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RCTreadaway

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NC, USA

Posted: 6/29/2016 9:17:27 AM EDT

Is the stock tube hollow throughout or is it closed? Reason I ask is I want to go ahead and purchase the stock to use for my pistol until my form is accepted and then I can put the butt plate on. Any input? Thanks

wdigeorge

Battle Arms Development

Joined: Dec 2001

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NV, USA

Posted: 6/29/2016 1:11:54 PM EDT

[#1]

Originally Posted By RCTreadaway:

Is the stock tube hollow throughout or is it closed? Reason I ask is I want to go ahead and purchase the stock to use for my pistol until my form is accepted and then I can put the butt plate on. Any input? Thanks

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The Mid Length and Rifle Length Sabertubes are hollow inside with an inner wall. The inner cavity on both is the same as the MilSpec Carbine Buffer Tube and it uses the same buffer and spring. I cannot speak to the legality of you using the tube only without butt plate for a pistol build and then adding the butt plate on to make it a stock. The tube is designed to work with a butt plate. Unless you purchase our Pistol buffer tube that doesn't have the step down cut to receive the butt plate. That one is dedicated as a buffer tube only, not a stock.

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jrs93accord

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FL, USA

Posted: 7/14/2016 6:08:26 PM EDT

[#2]

I just used the Battle Arms Development Sabretube (Mid)/QD Endplate/B.A.D.-BS Stock Combo on an AR I just finished up.

Very easy to install. It uses a carbine buffer and spring. It is nice and lightweight. The fit is perfect for me at 5'6".

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natas66

Joined: Mar 2012

Posts: 522

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MI, USA

Posted: 8/15/2016 3:24:50 AM EDT

[#3]

I have the sabertube also and love it. My only concern is how do you keep it from loosening? I used the supplied red VC3 but still have problems with it loosening. Is there a better way to secure it to my rifle? Thanks for any input.

wdigeorge

Battle Arms Development

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 445

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NV, USA

Posted: 8/15/2016 12:01:59 PM EDT

[#4]

We haven't had any issues with the stock loosening with enough torque and VC3 on the threads. How are you tightening the buffer tube? Were you able to tighten the stock enough? A strap wrench should give you enough torque to lock it on tight.

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natas66

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MI, USA

Posted: 8/15/2016 4:12:08 PM EDT

[#5]

I will have to buy a strap wrench. What size or style do you guys use an what part of the tube is best to torque at. Don't wanna damage it. Thanks

wdigeorge

Battle Arms Development

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 447

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NV, USA

Posted: 8/22/2016 4:41:34 PM EDT

[#6]

Strap wrenches are adjustable and usually the smallest size that would fit the diameter of the buffer tube should work fine. You don't want to over torque it. Do it closest to the receiver end so you don't bend the tube. It is easy to over do it and bench or crack the tube, if you use too much force and wrap the wrench at the end of the tube instead of against the receiver end.

President, Battle Arms Development, Inc.
www.BattleArmsDevelopment.com

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