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Q&A for Maxim Defense Industries PDW Brace for AR-15, Standard Buffer/Spring — 36 Questions & 38 Answers

Name Maxim Defense Industries PDW Brace for AR-15, Standard Buffer/Spring (4.7)
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Jonathon, member, from MI, United States, asked on March 05, 2021

Will the buffer and spring in this work properly with a 9mm dedicated upper and lower? If not which buffer would work best.

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Answered by Ben, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on March 17, 2021

It should work just fine.

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Topp, guest, from NY, United States, asked on July 17, 2020

Will this pdw fit a Bushmaster carbon 15 pistol ?

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 04, 2020

No this brace will not work with the Bushmaster Carbon 15 pistol.

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Rob, member, from FL, United States, asked on December 16, 2022

would this work for an ar-57 upper? 5.7x28

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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 09, 2023

Unfortunately, the Maxim Defense Industries PDW Brace is no longer available. However, it would be compatible with an AR57 upper as long as you use the correct weight/length buffer and spring.

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Luke, guest, from TN, United States, asked on October 08, 2020

With the correct spring and buffer weight, would this work on a 308 AR pistol?

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Answered by Bethany Kopel, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on December 30, 2020

You would not have to change our your current buffer and spring, as long as it meant for AR 15 mil spec you will be fine.

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Zach, guest, from MI, United States, asked on July 11, 2020

Would I have to change out my current buffer and spring? I have a sb3 currently installed, and it shoots great.

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Answered by Hog destroyer, member, from TX, United States, on October 03, 2022

This has a small buffer n proprietary spring. Itll run from 223 to 6.5 grendel w the tiny buffer. About to try it on a 22wmr pistol upper.

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Caleb, member, from PA, United States, asked on April 16, 2020

What’s the difference between this one and the CQB brace that’s very similar but with the sling mounts?

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Answered by Ryan Tarczynski, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 03, 2020

The difference between this PDW and the CQB is PDW is older and CQB is the newer model

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AJW151, member, from GA, United States, asked on November 21, 2022

Will this work with the aero epc9 if not can you post link to brace that wiill

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on February 21, 2023

The Maxim Defense Industries PDW Brace should work fine with an Aero Precision EPC9 with the correct buffer assembly. However, the Maxim Defense Industries PDW Brace is currently not available.

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JOSHUA, guest, from NC, United States, asked on June 29, 2022

Will this work on my daniel defense mk18?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on July 15, 2022

The Maxim Defense Industries PDW Brace will work with a Daniel Defense MK18. You will need to use the Maxim Defense Industries PDW Brace buffer assembly.

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Zane Smith, member, from KY, United States, asked on May 17, 2022

Will this work with a giessele braided spring and h3 buffer? Gonna put it on my ar9 with fostech arII trigger.

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on May 26, 2022

The Maxim Defense Industries PDW Brace will not work with the Geissele Spring and Buffer. You will need to use the Proprietary Maxim Defense Buffer and Spring.

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torres216, member, from OH, United States, asked on May 13, 2022

I have a A.R. 15 pistol Springfield armory Saint, will I be able to equip this brace onto it without any problems?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on May 26, 2022

The Maxim Defense Industries PDW Brace can be used with a Springfield Saint AR pistol. You will need to use the included buffer tube and buffer assembly.

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