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Posted: 10/10/2010 4:27:00 PM EDT
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As I wait for my Dissy barrel to accompany my upper receiver and BCG for my new build, I've been looking at stocks.
I really want to go fixed for this one. Seems like an A1 length is a better fit for me, but the difference (5/8" right?) isn't that significant, so I'd take what the best deal was. My main question is: Should I be using a rifle buffer in the setup (16" barrel with mid-length gas), or would it be better to use a carbine buffer? Also, is this even a good idea? I like the better stability, and, while the cheekweld will be missed, I don't need the ability to change position (as well as the price of assembling one being ludicrous compared to fixed stocks –– the price of a whole rifle stock assembly is about the same price as just a collapsible stock body by itself). I plan on this being rather "KISS" –– MOE rifle length handguards (when they come out) and a carry handle or fixed BUIS. Likely no optics. Thoughts? |
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Should I be using a rifle buffer in the setup (16" barrel with mid-length gas), or would it be better to use a carbine buffer?
Rifle buffer with rifle-length buffer tube, carbine buffer with carbine-length buffer tube (as one would use with a collapsible stock). An A1 or A2 stock requires a rifle-length buffer tube. So there you go. 
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Ok, thanks. I wasn't sure if the rifle buffer had some difference in mass or anything that suits it better for the rifle gas system that would limit its effectiveness in a midlength system. I guess I'll see what I can find... All the heavier carbine buffers increase weight to get close to a rifle buffer. Your rifle will be fine. |
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