARFX (top): 
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Posted: 8/24/2011 8:53:20 PM EDT
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The ARFX is A2 length which is a bit longer than I like and the ARFX-E is too short, so I use the ARFX-E with a DPMS Buttstock Extender: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s95/MMcfpd/DPMShardware.jpg Compared to an ARFX (top): http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s95/MMcfpd/Tail_of-two_Aces.jpg  Oh, Hell ya! I like the shorter version by far...now that you supplied that pic! That looks Su...weet!!! You're a great salesman.
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Posted: 8/24/2011 9:12:46 PM EDT
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Quoted: The ARFX is A2 length ... Only if you add the rubber butt pad –– without that (like mine above) it is A1 length (which is my personal preference for any fixed-stock AR). |
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Posted: 8/25/2011 4:51:02 AM EDT
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It looks great with the full length stock. It could be worse, you could be one of those guys that puts a collapsible stock on a 20" barreled AR! Now that looks silly!!
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Posted: 8/25/2011 9:41:53 AM EDT
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Quoted: It looks great with the full length stock. It could be worse, you could be one of those guys that puts a collapsible stock on a 20" barreled AR! Now that looks silly!! Function > Form If it works well for the owner, who cares what it looks like in the long run? (And, FTR, I don't like that combination either, personally, but what works for me may not work for you.  ) |
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Posted: 8/25/2011 10:59:39 AM EDT
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Quoted: It could be worse, you could be one of those guys that puts a collapsible stock on a 20" barreled AR! Now that looks silly!! I guess that you would not like the M-16A5 concept then, would you?  |
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Posted: 8/25/2011 5:02:00 PM EDT
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I have the entry as well as the standard. They are very comfortable, solid stocks. The long version is too long for my stubby arms, but I really like the entry with the 1 inch butt pad.
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