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What is this good for? The 1.8oz weight is far too light for either a carbine or mid length gas system. — 2 Answers

by Tony, from AL, United States Asked on June 20, 2020

Name Strike Industries AR-15 Pistol Buffer Tube Kit (4.5)
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Answered by Nick B., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on July 15, 2021

This is a shortened buffer tube, at just over 5" this buffer tube reduces the overall length of an AR pistol.

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Answered by Ed, guest, from MO, United States, on January 30, 2023

This kit (properly installed ) will function a standard carbine length gas tubed barrel just fine.
I have it on a 12.5" carbine length Ballistic Advantage barrel, and it works great.

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