mil spec vs civilian

[Johnny C]

I know I could probally just google this, But does a milspec AR buffer tube have the same threads as a Civilian buffer tube?

I am looking for one for a new build and I see both around, just wondering if it matters or not. (I dont have a stock yet, and I know it needs to match the buffer tube. )

 

[mvician]

Threads are the "same". Buy the milspec size, and not the cheap ones that are milspec in size only. Buy a quality one.

 

[Johnny C]

I am looking at a magpul MOE milspec buffer tube and stock...is this a quality one?

 

[mvician]

I am looking at a magpul MOE milspec buffer tube and stock...is this a quality one?

Is this part of a kit?
Where are you looking at it?

The Magpul MOE is quality, do they state who the "tube" is made by?

 

[Johnny C]

Its this kit:

Magpul MOE Stock Milspec Buttstock w/ Hardware Foliage - eBay (item 230556404688 end time Dec-28-10 04:48:59 PST)

 

[cosermann]

. . . does a milspec AR buffer tube have the same threads as a Civilian buffer tube?. . .

Are you asking if they're interchangeable? Is that what you want to know? See following links:

http://www.magpul.com/pdfs/buffertube-Milspec-M4.pdf

http://magpul.com/pdfs/buffertube-civilian-M4.pdf

Mil-spec buffer tubes vs commercial - M4Carbine.net Forums

Buffer Tube Basics - M4Carbine.net Forums

 

[mvician]

Its this kit:

Magpul MOE Stock Milspec Buttstock w/ Hardware Foliage - eBay (item 230556404688 end time Dec-28-10 04:48:59 PST)

Judging by the price I'm going to say that isn't a true milspec receiver extension and hardware.

 

[Airborne33]

You wont have any problem milspec or civillian (correct me if anyone has ever in their entire life had, or known someone who has had any failure because of a buffer tube). Just know which you have. If you are looking at a magpull stock, you'll need to know which you are using. Have fun.

 

[Johnny C]

Actually my origional question was:
will both civ or mil buffer tube screw into my civ receiver

Ergo: does a civ receiver demand a civ buffer tube, and a mil spec receiver demand a mil spec buffer tube?

 

[shooter521]

Ergo: does a civ receiver demand a civ buffer tube, and a mil spec receiver demand a mil spec buffer tube?

There is no such thing as a "civ" receiver. Either extension type will work in any receiver, since as previously stated, the threads are the same. Just make sure the stock body matches the extension type (i.e. mil-spec stock for a mil-spec receiver extension), and you'll be good to go.

 

[Martin Draco]

It's actually not called "civilian" its "commercial"

 

[Johnny C]

Ok, commercial.
I have yet to get all the "lingo" straight.
Still learning.
I am in the beginning stages of building my own AR.

I want it to be light weight (my current LMT piston gun seems a bit heavy)

I have already built up a lower, but it is a cheap one I bought during Obama fever, and its out of spec...

I am planning for it to have:
1: a non reciprocating side charging upper receiver
2: light /medium weight 14.5 with welded hider bbl
3: light weight furniture, probally MOE
4: maybe a better lower if one turns up for cheap

Once I get it done, I will trade off my other 18" Armalite AR

Thats the plans at least.