Shortest AR collapsing stock?

[BCreserveMP]

Okay, so I'm doing a NR build (MDI SLR) and looking to add an AR collapsing stock.

With the 18.6 barrel it will be just about an inch shorter than the hard flight case I want to use for it.

I'm buying back a little bit of real estate by using Brownell's short muzzle brake rather than a birdcage or some other option. But I want to shorten the back end, too.

When I collapse the stock on my AR, I notice there's about 3/4" between the end of the buffer tube and the back of the stock. That could be remedied for storage by shaving 3/4" from the front of the buttstock piece, but it'll look crap.

Are there any aftermarket options that sit close to flush with the buffer tube when collapsed? Surprisingly, I couldn't find any head-to-head comparisons online.

 

[CODFan]

Like this?

https://www.maximdefense.com/product-category/arm-braces/

 

[BCreserveMP]

Like this?

https://www.maximdefense.com/product-category/arm-braces/

That's a sweet rig but it - like the NEA - requires a proprietary tube and BCG.

 

[CODFan]

requires a proprietary tube and BCG.

I have one. It uses a standard BCG. The tube is part of the assembly. I used a JP Silent Capture Spring

 

[GTNgo]

Maybe this one.

https://truenortharms.com/ar15_default_store_view/elftmann-ultralight-buttstock.html

 

[lerch641]

Standard Colt N1 or Waffle stock.

OR get a folding adapter like LAW and don't fret.

 

[dsmitherin]

LWRC ultra compact stock

 

[BCreserveMP]

I have one. It uses a standard BCG. The tube is part of the assembly. I used a JP Silent Capture Spring

Ah thanks for the clarification. Maybe I'll give that a closer look!

 

[scourge18a]

I like the LAW folder but haven't used one. That would get my vote cuz it looks cool.

 

[Bartok5]

Law Tactical.Folding Stock Adapter from Brownells, for the win!

 

[Odd Shot]

How about the MVB Arc stock. It is very short. Uses a proprietary buffer tube that comes with the stock but uses standard both carrier group

 

[BCreserveMP]

I don't want a folder. My WK180 will have one.

 

[BCreserveMP]

That lwrc stock looks pretty good. Might be just what I want.....

 

[Trinimon]

Does anyone carry that Troy Industries version in stock? I know CTCS used to carry it...

 

[Bartok5]

The MVB ARC or the Maxim PDW stock are the two best built, as well as the shortest, of the collapsing stocks. Be prepared to pay accordingly however. Both use a standard BCG, but use shortened Buffers and nested Operating Springs. Both are sturdy and quick/easy to deploy or collapse. Reliability has been 100% with both systems.

If you just want to shave a couple of inches off of a standard collapsing stock, then go with the LWRCI Micro Buttstock Assembly available from Brownells for just over $100 US. It is also excellent quality.

 

[BCreserveMP]

I'm going to go with the LWRC micro. Basically I just need to buy back an inch or so of space.

I may try the ARC or the Maxim in future. I need to put my AR receiver beside my SLR receiver to make sure their aren't any protrusions on the SLR that could get in the way of a PDW stock's arms.

 

[jiffx2781]

Dead Foot Arms

https://www.irunguns.com/product.dfa-mcs-lfsrc-ms-mcs-lh-foldr-rfl-microslick-bcg

This one's left hand folding but you can also get right hand folding.

And this setup allows the firearm to fully function while folded.

 

[Rebel Rouser]

 

[VancouverS4]

even thought about getting a 20" barrel and having a smith cut and crown to 18.6 then have ports milled in, basically a built in brake?

 

[BCreserveMP]

even thought about getting a 20" barrel and having a smith cut and crown to 18.6 then have ports milled in, basically a built in brake?

I did think about that, but I'm going with a barrel that's manufactured of 18.6 because I want a mid length gas system. I have yet to come across a 20 inch barrel that doesn't have a rifle length system.