Patent ID: 8468729
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
1. An improved buffer tube assembly comprising: a. a buffer tube having a longitudinal forward end, a longitudinal rearward end, and an inner annular surface; b. the buffer tube further comprising an attachment location at the longitudinal forward end thereof operably configured to couple the buffer tube to a lower receiver of a firearm such that the buffer tube is open at the forward end to the lower receiver; c. wherein the inner annual surface of the buffer tube forms a passageway which extends into both the lower receiver and the buffer tube; d. a dead blow buffer positioned at the longitudinally rearward portion of the buffer tube; e. the dead blow buffer comprising an external surface configured to fit within and substantially in contact with the internal bore surface of the buffer tube; f. wherein the dead blow buffer is configured to receive an impact from a weighted buffer that is attached to a buffer spring fitted within the buffer tube, and; g. wherein the dead blow buffer is positioned between the rearmost portion of the inner annular surface of the buffer tube and the buffer spring.