AR15 buttstock locating tab markings

Hooch0311 · August 19, 2022, 11:15 PM

Have noticed different markings on the locating tab of various Ar15A1 buttstocks. Some with E1,C1,V, etc... my particular type E stock has a raised C2 on the tab. Some have e nothing marked on them and some early ones had drain holes. Anyone know what the different markings are?

veprdude · August 20, 2022, 04:51 AM

My guess would be injection mold cage codes.

Nathan · August 20, 2022, 08:15 AM

Where is that on the stock?

jetinteriorguy · August 20, 2022, 10:42 AM

What the heck is a locating tab?

Hooch0311 · August 20, 2022, 11:34 AM

It's the tab below the buffer tube on the front of A1/A2 buttstocks. It fits into the reciver to keep the buttstock from rotating. Perhaps I'm in the wrong forum section.

jetinteriorguy · August 20, 2022, 05:37 PM

Ah, all my stocks on several AR’s are retractable, never even messed with fixed stocks. Learned something new to me today, thanks.

August 20, 2022, 04:51 AM	#2
veprdude Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 477	My guess would be injection mold cage codes.

August 20, 2022, 08:15 AM	#3
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,829	Where is that on the stock?

August 20, 2022, 10:42 AM	#4
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,476	What the heck is a locating tab?

August 20, 2022, 11:34 AM	#5
Hooch0311 Junior Member Join Date: August 19, 2022 Posts: 2	It's the tab below the buffer tube on the front of A1/A2 buttstocks. It fits into the reciver to keep the buttstock from rotating. Perhaps I'm in the wrong forum section.

August 20, 2022, 05:37 PM	#6
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,476	Ah, all my stocks on several AR’s are retractable, never even messed with fixed stocks. Learned something new to me today, thanks.