[ARCHIVED THREAD] - buffer tube

Posted: 6/19/2010 2:02:07 PM EDT

Are the mil-spec buffer tubes shorter than the commercial type?

Posted: 6/19/2010 2:11:49 PM EDT

[#1]

No. Mil-specs have a smaller overall diameter and use rolled threads instead of cut threads, among other things.

Posted: 6/19/2010 2:27:14 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Are the mil-spec buffer tubes shorter than the commercial type?

yes, they are slightly shorter

Posted: 6/19/2010 3:49:31 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks, I thought something felt different.

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