Description
The back end of your AR build is one of those spots where a little color goes a long way, and Timber Creek's purple anodized buffer tube kit lets you match the rest of your TCO parts without hunting for one-off components. This is the aluminum mil-spec carbine version, so it drops right into a standard AR-15 lower and plays nice with the huge range of collapsible stocks out there. Everything you need to finish the assembly is in the package, which makes it a clean choice whether you're wrapping up a fresh build or refreshing a rifle that could use a fresh look.
What Comes in the ARBTKPPA Buffer Tube Kit
Timber Creek packs this one with a mil-spec carbine buffer tube, a quick disconnect end plate, a castle nut, the buffer, and the spring and pin for installation. The QD end plate is the standout piece here, giving you a built-in spot to clip a push-button sling swivel so you're not adding a separate mount later. Being true mil-spec carbine diameter means the six-position tube accepts the standard adjustable stocks from just about every major manufacturer, so you can run a Magpul, B5, or whatever else suits your setup.
Fitting the Purple Buffer Tube Kit to Your AR-15
Installation is straightforward if you've done a lower before. You thread the castle nut and end plate on, run the tube in to trap the buffer retainer, then torque the castle nut down and stake it so nothing works loose under recoil. The carbine spring and buffer handle the cycling duty, keeping things running smooth and taking a little of the edge off felt recoil. If it's your first time, a castle nut wrench and a punch for staking will make the job go quick.
The purple anodized finish is the whole point for a lot of folks building a themed rifle, and it holds up well against wear and corrosion while tying into Timber Creek's matching accessory lineup like grips, trigger guards, and hand stops.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Timber Creek Outdoors
- Manufacturer Part Number: ARBTKPPA
- UPC: 816397027793
- Product Type: Buffer Assembly
- Color: Purple
- Finish: Anodized
- Buffer Tube Length: Carbine
- Positions: 6-Position
- Spec: Mil-Spec
- End Plate: Quick Disconnect (QD)
- Platform: AR-15
What’s Included
- Mil-Spec carbine buffer tube (purple anodized)
- Quick disconnect end plate
- Castle nut
- Buffer
- Buffer spring
- Pin for installation
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the Timber Creek ARBTKPPA buffer tube kit?
The kit includes a mil-spec carbine buffer tube, a quick disconnect end plate, a castle nut, a buffer, and a spring with pin for installation. That covers the core parts needed to finish the rear of an AR-15 lower and mount a collapsible stock. The QD end plate also gives you a built-in point for a push-button sling swivel.
Will this buffer tube kit work with my adjustable stock?
Yes. It's a true mil-spec carbine buffer tube, so it fits standard mil-spec collapsible stocks from a wide range of makers like Magpul, B5, and similar. If your stock is built for a commercial diameter tube instead, it won't be the right match, so double-check which spec your stock uses before ordering.
Is the purple buffer tube kit hard to install?
Not if you've assembled a lower before. You thread the castle nut and end plate on, run the tube in to capture the buffer retainer, then torque the castle nut and stake it so it stays put under recoil. A castle nut wrench and a punch for staking make the job go smoothly, and first-timers can knock it out with a little patience.
Does the purple anodizing match other Timber Creek parts?
It's designed to. Timber Creek runs a consistent purple anodized finish across their accessory line, so this kit ties in with matching grips, trigger guards, hand stops, and other TCO components for a coordinated build. The anodizing also adds a layer of corrosion and wear resistance.




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