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Posted: 7/30/2010 10:32:46 AM EDT
| It rattles. I was hoping someone could enlighten me on this subject. I have no experience with replacing a stock. Should I even? I was under the impression it's not a good idea to have a stock that rattles around. I could use some help in figuring out what I can do in terms of replacement/ or fixing what I already have if possible. I was looking into a http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG400/82 (Magpul Commercial Stock) as an alternative. Would I need to replace the entire buffer tube etc, or does this just pop on? |
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First you want commercial not mil spec, diff size buffer tube. And the only way you can just throw a new stock on is if you already have a 6 position. If you have an A2 fixed stock you need a new buffer tube, spring, buffer and stock. I have 2 of the stocks that you are looking at and i LOVE them. Great cheek weld and locks up tighter than a drum. The CTS is a nice stock as well.
Good luck and happy hunting. |
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It is a 6 position. So am I looking at removing the tube, etc and I'll also need the castle nut wrench I'm assuming? I just wasn't sure if the stock came with the tube, buffer/spring.
First you want commercial not mil spec, diff size buffer tube. And the only way you can just throw a new stock on is if you already have a 6 position. If you have an A2 fixed stock you need a new buffer tube, spring, buffer and stock. I have 2 of the stocks that you are looking at and i LOVE them. Great cheek weld and locks up tighter than a drum. The CTS is a nice stock as well. Good luck and happy hunting. |
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Would this suffice? http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Magpul-MOE-Stock-Black-p/mag400%20%20black.htm
the price for the stock is around $90, the kit is quite a bit more. you will need a castle nut wrench or you can use a punch if you trust yourself......  edit, so I'm seeing the difference between now between mil and commercial tubes. Is it advised I go with the tube etc plus the commercial spec model: http://store.magpul.com/product/MAG401/82 ? |
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I'm a little confused––- are you saying you presently have a 6 position and just want to swap to a Magpul 6 position? If so, you don't have to remove your buffer tube.
As for the differences in the mil-spec and commercial carbine tubes, a mil-spec tube cross section measures 1.147". A commercial buffer tube cross section measures 1.17". Many times, but not always, the commercial carbine tubes will also be slanted at the very back end. Don't try to force a mil-spec carbine stock over a commercial buffer tube–– you risk damage to both parts. |
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