Hey all,

 

Building my first AR. Already have a Spike's lower and PSA P-Tac LPK. I am considering the MOE Fixed Carbine Stock over a pinned adjustable one. Definitely would to try one out before I make the purchase. Does anyone have any experience with it?

 

My other questions is on the buffer tube assembly. Ebay has a plethora of $30 generic milspec carbine tube assemblies. There are also $100+ dollar Spike assemblies. What's the best choice on for this. I'd like to keep my first build reasonable but don't want to cut corners just to have problems later.

 

What's everyone thinking on this one?

 

Thanks!

 

Ray

There are a few things to watch for with those generic kits:

 

1. Where are they made?

2. How are they made?  Forged or extruded extensions?

3. How are they threaded?  Rolled or cut?

4. What are they made of? 6061 or 7075?

 

We have a US-made house-branded receiver extension kit for $34.95: http://midwestpx.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_102&products_id=740

 

Our extensions are extruded 6061 with rolled threads.  Not as strong as a forged 7075 extension like the LMTs but the LMTs are also $45 for just the extension.  In my experience and opinion, the threading is the critical factor when it comes to impact strength.  Rolled threads have much more surface area interaction with the receiver and as a result, are stronger and less likely to fail when mortaring to clear a bolt override malfunction.

Agree with Ty here.  While 7075 is the milspec, 6061 with serve you well.  Shoot me a PM if you would like to try a Magpul Fixed Carbine stock. I'm in NW Warren County. 

I also have the fixed moe and I like it very much..the price was right. I have no freakin idea what my buffer tube is made of I just found whichever mil-spec i could. Great simple stock

i have the fixed mow stock on my AR and really like it.  solid, no play, comfortable and when holding just the stock in your hand, it was much lighter than a comparable magpul adjustable.

Thanks everyone for your input! I said f'it and made the purchase. If the stock falls short I will just buy the "enhanced" buttpad and hope for the best. 

Thanks everyone for your input! I said f'it and made the purchase. If the stock falls short I will just buy the "enhanced" buttpad and hope for the best.

 

The fixed moe stock is like having your pinned "adjustable stock" in the second position. I have one on my rifle and love it.

be careful the "enhanced" butt-pad does not fit on the moe fixed stock, i know because i have one sitting in a box, i ordered it and it didn't fit.  you would need to get the prs extended butt-pad.