Will a commercial stock fit on a mil spec tube?
Mil-spec buffer tubes are forged and measure 1.14″ (OD) at the buttstock. Mil-spec tubes measure 1.185″ at the receiver end, with thread height included. Commercial tubes are machined and measure 1.17″ (OD) at the buttstock. You can’t fit a mil-spec buttstock to a commercial buffer tube, and vice versa.
Is there a difference in buffer tubes?
While there are no functional differences between the two, we (Strong-Side Tactical) typically recommend using mil-spec buffer tubes for the simple reason that there are more options in the marketplace for stocks.
Is Mil Spec smaller than commercial?
Commercial-spec buttstock tubes, in which the buttstock goes around to attach to the rifle, have a diameter of 1.168”, while the Mil-spec is slightly smaller and has a diameter of 1.148”.
Can you put a mil spec upper on a commercial lower?
Can you put a mil spec upper on a commercial lower? – Quora. Yes, but it’s better to match manufacturers since custom parts fit better on custom parts. Since people do the opposite it should stand to reason that there should be no fitment problems.
What thread is a Mil Spec buffer tube?
Mil-spec tube threads are 1-3/16-16 UN rolled threads. Commercial tube threads are 1-3/16-16 UN cut threads.
Is the M&P 15 buffer tube mil spec?
According to the information I have found on on the M&P 15-22 Sport, your weapon has a MilSpec Buffer Tube; and this stock should fit just fine. Mil-Spec buffer tubes have a slighter smaller diameter of about 1.15″ vs the 1.17″ version found on the Commercial spec tubes.
Does the VR80 have a commercial or MIL-SPEC buffer tube?
The VR80 comes from the factory with a commercial two-piece buffer tube, designed to attach to the factory thumb-hole stock for importation purposes. This new adapter is designed to allow you to upgrade to a one-piece Mil-spec buffer tube, so you can use any Mil-spec AR-15 collapsible stock.
What is a mil-spec stock?
The MOE Carbine Stock – Mil-Spec model (Magpul Original Equipment) is a drop-in replacement buttstock for AR15/M16 carbines using Mil-Spec sized receiver extension tubes. Designed for light, fast action the streamlined A-frame profile avoids snagging and shields the release latch to prevent accidental activation.