AR Stock Question

[XXXXX]

Can somebody explain the shape/purpose of the underneath/bottom of an AR Stock? In specific I am referring to the "triangular" plastic part seen in the pictures above.

Thank you.

 

[Shrapnel]

Are you refering to the latch that unlocks the telescoping stock and allows extending or shortening of the stock?

 

[NaOH]

Like Shrapnel said, pul up on it and the stock slides back and forth.

 

[Assyrian]

And if you angle it right you can pop open an Icey Cold One!

 

[Bitterman]

And if you angle it right you can pop open an Icey Cold One!

Ho ho ho! In a pinch! THis is good info......must go and attempt right now. brb....

 

[Tim H]

Obviously the latch is for adjusting the length of the stock. If I understand your question right, you're not asking about the latch, but rather the over-all shape of the butt. The only reason for the "triangular" shape of the plastic butt, is to add rigidity to the butt pad. It's a simple but efective design thats been around since the first CAR-15 stock in the late 60s. It's not necessary that it be triangular, only that it adds support, and that's why we're now seeing carbine stocks with very different designs, such as the VLTOR modstocks/clubfoot, and the new Magpul stocks.
Hopefully that answers your question.

Tim

 

[Ceska]

And if you angle it right you can pop open an Icey Cold One!

That's why I love this place, such a wealth of information. I'll try that one out tonight.

 

[XXXXX]

Yup that explains it: the latch which releases the extension/slide mechanism of the adjustable stock.

Thanks