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Mil-spec vs. Commercial buffer tube questions

Re: Mil-spec vs. Commercial buffer tube questions

Practically speaking, probably not for most people . . . but the milspec tubes are often (not always) made from stronger materials and to a more rigorous standard.

Some stocks are only available in milspec diameters.
 
Re: Mil-spec vs. Commercial buffer tube questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mil.Dot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Practically speaking, probably not for most people . . . but the milspec tubes are often (not always) made from stronger materials and to a more rigorous standard.

Some stocks are only available in milspec diameters.</div></div>Mil-Dot is correct.
 
Re: Mil-spec vs. Commercial buffer tube questions

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 308Shooter1911</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are going from a commercial tube to a mil spec tube, is the buffer and spring different? </div></div>

No