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Forward Controls Design
Overview
The Forward Controls Design 6-Position AR-15 Carbine Receiver Extension is a carbine buffer tube designed to accommodate a range of stock adjustments, providing six different positions for customization. As a tube-only assembly, it allows builders to pair it with their choice of buffer and stock, ensuring compatibility with various setups. This buffer tube is commonly used in carbine-length builds, making it a versatile choice for those looking to optimize their AR-15's overall performance and ergonomics.
Forward Controls Design 6-Position AR-15 Carbine Receiver Extension
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Forward Controls Design 6-Position AR-15 Carbine Receiver Extension ranked #38 of the 49 buffer tubes builders added on GunPartPicker in September 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #44 of the 63 buffer tubes builders have added.
Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today 4 of the 5 retailers we track have it in stock. Prices barely moved in September 2026, holding around $66.50, so there haven't been real sales lately. Buying today, the lowest price is $66.50 at Brownells, which matches the best price we saw in September.
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