The Midwest Industries Heavy Duty Quick Detach End Plate is a robust AR-15 buffer tube end plate built for shooters who demand reliability under hard use. Unlike stamped or cast alternatives, this QD end plate is billet-machined from 4140 alloy steel—a material choice that delivers superior strength and durability. If you're running a suppressor, running a sling, or simply want a bulletproof mounting point for your rear-mounted accessories, this is the no-nonsense choice.

The anti-rotation QD socket keeps your quick-detach systems locked in place without the frustration of loose bushings or creep. Weighing just 0.7 oz, it adds negligible mass while replacing the factory end plate. Midwest Industries machines every unit in the USA, and backs the design with a lifetime warranty—confidence you can count on whether you're at the range, in the field, or training hard.

Drop this end plate into your AR-15 build or retrofit, and forget about it. Heavy duty doesn't have to be heavy, and it doesn't have to be complicated. This is the kind of part that earns its place on a rifle through quiet reliability.

Key Features

• Billet machined from 4140 alloy steel for maximum strength and durability
• Anti-rotation QD socket prevents bushing loosening or spinning
• Weighs only 0.7 oz—minimal impact on overall rifle weight
• Fully machined in the USA
• Lifetime warranty from Midwest Industries

Specifications

Brand	Midwest Industries
Product Type	AR-15 Buffer Tube End Plate
Material	4140 Alloy Steel
Finish	Black
Mount Type	Quick Detach (QD)
Weight	0.7 oz
Manufacturing	USA Made
Warranty	Lifetime

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this AR-15 end plate work with my quick-detach sling mount?

Yes. The anti-rotation QD socket is designed to accept standard quick-detach mounts and keep them secure without loose bushings or spinning.

Is this end plate made in the USA?

Yes. Midwest Industries machines this end plate entirely in the USA.

What warranty comes with the Midwest Industries end plate?

It comes with a lifetime warranty from Midwest Industries.

How much does it weigh?

The end plate weighs 0.7 oz, so it adds minimal weight to your rifle build.