End Plate Ambidextrous Sling Adapter HELP

[reka_aks]

HI all . I recently purcashed this item

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Y14E4G/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

if you notice , it does not have that little tab that holds the buffer tube in place . My questions is where can i get that missing piece? whats it called? Can my AR 15 function properly with out it?

Thanks for your help . Its my first time installing one of these .

[jfifer]

The castle nut?

[reka_aks]

I'm not sure but the one I need looks like this one . With that tab sticking out of the middle

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053EE086/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

[evilbisquit]

I'm not sure but the one I need looks like this one . With that tab sticking out of the middle
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053E...dir_mdp_mobile

As far as I know (take that for what it's worth...) that tab is to help keep the buffer tube in the correct position during installation. If you can do that without the tab, you're good. The castle nut will keep the endplate in place and the endplate should have a protrusion that fits into the back of the receiver to keep it from rotating. It has nothing to do with your rifle's function.

[isplice]

As far as I know (take that for what it's worth...) that tab is to help keep the buffer tube in the correct position during installation. If you can do that without the tab, you're good. The castle nut will keep the endplate in place and the endplate should have a protrusion that fits into the back of the receiver to keep it from rotating. It has nothing to do with your rifle's function.

Actually, that tab IS to keep the buffer tube from rotating when the butt stock is on the tube and force is placed on it. That is the reason all end plates (or most, if not all) have them! To the OP, if you take a look at the smaller picture in the ad that says you can combine the end plate with a sling, you will see the small tab is present. Perhaps the large picture is faulty.

[reka_aks]

I see ! After re-reading it on amazon , i see it states " AR-15 PISTOL End Plate Dual Loop Ambidextrous Sling Adapter "
Can it be i oversaw the pistol part.....hmmm
Does any one know where i might be able to purchase the missing locking tab ?

again thanks for your help fellows

[isplice]

The locking tab isn't a separate piece, but is part of the end plate. You'll have to get the proper carbine end plate.

http://www.amazon.com/Military-Enforcement-AR-15-Ambidextrous-Adapter/dp/B004RJL2AW/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1377288975&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=Military+Law+Enforcement+AR-15+carbine+End+Plate+Dual+Loop+Ambidextrous+Sling+Adapter

[evilbisquit]

Actually, that tab IS to keep the buffer tube from rotating when the butt stock is on the tube and force is placed on it. That is the reason all end plates (or most, if not all) have them! To the OP, if you take a look at the smaller picture in the ad that says you can combine the end plate with a sling, you will see the small tab is present. Perhaps the large picture is faulty.

Isn't that what I said?

[isplice]

Isn't that what I said?

You said "it has nothing to do with the rifles function". Once assembled, with out that tab, a hard blow to the butt stock (like diving to the ground) can cause the tube to rotate, causing the castle nut to get loose. Then the buffer tube can rotate. I'd say that is important to the rifles function. Sorry if I misunderstood you.

[Ninety]

What does your end plate look like? Does it have the cut out for the key or is it just round?

[reka_aks]

What does your end plate look like? Does it have the cut out for the key or is it just round?

Its just round. NO cut out . I posted a link on the actual one I bought . Thanks

[ar15barrels]

I see ! After re-reading it on amazon , i see it states " AR-15 PISTOL End Plate Dual Loop Ambidextrous Sling Adapter "
Can it be i oversaw the pistol part.....hmmm
Does any one know where i might be able to purchase the missing locking tab ?

again thanks for your help fellows

You could cut a notch in that plate and then get a key like the Magpul ASAP plate does.
Really though, just buy another plate.

THEN, build a pistol to use your incorrect sling plate with...

[reka_aks]

You could cut a notch in that plate and then get a key like the Magpul ASAP plate does.
Really though, just buy another plate.

THEN, build a pistol to use your incorrect sling plate with...

Thanks your the.help. Actually that's what I'm doing , just buying a new plate