AR15 Collapsible stock wobble?

-=ArchAngel=- · September 21st, 2010, 02:06

Hey
Being new to airsoft, i was wondering if its normal for all ar15 type collapsible stocks to have wobble on them? I know its pretty standard for most LE stocks to wobble, but what about other stocks like the MOE, Crane, Vltor mod stock, etc.

Also, are buffer tubes for m4 AEGs all under one standard size, or do different companies have completely different measurements?

z0ng · September 21st, 2010, 08:47

There are two sizes of buffer tube, milspec and commercial. The milspec tube has a slightly smaller outer diameter. If you have a milspec tube and a commercial sized stock then you would get wobble.

Typically there's not any markings but if you have a set of calipers just measure the diameter of the tube. If it's about 1.15" diameter then it's milspec, about 1.17" is commercial.

Hope this helps solve it for you.

EDIT: Here's a picture to illustrate what I mean:

RacingManiac · September 21st, 2010, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by z0ng

Typically there's not any markings but if you have a set of calipers just measure the diameter of the tube. If it's about 1.5" diameter then it's milspec, about 1.7" is commercial.

Its 1.15 and 1.17

z0ng · September 21st, 2010, 10:26

Oops! Thanks for catching that, forgot the initial 1 after the period in both :P

-=ArchAngel=- · September 22nd, 2010, 00:02

Wow. WTFs idea was it to have two different specs O.o

anyways, thnx for the replies, but i noticed on the picture that mil spec buffer tubes only appear to have 4 different position, and the commercial has 6. is this consistent with all milspec and commercial spec tubes?

HKGhost · September 22nd, 2010, 00:22

Nope. both might have more or less than others. Most airsoft buffer tubes are milspec and only a few are commercial. The problem with airsoft stock and buffer tube is everyone plays by their own rules so you might get wobbles when mixing brands. stick to one brand if you want good fitment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=ArchAngel=-

Wow. WTFs idea was it to have two different specs O.o

anyways, thnx for the replies, but i noticed on the picture that mil spec buffer tubes only appear to have 4 different position, and the commercial has 6. is this consistent with all milspec and commercial spec tubes?

Rabbit · October 6th, 2010, 00:56

Can you simply distinguish the difference between the two to know what you have on your AEG by looking to see if there is an angle at the end of your tube? As the commercial does in that diagram.

THe_Silencer · October 6th, 2010, 17:16

I don't think wobble is a real issue, just use electrical tape and you're good as gold.

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September 21st, 2010, 02:06	#1
-=ArchAngel=- Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC	AR15 Collapsible stock wobble? Hey Being new to airsoft, i was wondering if its normal for all ar15 type collapsible stocks to have wobble on them? I know its pretty standard for most LE stocks to wobble, but what about other stocks like the MOE, Crane, Vltor mod stock, etc. Also, are buffer tubes for m4 AEGs all under one standard size, or do different companies have completely different measurements?

September 21st, 2010, 08:47	#2
z0ng Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hamilton, ON	There are two sizes of buffer tube, milspec and commercial. The milspec tube has a slightly smaller outer diameter. If you have a milspec tube and a commercial sized stock then you would get wobble. Typically there's not any markings but if you have a set of calipers just measure the diameter of the tube. If it's about 1.15" diameter then it's milspec, about 1.17" is commercial. Hope this helps solve it for you. EDIT: Here's a picture to illustrate what I mean: __________________ Team GHOSTS G-42 How to fix your WE M4 Mags Last edited by z0ng; September 21st, 2010 at 10:24.. Reason: Added pic and corrected measurements

September 21st, 2010, 10:26	#4
z0ng Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hamilton, ON	Oops! Thanks for catching that, forgot the initial 1 after the period in both :P __________________ Team GHOSTS G-42 How to fix your WE M4 Mags

September 22nd, 2010, 00:02	#5
-=ArchAngel=- Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC	Wow. WTFs idea was it to have two different specs O.o anyways, thnx for the replies, but i noticed on the picture that mil spec buffer tubes only appear to have 4 different position, and the commercial has 6. is this consistent with all milspec and commercial spec tubes?

October 6th, 2010, 00:56	#7
Rabbit formerly FrankieCees, Remylebeau Trader rating Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton	Can you simply distinguish the difference between the two to know what you have on your AEG by looking to see if there is an angle at the end of your tube? As the commercial does in that diagram.

October 6th, 2010, 17:16	#8
THe_Silencer Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hamilton,ON	I don't think wobble is a real issue, just use electrical tape and you're good as gold. __________________ It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it - Aristotle -Founder of Steel City Hamilton Infantry and Tactics -Certified level 43 Autosniper by Commander Amos

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