shorty M-14 stock.

[greg11]

Just for reference, I'm wondering about the fit and finish of factory original Springfield stocks. I like the original stock on my shorty, but I want to sand down some of the sharp edges. I'd like to sand it such that it resembles a factory original sprinfield stock, but am unsure of how they look upclose. Are the sharp edges more rounded on the real deal?

 

[TexasGunner]

See my thread titled "SA Stock Fit to Norinco Receiver". I posted some pics in there. I will take some more pics if i have time this weeked and give you some better closeups.

 

[TexasGunner]

Here are a few comparison shots between the stock from a Norinco Shorty and a Springfield Armory Stock from a SOCOM 16.

Top-SA Bottom-Norc

Top-SA Bottom-Norc

Top-SA Bottom-Norc

Bottom-SA Top-Norc

 

[greg11]

WTF, the norc has a steel lining but the SA doesn't?! Wouldn't that make the norc a little better?

 

[TexasGunner]

I don't think so. The fit and finish on the SA stock is much nicer. That metal plus the type/density of plastic also makes the Norc stock much heavier. SA weighs almost 1.5 pounds lighter.
SA stock weighs 2.5 lbs
Norc stock weighs 3.9 lbs

WTF, the norc has a steel lining but the SA doesn't?! Wouldn't that make the norc a little better?

 

[TexasGunner]

Oops, my weights are off a bit, probably more like 1.0 lb difference. My Norc stock still has the cleaning kit+tool in it, and the SA doesn't.