6-position buffer tube to a 2-position?

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What can be done to make a stock lock in only two positions? Im wanting to go from fully collapsed to a set extended position without “feeling it out” or relying on numbered slots.

I Does anyone get my drift? Any products offered?
 
Get a piece of 1/4" wide aluminum bar stock or sheet metal, cut it to the length you want it to extend to (Measuring from the back of the plunger cutouts), then epoxy it into position. It probably only needs to be like 1/8" thick or something to prevent the plunger from going in, and you can still pull the stock off the back by pulling the locking lever down like you normally would.

You may be able to get a socket cap screw and drill and tap it, but the screw would need to be cut to a specific length, and you'd likely need to drill right into the buffer cavity which could possibly lead to a hang-up (That's sorta how Magul does it with the UBR stock, which is a really nice feature)
 
you could get a 2 position stock. Or just hold the adjustment and pull that sucker all the way out, and other way push it all the way in.
 
Mildwood said:
Plug the holes you dont want to use? Thats my best guess, but Im no expert. Im just stabbing in the dark.
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That was my first guess as well. You can also fill the channel completely so the stock cant go past the position you want. JB weld or some other epoxy would probably do just fine.
 
PaveHammer said:
For seven dollars, I think it's worth the experimentation, given that it's purpose-built to fill standard buffer tube dimensions, rather than using wooden doweling or epoxy or anything like that.

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7$ USD with conversion your looking close to $10 CAD plus tax and shipping if I can find one in Canada. Overall it will be closer to $20. Not worth experimenting with.

Wood dowels and glue to plug holes 2 and 3 will work fine. Essentially all I need is something to stop the stock at position 4.... wood and glue I suppose.

3D printer would be keen ...
 
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I'd be inclined to fill the extraneous holes with a chunk of wooden dowel, glued in with some wood glue. It most likely won't fall out on its own, and if you ever change your mind, it would be easier to undo than epoxy.....
 
JB Weld (not the 5min one unless you work fast).

Use a Dremel with a grinding bit to lightly rough up the holes you don't want. Tape the two holes you do want, pour some JB Weld into the holes you don't, so that it is slightly proud of the surface. Let sit for 4-5hrs until very firm, use a sharp utility razor to carefully shave it down level. Let sit overnight to cure.

If you decide you want the other holes back, well, you can try remove the epoxy with a Dremel and rotary burr bit or buy a new buffer tube for $25.
 
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