[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Colt Buffer Tubes

Posted: 2/21/2012 12:09:58 PM EDT

Can someone explain to me the differences between the 3 different Tubes that Specialized Armament Carry's? I need to install a Magpul PRS onto one of my Colt Rifles and need a tube. Not sure which one of those I need.

Forged 7075-76

Forged 7075-T6 US NSN

Extruded Buffer Tube

Posted: 2/21/2012 2:51:05 PM EDT

[#1]

The link to the first didn't work for me. The difference between the first two is probably only packaging though the first could be something other than Colt. The extruded most likely isn't Colt and should be.weaker than a forged.extension.
Dustin

Posted: 2/21/2012 4:48:09 PM EDT

[#2]

Fixed the link to the first one. Thanks

Posted: 2/21/2012 5:50:00 PM EDT

[#3]

The first one is forged and gray, intended for older gray rifles. Probably NOS.

The second is forged, presumably black, and has an NSN for military purchase.

The third is extruded. Cheaper to produce and not as strong as forged.

All three should be functionally identical and interchangeable.

ETA: Based on the part numbers, I deduce that only the first one is a Colt part.

Posted: 2/22/2012 3:15:13 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks for the information.

Posted: 2/22/2012 6:43:46 AM EDT

[#5]

You can get Colt 4-position REs from G&R Tactical for $30. May be better than dealing with the nonsense that is SAW. Can't link to G&R here; go to their Web site and select "Colt" under "Gear by Manufacturer" and you will find it.

Posted: 2/22/2012 9:24:38 AM EDT

[#6]

He's looking for rifle extensions.

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