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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