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Old 12-28-2012, 10:50 AM
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how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial?  
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Question how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial?

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how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial?  
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Buffertube_Specs.jpg This should give you the dimensions. Not all commercial tubes have slanted backs and not all Mil-spec have straight back plus the number of holes can vary also.

also check out this link
http://www.ar15fornoobs.com/mil-spec...c-buffer-tubes
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how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial? how do i know if my buffer tube is milspec or commercial?  
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Oneyeopn's picture and a pair of calipers are the only way to know for sure.
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