Convince me...stock upgrades

[Mick-Boy]

I've tried just about all the stocks listed in the thread so far. I use an LMT SOPMOD on both my gun at work and my fake workgun back home. I can get a great cheek weld with it and a rubber pad on the bottom of the stock is a must since I do all my shooting at work and most of my shooting at home wearing armor. It is hands down my favorite stock... It's also $200 brand new.

The Magpul ACS or the VLTOR are viable substitutes and can be had for MUCH less. Another poster already mentioned it but BCM has the VLTORs on sale for about $50 here.

The Magpul UBR is a great stock to use if you need to balance out a rifle (can, light, laser, longer barrel, whatever). I've got one on my Larue OBR and it works great. It's also heavy and expensive.

The Magpul CTR/MOE is also a good stock. I personally don't see a lot of value added by a CTR over a MOE considering the cost difference but to each his own.

Now, all that said, is a stock upgrade really needed? How much additional ammo could you put towards training with the gun for the cost of upgrades that are largely for appearance?

I'm not trying to start a purse fight with that question. Like I said, at one time or another I've bought every stock on this list out of pocket. It's just something to keep in mind when looking at the latest gee-wiz gear.

[tmckay2]

We have yet to find any stock that makes us shoot more efficiently.... Stock ones work great. If you want something pretty, have a girl hold your gun for you.

hey, the guy is on a budget.

[cebeu]

Mick, - Thank you, very helpful input and you have me diggin' on LMT & VLTOR options as well now. That said; and since I remain in research "shotgun" mode let me ask about this one too. Thoughts / comments on MagPul's ACS stock? Have not heard much about it vs the CTR and UBR products.


I did get my DD Omega 7 installed last night with a TROY BUIS and Fwd grip later today. This friggin' rail is sweet.

[Mick-Boy]

The Magpul ACS is one of the few products that Magpul makes that I don't have any time on. I've only finger fucked them in shops. I wouldn't be comfortable running my mouth about something I don't have experience with. Sorry.

I'm sure if you hang around a little while someone who owns one can chime in though.

Good luck with your project too. The perfect rifle always seems to be one more modification away.

[Scanker19]

I can't really shoot well with a M4 style stock on. I opted for a UBR and I love it. Its a bit heavy but it counters the 16" barrel well. Don't know quite yet if worth the $220 but it's looking that way, I really like it.

[Hoser]

I like UBRs because chicks dig them.

[nathan0259]

I have an ACS and love it its not super heavy if you keep crap out of it. but it has places for storage if you need to balance your rifle out. Mine has been rock solid and very comfortable to shoot with. I can send you pic of the one on my rifle or answer any questions that you might have... just shoot me a pm I'm horrible about checking threads I've posted on

[def4pos8]

I chose a Magpul adjustable stock that I thought was called the PRS. Maybe that has changed. My stock is visible under "Flatlander's First Effort".

It's a heavy piece but I wanted the mass to balance the heavy-profile barrel I used. It worked. The rifle pivots just where I wanted it to balance.

I also knew that I'd need some elevation adjustment going from the optic to the irons. Also, I'd be mounting various optics, whose bore line elevation and eye relief would change. I wanted flexibility.

With a nominal retail of $245, I managed to find mine on sale for $194, $205 with shipping.

I'm happy.

[trlcavscout]

We have yet to find any stock that makes us shoot more efficiently.... Stock ones work great. If you want something pretty, have a girl hold your gun for you.

[waxthis]

Good god man!!