Anyone seen this new stock??

[J]

Anyone seen this before, and know anything about it? Its about half the weight of my PRS, and about half the cost (found it just shy of $130 after a bit of searching). I was about to pull the trigger on another PRS in the near future, but I might have to give one of these a shot unless I hear bad things about it.

http://www.luth-ar.com/the-mba-modul...tock-assembly/

THE "MBA" - MODULAR BUTTSTOCK ASSEMBLY


PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

• Fully adjustable: extra 1" height on cheek rest, additional 1 1/16" length of pull with extended length buttplate
• Approximately half the weight of competitors' adjustable stocks The "MBA" weighs just 1.26 lbs.
• Easy to replace and quick to install
• Fits all .223 and most .308 AR style rifles
• Super Strong Glass Filled Nylon

Features

• Modular buttstock assembly for the AR
• Interchangeable with standard A1 or A2 buttstocks or any aftermarket buttstock with overall length of approximately 10.5"
• Length: 10 3/8" ( 11.5" extended )
• Sling swivels not included
• Not interchangeable with carbine rifles with telescoping assemblies.
• Fully Ambidextrous and can be comfortably used shooting off either shoulder (Cheek piece pre-installed for right handed shooters but can be installed on either side for right or left hand shooters)

[buffalobo]

Looks pretty cool. Try it out. JoeBobs has free shipping on them.

Lobbed from my electronic ball and chain

[J]

Yeah, their newsletter is what turned me on to its existence.

[<MADDOG>]

Interesting find J. If you pick one up, let us know what you think. I love the PRS, but hate the weight.

Found this snooping around...

On Monday, December 14, 2009, DPMS/Panther Arms said goodbye to its President and Founder, Randy Luth. Luth sold his company to Freedom Group and his employment contract had expired. Industry insiders were sorry to see the straight-talking Luth go, but all agreed that entrepreneurs and corporations seldom peacefully coexist after their initial purchase agreements.

It says Luth, so it's safe to believe Randy Luth is back in the AR business. Luth AR, LLC web photo.
Now, Randy Luth is, quietly, back in business with Luth AR, LLC (www.luth-ar.com). The company is currently manufacturing modular buttstock assemblies, ranging in price from the $49.95 Skeleton to the $139.95 "MBA" Modular Buttstock Assembly.

In reading about the company, it would seem he's not been sitting quietly since leaving DPMS. According to the "About" section, "Luth looks forward to introducing more innovated and exciting products to the AR Industry." The site invites everyone to "stay tuned."

http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/features/228365

[Zach O]

Definitely has peaked my interest. Good find! Thanks for sharing.

[J]

Think I'm going to try one out, will post my results when I get to install it and make SEVERAL range trips with it.

Like Maddog, I love the PRS, but hate the weight... and the cost. $250 for a stock is steep when you want a couple. Hopefully this fills that gap in both arenas.

[MarkCO]

I've seen them and even payed with one. Not yet convinced it will be long term durable. Had more flex to it than I would have assumed.

[Hound]

I like the look. I think I might try one. How much 'flex' we talken here?

[J]

How was the fit and finish of it Mark?

[MarkCO]

Just a direct comparison of fit, finish and stability, the MagPul wins. I am not sure, was not interested enough to ask, but I think it is blow molded. The post for the cheek rest was not directly under my cheekbone, so it was wobbly. Was it a 1/32nd of an inch or a 1/4...don't know, but it bugged me. So too did the buttstock flex when I pressed it into my shoulder.

Not willing to pan it, but when I saw it, and the price, my eyes widened, then when I picked it up and played with it some...not on my want list.