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Why are Commercial AR Buffer Tubes different than Mil-Spec?

December 2nd, 2008

I recently received a Magpul CTR stock, but it’s for a mil-spec extension tube and not a commercial one. So I’ve decided to pick up a mil-spec tube to avoid this issue in the future.

What’s the purpose of this difference?

As always, Brownell’s HowtobuildanAR15.com has a video on the subject of AR maintenance.

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3 Responses to “Why are Commercial AR Buffer Tubes different than Mil-Spec?”

  1. Murdoc Online » Friday Linkzookery - 05 Dec 2008 Says:
    December 5th, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    [...] Why are Commercial AR Buffer Tubes different than Mil-Spec? And why are people so afraid to talk about it? I just want an answer, folks. [...]

  2. stocktradingcheap Says:
    August 22nd, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    Hello, thank you for bringing me such a surprising story on a Wednesday!

  3. Lou,NC Says:
    August 25th, 2009 at 4:16 am

    Thanks a lot for your assistance!

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