MBA-3 Carbine Buttstock with .223/5.56 Commercial Buffer Assembly

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The MBA-3 Adjustable Carbine Buttstock Assembly is a complete kit that includes everything you need to assemble a carbine buffer system on your .223/5.56 AR lower. The kit includes an MBA-3 Buttstock that features a 3-Axis Buttplate with Length-of-Pull adjustment as well as Height and Lateral adjustments, and an adjustable Cheek Rise in a lightweight, affordable carbine buttstock. Comes complete with Commercial 6-position carbine Buffer Tube, .223/5.56 Buffer, Buffer Spring, Latch Plate and Lock Ring. The modular design of the MBA Buttstock allows you to configure your buttstock to your specific and personal needs. Built-in rail attachment for attaching a monopod. The MBA features multiple attachment points for a sling, including molded pockets that will accept Grovtec QD cups, sold separately. Available in Black or Flat Dark Earth or Freedom Flag Cheek Rest (Black only).

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MBA-3 Carbine Buttstock with .223/5.56 Commercial Buffer Assembly


  • Ergonomic Design
  • The MBA-3 and MBA-4 are available in Black or Flat Dark Earth
  • The vertical struts for the MBA-3 are fixed, therefore the cheek piece is not reversible like the MBA-1 however the cheek piece itself is designed with a cheek pad for left-handed use
  • Caution: the MBA-3 and MBA-4 Carbine buttstocks are not designed to be used with Large Bore Calibers such as .338 Lapua or .50 BMG applications. See our MBA-1 and MBA-2 Rifle buttstocks as alternatives.
  • Kit includes carbine buffer tube, carbine buffer, spring, latch plate and lock ring

WHAT IS SHIPPING GOING TO COST ME?

Shipping costs are based on your order total and will be calculated during checkout.

Any and all Free Shipping offers apply only to Standard shipping to the Continental US as determined by Luth-AR, LLC. Priority, Overnight, 2nd Day, 3 Day Select, Next Day Air, Express, Alaska and Hawaii shipping will be charged at normal rates applied to those options.

Free Shipping generally applies only to Retail customers unless a specific offer specifies otherwise.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT?

If an item is listed on our Website and can be Added To Cart it will typically be in stock. However, if you do not see a specific item, color, size, etc., please check back again later.

In-stock items will typically ship within 1-3 business days (M-F). If orders are larger than 50+ items we typically will ship the order within 1-2 week time period (M-F). We will do our best to ship orders complete within 1-3 business days, no guarantee. Please remember that the estimated shipping time begins once the order leaves our fulfillment facility.

Orders must be received by noon CST to allow for fulfillment by 3:00 pm CST M-F. Large orders may not ship same day. UPS typically picks up at 4:00 pm CST at the Luth-AR fulfillment location.

Weekends and Holidays do not count as fulfillment/shipping days.

All packages for continental U.S. addresses are shipped UPS or FedEx ground. Transit times will vary depending on location and you will be updated by UPS or FedEx on scheduled delivery. Orders going to Hawaii or Alaska are typically sent via Priority US Postal regardless of what shipping method is selected at checkout.

Shortly after an order is placed you will receive a confirmation email detailing specifics of the order. When an item(s) ships an order shipment email with tracking info will be sent.

Orders will be processed once successful payment is received. Payment processing may be delayed due to payment/shipping address discrepancies. We will do our best to clear each transaction as soon as possible. Our sales department may contact you to confirm your order if necessary.

All overnight, 2nd Day, 3 Day delivery requests must be confirmed by our sales department to ensure the order will be received on the day requested. Please call (763)-276-1145.

DO YOU SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?

We do NOT ship internationally and all orders must have both billing and shipping addresses located within the 50 United States or District of Columbia.

While we proudly support the Members of the US Military and believe that it is a great privilege to service their needs, we must fully comply with all United States export control laws and regulations. If you would like to place a government order for any Luth-AR product(s) to be exported to an APO/FPO please contact one of our Customer Service Representatives to discuss your options.

  • FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS CONTACT:
  • International Exporter: 
  • Rainier Arms – Tom – (253) 214-0646 – tom@invoicesrainierarms-com
  • Intersec USA – Peter – info@intersecusa.com
  • European Dealer: DTS Aromory – Roy – +31475202153 – roy@dts-armory.com – website: www.dts-armory.com
  • Southern Gun Company – Bob Clark – 01208 851074 or 01208 850823 

WHAT ARE THE TAX RATES?

To cover sales tax, a fee of approximately 7.375% (subject to change) will be added to the total for orders with a billing address in MN.

Although we, as the seller, are not obligated to collect sales tax for states other than MN, a purchase from us is subject to your state’s sales/use tax unless it is specifically exempt from taxation. A purchase is not exempt merely because it is made over the Internet or by other remote means. Your state, if it imposes a sales/use tax, requires that you report and pay the tax due on your purchases. Details of how to file this return may be found on your state’s department of revenue website.

All sales are FOB Shipping Point.

PROBLEMS WITH SHIPPING?

Luth-AR uses UPS as their primary shipping company to the lower 48 states and UPS/USPS for Hawaii and Alaska. Once our products leave our shipping facility we provide you with a tracking number and are no longer responsible for your package. If your package does not reach your destination, is stolen, or if applicable, is signed for by a different person, you must file a compliant with UPS or USPS directly. We will do everything we can to provide you all information regarding your shipment to help you resolve the situation.

WHAT IS YOUR RETURN POLICY FOR NEW PRODUCTS?

If you choose to return your product, all refunds are subject to a 12% restocking feeand will be applied to the credit card used for the original purchase after you ship it back to our facility or, if the product was purchased elsewhere, store credit will be issued. This does not include shipping pricing, only for the product(s) being returned. You should allow one to two billing cycles for the refund to appear on your statement. Return and/or redelivery shipping costs are the customers’ responsibility.

If the item you received from us is not the item you ordered or it is damaged in some way, we will make every effort to replace it as soon as possible or we will gladly take back the item and credit you the merchandise price along with shipping and handling costs.

WHAT IF I PURCHASED FROM A RETAILER OR STORE?

If you did not purchase the item directly from Luth-AR through our website or other direct channel, you must contact the seller or the company you purchased our products through.

WHAT IF I HAVE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT?

Luth-AR is consistently recognized for its customer loyalty and we work hard to make sure that each purchase results in a customer for life!

Limited Warranty

Luth-AR, LLC manufactured products are warranted for 1 (one) year from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects in material and/or workmanship. All parts and labor or replacement, at our option, are covered. Government fees, damage caused by failure to perform normal maintenance, sales outside the United States, damage due to high velocity, high pressure, reloaded, or other non-standard ammunition, or any unauthorized repair, modification, misuse, abuse, or alteration of the product is not covered by this limited warranty. Consumable items such as gas rings, O’ rings, etc., are not warranted. Any product manufactured by a third party and sold by Luth-AR, will be covered under the third party warranty policy only.

Luth-AR, LLC complete assembled uppers will be warranted for a period of 1 (one) yearafter the complete upper was purchased. The warranty applies towards defects in materials or workmanship of the complete upper. Luth-AR will pay for all warranty repairs, at no charge to the consumer. Please supply a copy of the invoice for proof of purchase. The use of re-load ammunition, proof rounds, or factory ammunition that exceeds initial SAAMI specifications voids any warranty. Any repairs or modifications not done by Luth-AR also voids any warranty. Complete uppers not assembled or built by Luth-AR are not covered by the 1 (one) year warranty.

Please call our warranty department at (763) 276-1145 or email info@luth-ar.com for any warranty issues.

Alterations & Modifications Warning

Altering or modifying parts is dangerous and will void the warranty. This Luth-AR Upper/barrel  was manufactured to perform properly with the original parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are made for this rifle and are installed correctly and that neither the originals nor the replacements are altered or changed. Your Luth-AR product is a complex precision tool with many parts that must relate correctly for proper and safe operation. Assembling a rifle improperly or with incorrect or modified parts can result in a damaged rifle, serious personal injury, or death to you and others through malfunction. Always have a qualified gunsmith work on your rifle, or verify proper assembly and function of any work not performed by a gunsmith.

Barrel Information Warning

To achieve the best results for accuracy you should clean the chamber and bore after every round for the first 25 rounds, then every 10 rounds up to 100 rounds. It usually takes about 200 rounds per barrel for optimum accuracy.

WHAT IF I HAVE DAMAGED MY PRODUCT?

Luth-AR is not responsible for replacing stocks that are damaged beyond normal wear and tear (such as constant butt slams when butt plate assembly is extended (spacers will help give more support with this), dropping from high levels, running product over with any machine/vehicle, customization, etc.).

If you feel the damaged caused was due to a defective product, we ask that you mail us back your product so we can review and determine the best solution going forward.

Questions or concerns about this, please contact us directly via email at info@luth-ar.com or call 763-276-1145 and we’ll do everything within reason to help you.

HOW DO I MAKE A RETURN?

To make a return, please take the following steps:

1) Before returning defective products please contact us first at info@luth-ar.com.

2) Ship the item back in the original packaging. If that is not possible, please wrap the item in bubble wrap or other quality padding and place in an appropriate box. The item must be securely wrapped inside the box during transport as we cannot be responsible for shipping damages, and please obtain tracking information in case the package is lost in transit.

3) Include a note containing your name, shipping address, phone number and email, and reason for the return (including information about the firearm, ammo, and usage environment for defective returns). Please include a copy of the receipt if possible as well.

***Packages must be returned prepaid- we do not accept COD packages.

4) Send returned item(s) to:
Luth-AR
206 Capitol Dr
Buffalo, MN 55313

Specifications:
Buttstock Type

MBA-3

Buffer Tube

Commercial

Caliber

.223, .556 mm, .223 / 5.56

Buffer Weight

3.2 oz

Buttstock Weight

19.2 oz

Application

Carbine

Cheek Rise

1" Fully Extended

Overall Length

7 11/16"

Additional Length-of-Pull

1 1/16″

Available Colors

Freedom Flag, Black, Flat Dark Earth

Built-in Picatinny Style Rail

Built-in Picatinny style rail will accept common accessories such as mono-pods.

Quick Detach Ready

Molded-in QD Cup Pockets on both sides accept Grovtec Self-Tapping QD cups. QD cups are sold separately.

Molded-in Bag Hook

Bag hook for stablization when shooting off of a bench.

Anti-Rattle Set Screw

Anti-Rattle set screw helps compensate for fit when using the MBA-4 on a Mil-Spec Carbine buffer tube.


Package includes:

  • (1) MBA-3 Modular Buttstock Assembly
  • (1) Carbine 6-Position Commercial Buffer Tube
  • (1) .223/5.56 Carbine Buffer Spring
  • (1) .223/5.56 buffer body – 3.2 oz
  • (1) Latch Plate
  • (1) Lock Ring

The MBA-3 includes the following features:

  • Buttstock assembly to mount to a Carbine AR
  • Fits all .223/5.56 AR style rifles
  • Easy to Replace and quick to install
  • It adds up to 1-inch of height on the cheek rest, and an additional 1-1/16 inch length of pull
  • Made of super strong glass-filled nylon, the Luth-AR MBA-3 weighs roughly half that of comparable stocks coming in at just 18 ounces.
  • Includes a Picatinny Rail on the bottom rear of the Stock Body to attach your choice of many accessories.
  • Designed a flat bottom index set screw (10-24) to eliminate that constant rattle of carbine collapsible buttstock. This also allows you to secure the stock in your favorite position.
  • 3-axis adjustable butt plate assembly (keep in mind this butt plate assembly is interchangeable with the original MBA-1 Buttstock) will have the following movement:
    1. Horizontal for linear adjustment (i.e. length of pull)
    2. Vertical for a perfect butt plate fit into the curvature of the shoulder.
    3. Lateral adjustment for a ½ inch left or right cast.
  • Ergonomic
  • The MBA-3 and MBA-4 available in Black or Flat Dark Earth
  • Uses 4 out of the 6 positions on a mil-spec or commercial tube
  • If you require a butt stock that will utilize the first 2 holes of the buffer tube to fully collapse, you can remove the cheek rest from the MBA-3, or order an MBA-4, order an MBA-4 and a 3-axis buttplate or order an MBA-5 buttstock.
  • The vertical struts for the MBA-3 are fixed therefore the cheek piece is not reversible like the MBA-1 however the cheek piece itself is designed with a cheek pad for left-handed use
  • Caution: the MBA-3 and MBA-4 Carbine buttstocks are not designed to be used with Large Bore Calibers such as .338 Lapua or .50 BMG applications. See our MBA-1 and MBA-2 Rifle buttstocks as alternatives.

Specifications

  • Length of Pull (LOP) – Extended: 15 5/8″
  • Length of Pull (LOP) – Collapsed: 11 11/16″
  • Overall Length Extended: 8 3/4″
  • Overall Length Collapsed: 7 11/16″
  • Weight: 18.5 ounces

*Length of Pull Specs depend on Buffer Tube Hole Location/Position and 5 or 6 hole patter.

Compatible Buffer Assemblies:

  • .223/5.56 Mil-Spec Carbine Buffer Assembly (Included)
  • .223/5.56 Commercial Carbine Buffer Assembly (Included)
    • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
    • Finish: Hardcoat Anodized Black
  • .308/7.62 Mil-Spec Carbine Buffer Assembly
  • .308/7.62 Commercial Carbine Buffer Assembly

Additional Information:

  • When used with the smaller diameter Mil-Spec tube you can adjust the set screw located on the left hand side using the included 3/32” Allen wrench. Turn clockwise to slowly tighten the set screw until it contacts the buffer tube. The Anti-rattle set screw is NOT designed to lock the position of the stock. Over tightening may damage the butt stock.
  • When sliding the buttstock onto a 6-position buffer tube, the lock pin has a notch in the head of the lock pin that must line up with a tab on the stock body. Once the slot and tab are lined up, the pin can be fully retracted allowing the buttstock to slide onto the tube. The MBA-3 should slide easily without resistance. If there is any resistance, the lock pin is not fully retracted. 

The kit does not include the following items, they can be purchased separately in the accessories section:

Caution: the MBA-3 and MBA-4 Carbine buttstocks are not designed to be used with Large Bore Calibers such as .338 Lapua or .50 BMG applications. See our MBA-1 and MBA-2 Rifle buttstocks as alternatives.

SKU: MBA-3K-C — Black

SKU: MBA-3FK-C — Flat Dark Earth

SKU: MBA-3FFK-C — Freedom Flag

Parts Schematic
The MBA-3, MBA-4 and MBA-5 Buttstocks require the use of a Carbine buffer tube. Use the diagram below to determine if you currently have an Carbine buffer tube. If you have an A2 Rifle buffer tube you may want to look at the MBA-1 or MBA-2 buttstock. If you are ordering an MBA buttstock kit, the proper buffer tube is included.

Further you will want to determine whether your buffer tube is a Mil-Spec or Commercial buffer tube.

Either one will work with your MBA Carbine buttstock, however Commercial buffer tubes are typically larger in diameter than Mil-Spec buffer tubes. The MBA Carbine Buttstocks will have more free-play on the Mil-Spec tubes than Commercial tubes. There is an anti-rattle set screw designed to tighten up the buttstock when used with a Mil-Spec buffer tube. The anti-rattle set screw should only be snugged up to remove the free-play, over tightening will damage the buttstock.

The differences between an A2 Rifle Buffer Tube and a Carbine Buffer Tube.

All MBA Buttstocks are Sling Swivel Ready.

This means that the buttstocks have molded pockets that accept Grovtec Sling Swivel Cups for use with Quick Detach swivels. The Sling Swivels and cups are NOT included with the buttstocks and must be ordered separately. This is to keep the cost of the MBA buttstocks down. Not every customer needs sling swivels and including them would raise the price of the buttstocks. The sling swivels are available separately. See the videos below for installation instructions using the install kit, or using a 1/4″ Allen wrench.

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