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electronman1729
11-13-2019, 21:00
Like the title states, what is the comfort and practicality of HK collapsible stocks?

Thinking of an A3 type. Are these considered goofy?
The Rat
11-13-2019, 21:15
I went unconventional and used a folding buffer tube adapter from Tommybuilt Tactical, so I have folding AND collapsing. Only slight down side is that it raised the cheek weld enough that I couldn't use the irons anymore. Also had to use a slightly higher rail mount for the Micro to get a sight picture from that. On the plus side though, that means I can thumb over C-clamp grip the handguard like I do with an AR.

https://i.imgur.com/1p6hAlV.jpg
Hoser
11-13-2019, 21:20
I dont mind the A3 stock. I thought I wouldnt like it. After a little bit, I dont even notice it.

Kinda like the OEM stock on my MPX. Looks uncomfortable as hell, but in reality, not bad at all.
mutt
11-13-2019, 22:07
If the classic look is the most important factor to you, go for the original style collapsible. It is functional/comfortable enough and there is no denying it gives an MP5 that classic look most people want. But if you want a practical stock with cheek weld, get the B&T side folder or stick with the fixed stock. One of my MP5 clones rocks a collapsible because I dig the classic cool look but the other has a B&T. The B&T is a better stock IMHO.
bczandm
11-13-2019, 22:11
I'm not a big fan of the A3 stock. While it's not terrible I run a Choate folding stock as my preferred folder but really like the factory A2 fixed stock the best. To be fair I like the original fixed stock on my AR's as well, so I am likely in the minority here. I wear glasses so that may have something to do with it.
WETWRKS
11-14-2019, 04:57
I love mine.
izzy
11-14-2019, 09:17
I have and use the A3 style stock and like it. I think the A2 is also nice but for some reason I never use it.
electronman1729
11-14-2019, 10:12
Any thoughts on the B&T stock?
NukeRJ
11-14-2019, 10:39
Take a look at Safety Harbor KES and also the JMAC pic adapter that allows you to run a sig folder or collapsible. You can adjust cheek height by a little bit that way. I have a couple safety harbor braces and several sig folders for my other guns.
izzy
11-14-2019, 16:45
I went unconventional and used a folding buffer tube adapter from Tommybuilt Tactical, so I have folding AND collapsing. Only slight down side is that it raised the cheek weld enough that I couldn't use the irons anymore. Also had to use a slightly higher rail mount for the Micro to get a sight picture from that. On the plus side though, that means I can thumb over C-clamp grip the handguard like I do with an AR.

https://i.imgur.com/1p6hAlV.jpg

Now that I look at the picture more closely I figure I should mention the MP5k will have a very different stock and can't really even mount an A3. If the OP has a K then this is a different conversation completely.
The Rat
11-14-2019, 19:03
Any thoughts on the B&T stock?

Used to have one on my K. It was comfy and functional, only down side is that it was a little on the short side.