Colt take down

[ginman999]

I took my A2 butt stock off my post ban Colt. I don't see anyway to use the spanner wrench to get the tube off. Is it used on post ban Colts? I know Colt dose some different things with their rifles. I see two flat spots on the end of the tube for a wrench possibly. I'm think I could get a strap wrench and twist the tube off. Is it CCW?

[JE3146]

thought the spanner wrench was for CAR/M4 variant stocks with the locking nut.... A2 stocks just unscrew.. slide off.. and the tube twists off

careful of the rear takedown detent spring, and the buffer retainer/spring.. cus those will fly out when you unscrew the buffer tube

[ginman999]

If I put a telescopic butt stock on it will I need the spanner wrench? Is the telescopic same as M4, Car?

[JE3146]

yes to both.. (if you're using a traditional style stock).. not sure how the ACE stocks, or magpuls.. etc attach.. but for a traditional CAR stock, or the improved Ribbed CAR stock(M4 stock).. they use the locking nut which can be tightened using the spanner wrench.

collapsable(telescopic) and non-collapsable mount using the same hardware.. only difference is usually the length of the buffer tube and buffer spring


:: Added pics from sogarmory.com

CAR Stock
http://www.sogarmory.com/ProductImages/2008_3.jpg

M4 Stock
http://www.sogarmory.com/ProductImages/2090_3.jpg

[thedaledoe]

I think i need another AR15... hmm.. damn... all 5 credit cards maxed out already:(