Problems with buffers when switching stocks?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Problems with buffers when switching stocks?

Posted: 11/22/2012 5:31:50 AM EDT

I've never changed stocks on my ARs and just want to make sure I won't run into any problems:
I have a Noveske SPR with a VLTOR adjustable stock on it and a DD v1 with a Magpul CTR. My plan is to purchase a Palmetto State Armory A2 stock to put on the Noveske and move the VLTOR to the Daniel Defense. Will I need to purchase a rifle length buffer tube and spring for the Noveske when I do this? Is there anything else I'm missing here?

Thanks

Posted: 11/22/2012 5:35:18 AM EDT

[#1]

New tube, new spring, new buffer.

~Augee

Posted: 11/22/2012 5:40:30 AM EDT

[#2]

Ok, thanks for the quick reply. A couple follow up questions:
Do you have any recommendations for where to buy those components?

Those would be for a rifle length stock, correct (for the fixed stock on the SPR)?

I'm assuming for the CTR and VLTOR I can just swap out the "shell" of the stock?

Posted: 11/22/2012 8:58:30 AM EDT

[#3]

I buy my parts from brownels and midway. they are always great and ship fast.

Posted: 11/22/2012 11:32:21 AM EDT

[#4]

All rifle beffer tubes are A1 length. You will need the A2 spacer and A2 length top screw.

Posted: 11/22/2012 1:33:57 PM EDT

[#5]

don't forget to order a new rear take down detent spring for when you pull off the castle nut and end plate and mess the spring up

unless you have already tapped and inserted a set screw in the detent hole. link here link

Posted: 11/22/2012 5:35:00 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
don't forget to order a new rear take down detent spring for when you pull off the castle nut and end plate and mess the spring up

unless you have already tapped and inserted a set screw in the detent hole. link here link

Lol. I swapped my collapsible for the new magpul fixed stock yesterday. Had to cut a couple of coils off the detent spring when I reassembled. I didn't realize that it was a common occurrence.

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