Tapco or Magpul Stock?
- Thread starter gregb
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Having a Plastics portion of our Company that does stocks, I can guarantee you PLASTIC IS NOT PLASTIC.
Magpul stocks are not made in China - yes they partnered with a AirSoft company, which makes AS version of those stocks, but that was since AS co.s in China riop off things, they can sik their AS co on the others.
The Magpul CTR is my alltime favourite Lightweight carbine stock. They are made solidly.
Magpul stocks are not made in China - yes they partnered with a AirSoft company, which makes AS version of those stocks, but that was since AS co.s in China riop off things, they can sik their AS co on the others.
The Magpul CTR is my alltime favourite Lightweight carbine stock. They are made solidly.
I have heard of the facial hair issue. This can be solved with a strip of tape or even some Pachmayr pac-skin. I'm not disputing that the CTR is a well made stock because it is. I just don't see the advantage to a lightweight stock on a front heavy carbine with no other features.
TDC
I don't own any Tapco stocks, so I can't comment on those.
I can say that the CTR I have on one of my AR's is simply the best telescoping stock that I've ever used. The only AR stock that I've ever felt which is equally "solid" is a full length "rifle" type stock.
I've spent a few dollars trying some other types, and some of them are not bad at all...but there aren't any of them that I like as much as the CTR.
I can say that the CTR I have on one of my AR's is simply the best telescoping stock that I've ever used. The only AR stock that I've ever felt which is equally "solid" is a full length "rifle" type stock.
I've spent a few dollars trying some other types, and some of them are not bad at all...but there aren't any of them that I like as much as the CTR.
F22_RaptoR
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If you don't care about the friction lock, why not get the MOE?
its identical to the CTR but without the friction lock.
Brownells should be able to ship them...
its identical to the CTR but without the friction lock.
Brownells should be able to ship them...
Actual Magpul items are made in the US and are Made in the USA/Buy American and Berry Amendment compatible.
The PMAG and some stocks have NSN's
I have and use both a CTR and a MOE and can honestly say the MOE is as useful as the CTR. I actually find the MOE tighter on the tube then my CTR. If you're debating on the price point then get the MOE. The one thing the CTR has over the MOE is QD sling attachment points which are only useful if you are using the plunger type QD sling swivels and want your sling in that location.
Pound for pound the MOE is as good for a good chunk of change less, that said I know we all need to have the CTR cause its got that LCF.
Pound for pound the MOE is as good for a good chunk of change less, that said I know we all need to have the CTR cause its got that LCF.
I actually don't like the way it looks... but to me it's a much stronger and better design of buttstock than a standard carbine clone (especially when you're talking about the toe). SOPMOD is king for cheekweld, but I feel like it's a little expensive for what you get. I think UBR has the most LCF.
There is no need for an increased LOP. If you feel the need for more, your stance is probably wrong.
TDC
Yes, many people use a straight posture fully bladed stance which with a semi auto isn't all that effective for muzzle control, retention of sight picture and quick follow up shots. If you square up your stance a bit and lean forward you will likely find that much less LOP is desired and your more accurate. As always though YMMV.
Exactly my point. Anyone ever notice the "go fast guys" like Costa, Haley, Vickers etc all run their stocks short. Usually no more than 2 or 3 positions out from collapsed? Squared up/isosceles is the way to go.
TDC
F22_RaptoR
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I'm 6'2" and I probably run about 12" on a comped gun with a slightly bladed stance. Without the comp I try to get on top of the gun more so it doesn't move so much. With an open bladed stance under rapid fire your body will tend to twist and you have reduced control. Straight up gunfighter stance is also no good cause you are unbalanced and the recoil starts controlling you again.
In the end though you should always do what works for you.
Terrain will dictate the stance. A slight blade will allow you to absorb recoil bettern than a full on "MP-5" stance.
LAV blades a lot more than some others, and you will find for longer distance shots people will blade more as well, than in a tight CQB type shooting situation.
Shooting a 7.62 NATO gun will make you blade more, than 5.56 as well.
I've fired about 2k of 7.62mm in the last week, and I can tell you my should knows it.
I like to shorten my stock as much as I can for the position (standing different, than sitting or kneeling for eye relief and if I have time, I will try to adjust the stock for the position) in running the shorter stock, you will be able to get your support hand out as far as you can, and the further out the support hand is, the better control you have for follow up shots, as well as driving it to the target.
Hence the longer rails you see becoming more and more common in certain circles.
LAV blades a lot more than some others, and you will find for longer distance shots people will blade more as well, than in a tight CQB type shooting situation.
Shooting a 7.62 NATO gun will make you blade more, than 5.56 as well.
I've fired about 2k of 7.62mm in the last week, and I can tell you my should knows it.
I like to shorten my stock as much as I can for the position (standing different, than sitting or kneeling for eye relief and if I have time, I will try to adjust the stock for the position) in running the shorter stock, you will be able to get your support hand out as far as you can, and the further out the support hand is, the better control you have for follow up shots, as well as driving it to the target.
Hence the longer rails you see becoming more and more common in certain circles.
What do you mean when you say "blade"?
