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AR-15 Buffer Tube Sizes: Mil-Spec vs Commercial

Posted by 3CR Tactical on 28th Apr 2026

Why Buffer Tube Size Matters Mil-spec and commercial AR-15 buffer tubes look nearly identical but use different diameters. That difference determines which stocks fit your rifle and how solid the lockup feels. Buy the wrong one and your stock will either wobble or refuse to slide on at all. What Is the Actual Size Difference? A mil-spec buffer tube has an outer diameter of 1.14 …
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