WinThePennant
Member
Oh, joy. I jumped into building ARs about two years ago, and pretty much built what I read all over the Internet. And, I have always loved every minute of it.
My builds were typically:
Mid-length
Six-point adjustable stock
Blah-blah-blah
Now, I am building a rifle length kit. I am literally jumping for joy. I love this build! I'll post pics when done.
I've always been uneasy about the whole "castle-nut-buffer-detent-sling-plate" area of an AR 15. Those who build know exactly what I'm talking about.
Let me tell you, the rifle length buffer tube with a good ole Magpul rifle buttstock is a joy, and has put all my OCD worries to rest. The buffer tube screws in all the way, and holds that buffer detent down SOLID (seems like my carbine length buffer tubes always just barely caught that buffer detent). The buttstock holds in place and screws in the back SOLID. The QD sling mounts are SOLID.
No more staking, no more witness marks, no more castle nut worries for me. Rifle length is the way to go, IMHO.
I know I am being a worry wart, but, hey, we all have our mountains to climb, right?
My builds were typically:
Mid-length
Six-point adjustable stock
Blah-blah-blah
Now, I am building a rifle length kit. I am literally jumping for joy. I love this build! I'll post pics when done.
I've always been uneasy about the whole "castle-nut-buffer-detent-sling-plate" area of an AR 15. Those who build know exactly what I'm talking about.
Let me tell you, the rifle length buffer tube with a good ole Magpul rifle buttstock is a joy, and has put all my OCD worries to rest. The buffer tube screws in all the way, and holds that buffer detent down SOLID (seems like my carbine length buffer tubes always just barely caught that buffer detent). The buttstock holds in place and screws in the back SOLID. The QD sling mounts are SOLID.
No more staking, no more witness marks, no more castle nut worries for me. Rifle length is the way to go, IMHO.
I know I am being a worry wart, but, hey, we all have our mountains to climb, right?