Building an AR. Stock suggestions?

[78Staff]

Thanks for that post 78Staff.
This is exactly why I started this. I don't have a shop with many different stocks. So, I'm asking here to see what guys like and what they don't.

It's not impossible to recommend, just say why you like it. For example, the comment on the friction lock helps a lot. This means it's something that may not be a big selling point.

There are so many options out there it's hard to pick one without holding it. I appreciate all the input here.

Yeah I wouldn't discount the friction lock, but wouldn't not get a stock just b/c it had one either. It's all about Fit. The STR and ACL are wider b/c they also store batteries. The ACL-light is basically the same design as the ACL w/o the battery tubes, so wider than stock but slimmer than the battery storage version. the ACL line also has the little triangle-shaped storage compartment which is good for a small bottle of oil, or batteries, etc. I like the STR, don't really need battery storage but it works best for me. I could probably get away with the ACL-Light also I suspect. The full ACL I found to be too wide. I actually bought two STR's, one for the AR and one for the 15-22. LGS though I was crazy to buy a $100 stock for a $400 rifle, but hey - it works for me, and it's my money .

 

[Dezfan]

The reason I said the friction lock is overrated is that it's more of a personal fuss than a function issue requiring a fix. Most adjustable stocks will be a bit loose on the reciver extension tube. If you grab the stock with your hand and wiggle it, it will wiggle a bit. But when you shoulder the rifle it don't matter. With a friction lock it clamps down on the receiver extension tube and prevents you from making it wiggle. The wiggle drives some guys nuts... and Magpul has made a lot if money from nuts AR owners.

Just another reason to like the MFT Minimalist.

It fits nice and snug w/ no wobble.

 

[BadKarmaZeroSix]

Depends on how ur setting the rifle up...HD and CQB shooting, i would recommend Magpul ACS-L...if ur gonna be more of an accuracy/prone shooter, i really like the PRS, though its a bit pricier...im a magpul fan, only one of their stocks i DONT like is the UBR, but thats only because it pulls my facial hair for some reason