Buffer tubes

[monkeyfish]

Is a buffer tube a buffer tube?

M&P Sport II came with a pinned stock here in CA. I don't like the length of pull or the stock but Ive had no luck removing the pin from a blind hole. I seem to remember a review video where the guy claimed a smoother tube (internally) is better for some reason. He was comparing BCM to some "better" brand.
I'm also open to a buffer kit upgrade while I'm at it, I just have no idea what to look for other than "improved" in the description.

Edit: I know the difference between mil-spec vs commercial.

[Sure Shot 45]

LMT makes a nice buffer tube with dry film lubricant.

[818gtiguy]

Not all are equal. Mil spec calls for an extruded buffer tube, while many others use forged tubes. Im not sure which is stronger, but I just use a good mil spec from BCM, DD, etc..

[naz]

If you want to spend $$, smoke composites carbon fiber buffer tube + stock is an option

Personally, I don’t see a difference between different buffer tubes.

The weight and spring you use makes some difference in the felt recoil though (and supposedly using Jp captured spring setup does as well)

[freonr22]

i wish i could fint the buffer tube thread. ive searched a couple times. i think it was DieselPower vs AR15Barrels.
it was Epic

[Old Flash]

Is a buffer tube a buffer tube?



Edit: I know the difference between mil-spec vs commercial.

IMO, go with mil-spec and 7075 al material; most quality brands will have it, i.e. BCM.

I have not paid attention to inside of buffer tube that much; I used grease on my buffer spring but that's just me.

[Barang]

i installed both mil-spec (stag) and commercial (tapco) with no issues. like old flash^^^ i wipe a light grease on the spring and buffer.

[FeuerFrei]

Buy a name brand mil-spec tube and stick a Sprinco spring in it and find something else to spend your ducats on.

This is a "standard set it and forget it" part of the AR type.

LMT, Colt, BCM are known good sellers.

[monkeyfish]

Thanks folks. LMT sounds great but I found LaRue in stock locally. I try my best to support the local guys. Maybe I'll spray some dry lube in there.

[Romeo_alpha01]

I upgraded to a V-Seven 11-position tube. It honestly feels like any Mil-Spec tube, although forged. A bit pricey but the extra features were worth it to me.

[NorCalRefuge]

I upgraded to a V-Seven 11-position tube. It honestly feels like any Mil-Spec tube, although forged. A bit pricey but the extra features were worth it to me.

The octagon-shaped edges on that seem like it'll be an even better beard hair puller