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**Grip** · 05-03-2008, 03:31 PM

what kit do i need for a 16" midlength build?

Magpul offers a the CTR stock kit in either commercial or Milspec.

i dont want to order the wrong one and have issue's.

also...do i need an H buffer?

**PackerfanXD** · 05-03-2008, 03:41 PM

You will likely need the commercial. I believe the milspec is for Colts...
Not sure about the buffer, someone will chime in.

**mvician** · 05-03-2008, 03:46 PM

Are you just starting a build ?
What do you have now ?
If you are starting from scratch you can buy either kit.
Do you need a H buffer? no not really.

**Grip** · 05-03-2008, 03:48 PM

im starting with a stripped Mega lower...im building from the ground up.

what is the diffrence between the commercial kit and the milspec kit?

**PackerfanXD** · 05-03-2008, 03:51 PM

If you are starting a build then go with either one. One buffer tube is bigger then the other; no big deal.

**mvician** · 05-03-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackerfanXD

If you are starting a build then go with either one. One buffer tube is bigger then the other; no big deal.

I'd suggest you go with the mil-spec kit since you are starting from nothing. The mil-spec receiver extension is stronger, the threads are better. If you decide to go with a different stock later the choices for the mil-spec size stocks are better.

RobFMJ · 05-03-2008, 04:06 PM

I dont really understand why the make the complete kit in the commercial variety...

Get the milspec one... if you decide you dont like the CTR, then youll have the standard diameter tube to put a Crane or VLTOR on.

Oh, and you can do the H buffer if you want, but its not really needed with a midlength gas system

**PackerfanXD** · 05-03-2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvician

I'd suggest you go with the mil-spec kit since you are starting from nothing. The mil-spec receiver extension is stronger, the threads are better. If you decide to go with a different stock later the choices for the mil-spec size stocks are better.

Well, I guess I know which one will go on my sbr build. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

**Grip** · 05-03-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackerfanXD

Well, I guess I know which one will go on my sbr build. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

agreed...i just ordered my CTR milspec stock kit from PKfirearms.com

excited!

GaryXD · 05-03-2008, 06:20 PM

If you are starting from scratch get the mil-spec one. It is definitely stronger. As far as the H buffer is concerned, you won't know til you put it together and try it out. I found out one of my midlengths works best with a H buffer but the other one works best with a standard carbine buffer.

05-03-2008, 03:31 PM	#1
Grip XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,129	CTR stock kit...commercial, or Milspec? what kit do i need for a 16" midlength build? Magpul offers a the CTR stock kit in either commercial or Milspec. i dont want to order the wrong one and have issue's. also...do i need an H buffer? __________________ 2008 AR-15...in the work's 2007 XD-9 Service, 1,950 shots fired since 12-20-07 1981 Marlin/Glenfield model 60, .22

05-03-2008, 03:41 PM	#2
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 6,487	You will likely need the commercial. I believe the milspec is for Colts... Not sure about the buffer, someone will chime in. __________________ The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. Mexican 300 http://www.break.com/index/mexican-300.html Love your country, but never trust its government. - Robert A. Heinlein

05-03-2008, 03:46 PM	#3
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,347 Blog Entries: 2	Are you just starting a build ? What do you have now ? If you are starting from scratch you can buy either kit. Do you need a H buffer? no not really. __________________ AR15's ? Ya, I've built a few

05-03-2008, 03:48 PM	#4
Grip XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,129	im starting with a stripped Mega lower...im building from the ground up. what is the diffrence between the commercial kit and the milspec kit? __________________ 2008 AR-15...in the work's 2007 XD-9 Service, 1,950 shots fired since 12-20-07 1981 Marlin/Glenfield model 60, .22

05-03-2008, 03:51 PM	#5
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 6,487	If you are starting a build then go with either one. One buffer tube is bigger then the other; no big deal. __________________ The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. Mexican 300 http://www.break.com/index/mexican-300.html Love your country, but never trust its government. - Robert A. Heinlein

05-03-2008, 04:06 PM	#7
RobFMJ XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Galveston, Texas Posts: 1,540	I dont really understand why the make the complete kit in the commercial variety... Get the milspec one... if you decide you dont like the CTR, then youll have the standard diameter tube to put a Crane or VLTOR on. Oh, and you can do the H buffer if you want, but its not really needed with a midlength gas system __________________ Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

05-03-2008, 06:20 PM	#10
GaryXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Corvette City Posts: 150	If you are starting from scratch get the mil-spec one. It is definitely stronger. As far as the H buffer is concerned, you won't know til you put it together and try it out. I found out one of my midlengths works best with a H buffer but the other one works best with a standard carbine buffer.

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