Part 1 of my review of the Mod 2 Enhanced Buffer Tube w/ratchet Lock Castle Nut
What was included:
Impact Extruded 7075 Aluminum Buffer Tube w/Mil-Spec Type III Black Anodizing
Steel Ratchet-Lock End Plate with central Quick Detach Sling Swivel Mount w/Black Finish
Steel Ratchet-Lock Castle Nut w/Black Finish
Lifetime Warranty
Initial Impressions:
So what caught my eye with this receiver extension was initially the fluting on the tube portion. However once investigating the specs I was surprised that considering the addition of their anti-tilt lip for reducing carrier tilt, the weight still comes in at less than the V7 option at only 3 oz. The construction is super solid impact extruded 7075 aluminum w/Mil-Spec Type III hard anodizing.
Packaging is the clear plastic clam shell hanging type with easy to understand instructions accompanied by detailed pictures printed on a professional looking insert. Opening the package everything kind of falls out at you and you then realize that the heaviest part of this purchase are the included endplate/castle nut combo. As of the time I’m writing this, they do not offer the receiver extension separately (although I wish they did). When reading PWS’ & retailer’s websites it alludes to the proprietary Ratchet-Lock End Plate/Castle Nut being made of aluminum as well, but this is definitely not the case. I emailed PWS again to let them know, and was told that they would definitely clarify the matter on their site.
The finish on the tube seems well done and covers the components completely. Due to the unavailability of any sort of material/finish specifications regarding the endplate/castle nut combo, I can’t really compare them to anything.
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