Buffer Tube Storage

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

I've seen lots of people purchase stocks that have storage areas in them. Granted, most people probably don't use these outside of "combat" and hunting, but I think the OP is onto something with the idea of using space that is already available. All it would take is a simple rubber plug.

Maybe a spinoff thread is needed: "What additional items to do you carry IN your rifle?"

 

[RedNeck Jim]

All it would take is a simple rubber plug.

I envision some better plug. Something more positive in locking down. I also see something where when you pull out the plug, an actual storage compartment comes out with it.

 

[nquinto2]

I envision some better plug. Something more positive in locking down. I also see something where when you pull out the plug, an actual storage compartment comes out with it.

...also maybe a screw cap with a rubber gasket to make it airtight and waterproof.

 

[RedNeck Jim]

...also maybe a screw cap with a rubber gasket to make it airtight and waterproof.

Exactly.....

 

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

I envision some better plug. Something more positive in locking down. I also see something where when you pull out the plug, an actual storage compartment comes out with it.

Keep in mind that anything additional to the gear you plan to put inside the buffer tube will cut down on the available space. There's not a terribly large amount of area to work with. Sorry, just stating the obvious.

 

[magnetik]

otis micro kit, batteries for the eotech, and a small 3ml bottle of MGL is what I'd keep in mine. Luckily my Vltor stock that came with the PC has 2 pockets that I can use instead. Not like I ever use it regularly.. but you never know when you may need it.

 

[Dezfan]

I use mine to hold milk in hopes that someday Majorlk will come through with that cookie he owes me!

 

[RED ZMAN]

Oh hell no, I just figured out what I'm going to put in mine for survival...

Red Vines!

Oh! Jolly Ranchers!

Blasted from my Samsung Galaxy SIII (CM10.1 Masta Mix).

 

[RedNeck Jim]

Keep in mind that anything additional to the gear you plan to put inside the buffer tube will cut down on the available space. There's not a terribly large amount of area to work with. Sorry, just stating the obvious.

Agree but there is much more space in the buffer tube than inside a pistol grip... correct? Also, seems to me you would treat it just like the pistol grip in that you can simply have a plug, that closes off the compartment or you could choose to insert some sort of parts carrier. No different than Magpul grips, where you can order specialized compartments that hold specific parts rattle free.

Obviously, Magpul can sell to the entire AR market where this would be limited to the 15-22 only. But seems to me there are some suppliers around that make small run components, just for this gun. I'm thinking this might be something one of them might want to offer.

 

[RedNeck Jim]

Oh hell no, I just figured out what I'm going to put in mine for survival...

Red Vines!

Oh! Jolly Ranchers!

You know, I assume most folks posting here must be old farts like me... and the Major. I note no one suggested storing condoms.

 

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

You know, I assume most folks posting here must be old farts like me... and the Major. I note no one suggested storing condoms.

...or meth.

 

[RED ZMAN]

Don't need them, the wife is fixed. Lol

Blasted from my Samsung Galaxy SIII (CM10.1 Masta Mix).

 

[Sid Nitzerglobin]

I've got storage compartments in my Houge grip (that's basically unusable due to the ridiculously tight fit of the cap) and the ACS-L stock. Despite about 90% of my shooting taking place at one range or another I do actually use the stock storage to hold the MBUS front site wrench, a few allen and torx keys wrapped in a short section of paracord and a couple of velcro ties, and a couple of AAA batteries for the RDS. I find it more convenient to have the various weapon specific sundries stored in the weapon itself than have to dig through a range bag/backpack to find them.

I've test fit a boresnake and/or Otis cable/brush/patches and a syringe of CLP in the tube w/ a good bit of room to spare but it's just a bit more inconvenient to get at than leaving them in the range bag/backpack so I'd probably want to buy a 2nd set of the above so it could just live w/ the rifle.

I'd imagine you could fit a pretty substantial little repair or survival kit in there if you were so inclined.

 

[nquinto2]

Took out the boresnake from the buffer tube, folded it up and shoved it into the pistol grip space. Amazingly its a very snug fit and holds well!! It would be great if there was a plug for the grip too but oh well. Hopefully, some aftermarket company will come up with something.

 

[BlueZero]

A spot for a paper clip, chewing gum, dental floss and a match!

Doesn't anyone remember MacGyver? You can do just about anything with those items.

 

[Heatwave3]

I guess I can't use this storage since I have a pinned stock....right?

 

[Majorlk]

I guess I can't use this storage since I have a pinned stock....right?

The hole in the tube is there, whether the stock is pinned or not. Look at the end of the buttstock.

 

[bball97]

Don't need them, the wife is fixed. Lol

Blasted from my Samsung Galaxy SIII (CM10.1 Masta Mix).

So, all you need is the meth???

 

[bball97]

A spot for a paper clip, chewing gum, dental floss and a match!

Doesn't anyone remember MacGyver? You can do just about anything with those items.

Add some tin foil to that and you are set for any tight fight with a short stick!

 

[RedNeck Jim]

The hole in the tube is there, whether the stock is pinned or not. Look at the end of the buttstock.

I've never seen a pinned stock, being from Mississippi, however the way I see it, you only have access to the end of the buffer tube when the stock is fully collapsed. Yes there is a hole in the butt plate, but when the stock is fully extended, the end of the buffer tube & associated cap, is way inside the stock.