Buffer tubes, how much do you really need to spend?

[zapatito92]

Looking at different buffer tubes, and was wondering how high end you really think is necessary? I'm considering Vltor, but was also looking at price points like Andersen...what's the best way to go if you aren't looking for a super high end rifle, but still want quality?


New to the hobby, and appreciate all your feedback and assistance.

you can get a pretty nice one from PSA for cheap. if it does the job what else matters?

[Groundhog66]

you can get a pretty nice one from PSA for cheap. if it does the job what else matters?

There are varying degrees of "does the job", and I prefer not to invest in the bottom half of that list. I'm an over analyzer, always have been.

[Jimi Jah]

After drilling several buffer tubes to fit Magul fixed carbine stocks I've noticed some tubes are very hard some are rather soft. The soft ones drill and file easily, the hard ones are a b*tch. Some have thicker rails along the stock holes. Some have the aluminum angle to those holes set further back.

[Phireglass]

I just got the PWS ratcheting one and it is super light and slick, 100 bucks is tough to swallow but ive already spent 650 on the lower alone, im doin a top notch build so im not sparing any expense. That being said its super nice, their H2 buffer is like butter in there, flawless fit/function

[jimbo74]

Just to bring this back up, I currently have what I think is a PSA 6061 tube on my AR build. I just got another buffer kit made by AERO for a different build. It is supposed to be 7075-T6. How Can I tell the difference? And should I swap to my new Aero tube? also just weighed my new aero buffer, it is only 2.95 ounces, I have found it should be 3?

[CandG]

Just to bring this back up, I currently have what I think is a PSA 6061 tube on my AR build. I just got another buffer kit made by AERO for a different build. It is supposed to be 7075-T6. How Can I tell the difference? And should I swap to my new Aero tube? also just weighed my new aero buffer, it is only 2.95 ounces, I have found it should be 3?

Without doing a hardness test on it, there's no way to really know what type of aluminum it is, kind of just have to take the manufacturer's word for it, as far as I know.

[Justinoff]

Mil spec $20. Commercial is about go.


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