What to look for in an AR-15 Stock

[Pwilliams1]

I'm gonna have to try a CTR. I have two factory Colt stocks and two magpul MOE stocks. The Colt's lock up like a back vault, but one of the MOE stocks rattles like a SOB. I thought one of the buffer tubes was slightly out of spec, but after swapping the offending stock on all my buffer tubes, its definitely the stock. Kind of strange that there could be that much variation between one MOE and another.

Check out the str. I don't think there's much of a difference in price, and the cheek weld is noticeably better.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

Check out the str. I don't think there's much of a difference in price, and the cheek weld is noticeably better.

I agree. I think the STR has the better cheek weld due to the storage tubes. It's a little more expensive but sometimes you can find it for the same price as the CTR.

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[Blu Falcon]

The best stocks I've used are the Crane SOPMODs (LMT or B5) and the Magpul STR. In my opinion these are the best designed and most comfortable for a fighting carbine.

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[Bafflingbs]

After receiving my new CTR stock. I compared it to my Rogers super stock on my Colt. The CTR seems to be more robust, the Rogers slightly lighter. Both lock up great, with no wiggle. My advice; buy the least expensive. They're both winners.

 

[Dogabutila]

B5 guys. Maybe try the VLTOR. I hate the cracks that love pinching my face hair though.

 

[rwbow1969]

Make sure your stock matches your buffer tube. As in, Mil spec or commercial.

Magpul makes good stuff. No complaints there. I have a VLTOR on my RPD, I like it too.

 

[ObsceneJesster]

B5 guys. Maybe try the VLTOR. I hate the cracks that love pinching my face hair though.

I've heard some have this problem and some don't. I obviously don't since I have no facial hair.

That being said, those cracks make the VLTOR stocks look bad ass. The Emod is one of my favorite looking stocks. It's also built well and works the best with one of the greatest buffer systems ever invented. The A5.

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[guthook]

I have a milspec tube Magpul STR on one of my AR's. I find it bulky and doesn't lock up as tight when fully collapsed. Extended at any length is fine.

It is much more difficult to remove than a stock should ever be. I find it odd that you need a tool (plastic bullet, etc...) to remove a stock. I tried an actual round once and so much leverage was needed, that the bullet, powder and all, separated and went flying everywhere.

The stock itself is 2-1/2" wide. It will make you tilt your head just a bit more to line up your irons. It does provide a half face weld.

The quick disconnect for your strap is reversible, but only comes on one side. How much more would it cost to add one to both sides? Nit-picking? Maybe.

The storage compartments are tubes built into either side with an press-fit molded rubber plug.

Butt pad is a 1/4" thick piece of hard rubber, which is good. It's an AR and doesn't recoil much anyway.

I guess I expected an incredible product after hearing the rave reviews, what I received is a decent AR stock that cost more than a decent stock should cost.

Just my experience with it. It seems everyone else likes theirs.

 

[peafarmer]

I am looking for a high quality non-collapsible stock. I like the look of the VLTOR's, but don't want the expense of the collapsible stock, and don't think I would really need / want collapsible. Are there non-collapsible stocks of similar quality to the VLTOR's? It seems like the high end of the market has all gone collapsible....

 

[ObsceneJesster]

I am looking for a high quality non-collapsible stock. I like the look of the VLTOR's, but don't want the expense of the collapsible stock, and don't think I would really need / want collapsible. Are there non-collapsible stocks of similar quality to the VLTOR's? It seems like the high end of the market has all gone collapsible....

Magpul has a fixed stock option. I believe they are about $50.

I would personally just use an A2 stock if I was going fixed.

 

[peafarmer]

Thanks, just found it...the Magpul MOE FCS. For some reason, I thought all the Magpuls were collapsible, will also check out A2's.