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Q&A for Spikes Tactical Pistol Buffer Tube w/ Step and QD Socket — 17 Questions & 23 Answers

Name Spikes Tactical Pistol Buffer Tube w/ Step and QD Socket (4.9)
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Charlie, member, from FL, United States, asked on April 18, 2021

Is this tube the correct diameter for use with a Tailhook mod 1?

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 11, 2021

No, this buffer tube is larger than the manufacturer's stated maximum diameter.

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JStanley, member, from FL, United States, asked on August 05, 2018

What is the overall length of the tube?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 05, 2019

This is the same length as a rifle buffer tube, the length is approximately 10-1/16"

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oldmiliron, member, from IA, United States, asked on December 01, 2020

What is the outside diameter

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 25, 2021

Outside diameter is 1.25"

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Don, member, from IN, United States, asked on August 16, 2019

What is the diameter?

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Answered by Robert G., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 24, 2019

The diameter is 1-1/4".

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CZ owner, member, from AZ, United States, asked on January 18, 2019

What is the diameter of the tube?

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Answered by Robert G., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 24, 2019

The diameter is 1-1/4".

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on June 27, 2023

The Spikes Tactical Pistol Buffer Tube w/ Step and QD Socket should work with all QD swivels not just the Spikes Tactical ones.

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Mufn, member, from AZ, United States, asked on January 11, 2021

What Buffer Spring should I use with this tube? It' is a for a 9mm build.

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 25, 2021

You should be using a 9mm carbine buffer that can be found from many different companies. If you are interested in something specific please email us at techsales@opticsplanet.com and we can assist you in finding an appropriate option.

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JAMES, member, from WI, United States, asked on June 24, 2020

standard carbine buffer and spring or a2 (rifle) setup?

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 25, 2021

The unit will use standard carbine length buffers and springs.

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Christopher, guest, from WA, United States, asked on April 21, 2020

DO I use a carbine buffer or rifle length buffer with this buffer tube.

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Answered by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 11, 2021

You would want a carbine length buffer for use with this tube.

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billy, guest, from AZ, United States, asked on April 05, 2020

what buffer and spring is required, building 223 top and blackout top

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Answered by Armando R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on January 23, 2021

The buffer tube requires the use of a carbine buffer and carbine length action spring. The weight of the buffer will depend how your firearm is set up.

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