Product Spotlight: Forward Controls REF Receiver Extension
This video provides a product spotlight on the Forward Controls REF Receiver Extension, highlighting its enhancements over standard AR-15 buffer tubes. Brownells Gun Tech Caleb Savant details the REF's construction from impact-extruded 7075 T6 aluminum for superior strength compared to traditional or lesser 6061 T6 tubes. He also points out the durable Cerakote finish, distinctive Forward Controls Design duck logo, and white numbered notches for quick stock position adjustment. The video also covers the REF's enhanced drainage system with two extra holes on the underside, designed for rapid water clearing. The comparison emphasizes that while older designs have been functional, the REF offers mission-critical component reliability through advanced materials and design.









