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3/19/2010 4:00:52 PM EDT
Is there legal maximum length on the buffer tube of a pistol AR?

thanks,
sled
3/19/2010 4:29:19 PM EDT
[#1]
No, just use what works.

3/19/2010 4:49:54 PM EDT
[#2]
Just to clarify, i can legally use a standard A2 buffer tube?
3/19/2010 4:53:31 PM EDT
[#3]
You need a pistol buffer tube it is a larger diameter a stock wont slip over top of it.
3/19/2010 4:59:33 PM EDT
[#4]
does anybody make an A2 length buffer tube that is oversized?  

thanks team
3/19/2010 5:42:01 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
You need a pistol buffer tube it is a larger diameter a stock wont slip over top of it.


According to who?  You can use any receiver extension that you want.
3/19/2010 5:47:51 PM EDT
[#6]
Quoted:
Quoted:
You need a pistol buffer tube it is a larger diameter a stock wont slip over top of it.


According to who?  You can use any receiver extension that you want.



THIS!  You can use any extension you want, just don't put a stock on it.  Cane tip, that's A-OK, plug the end hole with a sling swivel stud, that's fine too.  Maybe put some foam or cover over it so it feels better on the face, that is just peachy.  Just no stock.
3/19/2010 6:17:06 PM EDT
[#7]
if you are worried you can put a small dab of epoxy or JB weld on the end so a stock wont slip on....


but that is not a law
3/19/2010 6:28:58 PM EDT
[#8]
Edit: to remove quote

I read somewhere that if a stock could be attached with no modifications it would be considered an unregistered NFA weapon. Not worth it to me when every pistol tube is made so a stock wont fit but I'm glad to have people like you that are willing to be the test case.
3/19/2010 6:49:21 PM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:
Quoted:
does anybody make an A2 length buffer tube that is oversized?  

thanks team



I read somewhere that if a stock could be attached with no modifications it would be considered an unregistered NFA weapon. Not worth it to me when every pistol tube is made so a stock wont fit but I'm glad to have people like you that are willing to be the test case.


I'm pretty sure the ACE pistol buffer tube kit uses the same buffer tube that PMAG uses for their UBR stock. It's just a shorter version of the A2 buffer.

3/20/2010 12:14:35 PM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
Edit: to remove quote

I read somewhere that if a stock could be attached with no modifications it would be considered an unregistered NFA weapon. Not worth it to me when every pistol tube is made so a stock wont fit but I'm glad to have people like you that are willing to be the test case.


but it has been used in the past with no arrest to date as far as I know.

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