Lightest weight AR buffer tubes?

TruthTellers · February 22, 2018, 03:38 PM

In my build for a Ruger Charger with a Sig Brace, I need a buffer tube to attach the brace to. Obviously it doesn't need to be metal, so are their any polymer AR buffer tubes out there? If not, what about skeletonized buffer tubes?

Sharkbite · February 22, 2018, 03:49 PM

A “pistol” buffer tube dosent weigh hardly anything by itself. Just go with a standard aluminum one and enjoy

9x19 · February 23, 2018, 08:16 AM

The Sig brace is where you could really reduce the weight.

There are other "braces" that are much lighter.

TruthTellers · February 23, 2018, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 9x19

The Sig brace is where you could really reduce the weight.

There are other "braces" that are much lighter.

I already picked the lightest weight brace they make, now I'm looking at lightweight buffer tubes.

Seeing as how it's really not going to be used as a buffer tube, just something to mount the brace to, I figure that I could make my own buffer tube on a lathe and skeletonize it.

February 22, 2018, 03:38 PM	#1
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February 23, 2018, 08:16 AM	#3
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,750	The Sig brace is where you could really reduce the weight. There are other "braces" that are much lighter. __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

February 22, 2018, 03:49 PM	#2
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,679	A “pistol” buffer tube dosent weigh hardly anything by itself. Just go with a standard aluminum one and enjoy