LMT SOPMOD prices and sources

[zip777]

I know we are not permitted to post eBay links here but I have to ask....

When looking at prices of the LMT SOPMOD buttstock I see a WIDE variation in price. Directly from LMT (although out of stock) they run over $200. Then I find on eBay stocks listed as the LMT are $105 - $125 new shipped?? What the heck?

Are they knockoffs? Defective stocks???

Any thoughts?? I can PM links if that helps. Thanks!

 

[Kodiakco]

From what I have read, the knock offs are NOT worth getting. The fit and finish is iffy. B5 systems is the current mfg of the stocks for DOD and they are MUCH cheaper than LMT. If you hear of "old" B5 stocks, don't buy them either. They had a run of stocks a while back that don't fit correctly. The specs they were given were wrong. The stocks were to be destroyed but some how got in the supply chain. Damage Inc. makes their version called the ECS. I own one and like it a lot.

 

[zip777]

From what I have read, the knock offs are NOT worth getting. The fit and finish is iffy. B5 systems is the current mfg of the stocks for DOD and they are MUCH cheaper than LMT. If you hear of "old" B5 stocks, don't buy them either. They had a run of stocks a while back that don't fit correctly. The specs they were given were wrong. The stocks were to be destroyed but some how got in the supply chain. Damage Inc. makes their version called the ECS. I own one and like it a lot.

Most of these are B5 mfg. list is $120 from what I'm seeing. 105 to 125 on eBay. No way of knowing if those are the "bad" ones. That's the only problem with SOME eBay sellers.... Hmmmmm.......

 

[zip777]

After reading your post Kodiak I researched a bit. B5 is actually a fairly local company to me in Ohio...go figure. lol have to support local business!

Rainier Arms sells the B5 SOPMOD for $99. That's cheaper than eBay and I doubt they have the old stock.

Overall reviews of the B5 vs the LMT show two minor differences... LMT cheek weld surface is slightly smoother and the LMT adjust lever is slightly more ribbed. Seeing how B5 is the new contract MFG for the Army and the reviews are basically identical I'll take 1/2 price! $200 vs $99?? No brainer. :-D

 

[Kodiakco]

Good for you!

 

[cyphertext]

I keep thinking I want one of these but I have always wondered... Why did they make it where you have to take the stock off to access the storage compartments?

On the cheap saddle device that I bought just to see if I like the feel of the cheek weld, they have the compartments accessible from the rear of the stock. No removal required. Seems like a better design to me.

 

[cyphertext]

B5 also offers the Bravo stock, which is the SOPMOD stock without storage compartments. That one is less than $60, if you can find one.

 

[zip777]

I don't mind that storage situation because I probably will not use the storage. I agree it doesn't make a lot of sense... I'll look for the bravo. Thanks for the tip! If I find one I'll post it here.

 

[oneyeopn]

Thats not a bad stock, I hadnt looked at them before. I dont need the storage but my Sport is running the factory stock and I am researching what I want to put on it. I had a magpul CTR on my other Sport but I am open to change, and am actually thinking about going with a fixed stock. My dream stock is the FRS featureless stock.

 

[zip777]

Found a bravo here...

http://www.predatorarmament.com/b5-systems-bravo-sopmod-stock/

According to the website it's lighter (no storage???) but also SMALLER. Not sure how I feel about that since the original SOPMOD design is so loved. Food for thought however....

 

[zip777]

Thats not a bad stock, I hadnt looked at them before. I dont need the storage but my Sport is running the factory stock and I am researching what I want to put on it. I had a magpul CTR on my other Sport but I am open to change,

From what I have been researching Grover the SOPMOD, Ti7 and the magpul ACL are the most highly liked IF you want more cheek purchase. The GX? If you want a riser.....

 

[zip777]

OR you could get the magpul UBR. It's only $300 lol

 

[cyphertext]

Here's a review I saw... he does mention that the Bravo is a little thinner, but from what I have read, most say that it still gives a good cheek weld.

B5 Systems SOPMOD Bravo AR Stock Review (HD) - YouTube

 

[zip777]

From what I have been researching Grover the SOPMOD, Ti7 and the magpul ACL are the most highly liked IF you want more cheek purchase. The GX? If you want a riser.....

Correction that's the magpul str or acs not ACL! It's not a knee ligament!!! Lol

 

[zip777]

Well today I ponied up for the B5 SOPMOD. Also picked up a QD rear swivel sling attachment from GG&G. I'll post some pics when installed....

.....and here after the scope I said I was done. lmao

 

[BadKarmaZeroSix]

Silly zip...we are never done! My acs-l is en route as we speak, as well as JP OCS byffer spring, new grip, and a cqb laser for my HK MP5...lol ...

 

[zip777]

I'm uh uhhhhhh close! No ummmm really.

Just one more super density (molybdenum / cadmium / tritrium / aluminum / steel) alloy trigger spring for super duper crisp break and she's DONE! :-D

 

[BadKarmaZeroSix]

Im lookin at the giselle ssa myself...we are terrible man...lol

 

[zip777]

I'm not even googling that stop it man!! My kids need to eat. lol

 

[zip777]

I looked. It was inevitable. You are an evil man sir.