New buffer tube design???

[frdfandc]

Has anyone used/seen/heard about this buffer tube from PWS?

Very interested in this one for my new build.


http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=139#details

 

[BradMacc82]

Been using one since 2011, no regrets.

 

[Coretac]

Looks nice. First I seen of it ! but does look nice. Do not like the price ... lol

 

[BradMacc82]

If you can get past the price, it's a great setup.

No castle nut, no end-plate that has to spin with the extension when installing, built-in QD Sockets and dryfilm coated.

It's one of the few parts left from my piston upper experiment that is still in use.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

$200 for ease of installation? Am I missing something?

 

[BradMacc82]

"For some, no explanation is needed. For others, no explanation is possible."

 

[Fox123]

More money than sense?

 

[BradMacc82]

More money than sense?

Actually makes perfect sense on a piston build, since most piston uppers exhibit carrier tilt. Which can end in lower damage if steps aren't taken to mitigate it.

 

[Fox123]

Right but first mistake was buying a piston upper...

 

[BradMacc82]

Right but first mistake was buying a piston upper...

It's only by making mistakes that we can learn from them.

Besides, I had money to burn. Wanted to see for myself if it was all everyone hyped it up to be (piston-driven upper).


It wasn't.

 

[frdfandc]

BCM has these for $145. Might have to keep an eye for when they come back in stock.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

More money than sense?

After reading the description, it looks like the tube helps fix a problem created by trying to fix a system that isn't broke.

 

[BradMacc82]

BCM has these for $145. Might have to keep an eye for when they come back in stock.

If you get one and don't like it, I'll take it off your hands.

 

[AnonymousShooter]

I mean, I really like the concept, but damn that's crazy prices for no castle nut.

 

[Fox123]

After reading the description, it looks like the tube helps fix a problem created by trying to fix a system that isn't broke.

 

[BradMacc82]

Evolution has dead ends sometimes.

 

[Klunatic]

$200 for ease of installation? Am I missing something?

The drain holes that allow water to drain when holding horizontal. LOL.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

The drain holes that allow water to drain when holding horizontal. LOL.

I'm sold. This feature will help when I find myself neck deep in swamp water during a super elite tactical mission.

Sent with a Gen 2 Nexus 7

 

[Fox123]

Must be prepared for all unforeseen circumstances.

 

[straightsilver3]

http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewcontent.asp?idpage=40 This is the only issue I had with mine. You remove the dead blow and replace it with an aluminum spacer. PWS will send it free,problem is the spacer causes problems with a type of short stroking that will not allow the bolt to lock back on the last round. I just removed the spacer and it works fine. The 200 bucks is for the forged model,extruded tube is cheaper. Yes is has benefits like others have said about carrier tilt and no castle nut,but if I were to do over I'd pass. If you google PWS buffer tube issues,you'll find posts about the problems.Here's one http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/archive/index.php/t-473967.htmland from AR15.com http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_66/589736_.html