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Old 03-25-2012, 12:24 AM   #1
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building my first ar, bit by bit. starting with lower. looking at collapsable stocks and buffer assy. mil-spec or comercial? whats the diff and will either fit on my spikes lower?
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Old 03-25-2012, 12:26 AM   #2
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Both will fit your Spikes lower. Get the milspec diameter, life will be easier if you start swapping stocks down the road.


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Mil-spec is the stronger of the 2. Either will fit.
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Mil spec is the way to go. Stronger tube, easier to find, dunno why they even bother with commercial tubes anymore.........
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