[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Fixed stock, fixed?

Posted: 8/29/2011 2:05:03 PM EDT

I took off the butt stock on my pre ban colt today trying to install the adjustable stock I purchased over the weekend. Surprise surprise, it looks as if this buffer tube is permanently fixed on here?

This seem about right? I know Colt did some dumb things on pre ban rifles right before the ban went into effect....

Posted: 8/29/2011 2:44:31 PM EDT

[#1]

Huh? Did you try twisting it off? Is it pinned or something? Pic?

Posted: 8/29/2011 3:19:31 PM EDT

[#2]

Should break loose with a 5/8" wrench, using the wrench flat on the end of the tube.

The only one that is pinned are the very early SP1's.

Posted: 8/30/2011 8:45:04 AM EDT

[#3]

It doesn't have a castle nut to turn though, so are you saying turn the tube itself?

Posted: 8/30/2011 9:53:58 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
It doesn't have a castle nut to turn though, so are you saying turn the tube itself?

If it's an ordinary rifle buffer tube, then yes.

Posted: 8/30/2011 12:42:26 PM EDT

[#5]

Yes on the end (where the stock screw goes in) there is a lug sticking out where a 5/8 wrench will fit, just twist it. That is what it is design for. Lefty loosy, righty tighty.

Posted: 9/4/2011 10:54:29 AM EDT

[#6]

Yes, that worked. Thanks.

Posted: 9/7/2011 5:42:39 PM EDT

[#7]

Yes, Colt made fixed butt stocks on some post ban carbines. The MT6400C M4 carbine had a standard M4 carbine stock that was permanently pinned in the open position. They were pinned through the buffer tube as I recall. They are often seen for sale because many owners have since swapped them for the real deal sliding butt stock. They are easily removed and replaced.

Posted: 9/8/2011 2:04:09 AM EDT

[#8]

Too crazy.

Posted: 9/11/2011 6:58:44 PM EDT

[#9]

(I can't believe I just read this whole thread.
My life must suck.)

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