SW-nation,

I've recent been shooting my M&P Sport I a lot more this summer and I've recently noticed a little play in the rear stock. It's not like it's jiggling loose or anything but just noticed a little movement when handling/packing it away. Should I be concerned?

It shoots great...accurate, not one hiccup using a bunch of different ammo and mags.

Thoughts?
Thanks!

Play is perfectly normal in a retractable stock. Does not affect accuracy or function of the gun.

No worries keep shooting!

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I own a Sport I with the 5R barrel. Since day 1 the stock has had a slight bit of "play" in it. Everyone that I have seen with this same problem has recommended putting tape on the buffer tube. I don't think mine is bad enough to add tape to the buffer tube, but in your case, it might be. Try the tape trick. It might work.
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If it really bothers you, Magpul has a few replacement stocks with a friction lock. That would do the trick. I have a few ARs with the Magpul furniture, they are a little more comfortable, and there is much less play. Also if you want you can get all the replacement parts in a different color for a new look.

Thanks all...great information and tips. Quick question - I'm in MA so, when I bought it it came with a pinned stock (can't retract). Can I still swap it out if I ever wanted to? Again, it's so minor that I really don't notice it, but it would be nice to have the option.

Thanks again!

If the pinned stock is a requirement of a Mass. assault weapon ban, or like in NY a permanent State law, I think if you change the stock and buffer tube to a collapsible one,,you may be in violation of some state law. I would check with a more knowledgable person familiar with the laws in your state. Other than that it would be a quick replacement of buffer tube and stock.

Seriously? What does a collapsible stock have to do with anything in MA. or NY? You can do just as much, or more damage with a pinned stock than with a collapsible stock.
Who makes up these laws? They should attend a shooting/weapons coarse, or at least have had served in the military before making said laws. SMH!

I guess a collapsible stock makes the rifle shorter and more easily concealed...........I guess? Still, it's silly.

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Because, in those states, when you add a retractable stock, the modern sporting rifle turns into a weapon of mass destruction!

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