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Posted: 4/13/2021 1:42:06 PM EDT
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I think it’s a good idea to run the gun as is to check it out before making changes. Then maybe try different buffer weights especially if you have different uppers with different gas lengths, etc.
The POF buffer tube is a nice conventional carbine buffer with extra support around and made of strong 7075 aluminum. |
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Posted: 4/13/2021 3:31:51 PM EDT
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Will try it stock with a few uppers and see. I prefer a shorter length of pull so the 2 position stock is just a bit long for my taste. It has an unmarked grey colored buffer so I don't know if this is equivalent to a modern carbine buffer. I have H1 and H2 to swap in as needed and I will for sure put in a new recoil spring just reliability concerns.
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Posted: 4/13/2021 6:11:23 PM EDT
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Like KalmanPhilter said.. run it and get different weights.
I also bought some KNS pins for anti rolling of the pins. Debating on getting the sear version too. I believe I changed my buffer tube to a LMT buffer tube. Not very pretty but it is a reliable tube. |
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Posted: 4/13/2021 8:37:32 PM EDT
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Do the A5 with a tubb flatwire spring, and A5 H2 buffer. You wont regret it.
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Posted: 4/13/2021 8:46:52 PM EDT
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My tube had been removed also when I received mine so it was an easy decision.
I stripped mine and installed all brand new Colt parts with a G SSF trigger. I sent a few new Colt M4 uppers and tube over to US Anodizong and they matched my lower. So my new 4 position tube looks like it came factory. |
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Posted: 4/13/2021 10:31:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My tube had been removed also when I received mine so it was an easy decision. I stripped mine and installed all brand new Colt parts with a G SSF trigger. I sent a few new Colt M4 uppers and tube over to US Anodizong and they matched my lower. So my new 4 position tube looks like it came factory. What uppers did you get anodized? A2 uppers? |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 6:30:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do the A5 with a tubb flatwire spring, and A5 H2 buffer. You wont regret it. Also, I would go with a ratcheting castle nut so you won't have to deal with staking. Several options here: https://aimsurplus.com/parts/ar-parts/castle-nuts/ I use the PWS ones. I would also get a castle nut wrench that engages all 4 notches at the same time like this one:  Then hold the extension instead of the receiver so you don't put any stress on your lower. Worst case you damage the extension and not the lower. |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 8:17:24 AM EDT
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My gun still has the old colt 2 spanned notch castle on it so will need the right tool. I also don’t think that style of nut is as stable as the newer notched ones to work on. I’ll shoot it a bit and decide. Maybe all the more reason to get a RDIAS eventually too. :) just excited to finally have it. Shame the castle nut is gouged up. Rest of the gun is very nice condition and all original.
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Posted: 4/24/2021 8:00:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Then hold the extension instead of the receiver so you don't put any stress on your lower. Worst case you damage the extension and not the lower. The Geissele reaction block works great for this, although pricey. https://geissele.com/reaction-block-ar15-m4-mil-spec-buffer-tube-only.html |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 1:47:50 PM EDT
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I would like to get that G block but its sold out everywhere. Fully extended with N1 stock isn't bad. I usually run stock 1 or 2 notches out so maybe get a magpul stock with some spacers would probably give me close to the length of pull while closed I prefer.
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