I want to build a rifle lower but a quick search for A2 stocks came with a bunch of UTG & Anderson garbage or Specialized Armament & Brownells out of stock Colt, haven’t seen one from BCM in I don’t know how long. I see A2ish builds popping up, so what is everyone using? Cheap stock? Used market? Mil-surplus?
I just bought one on EE from @O3SKILLS. Have not got my hands on it yet. The EE listing looked like he might have more than one. I’ll let you know what I think when I get it. Side note, is there a way to figure out the make of a used RE and stock?
Have you by chance seen the Magpul MOE Stock? Im using it on an up&coming 20" build…LOVE it way better than an A2. Wider cheek rest, very easy to get into storage that is also way bigger than an A2. Just really liking the this stock a lot. Right around $66 or less on sale. Think I gave $58 for mine.
I have a PRS and I love it. I would not put one on an A2 though, I have it on my target AR. With the PRS once it is set you leave it so no “fiddling” with it unless you have a need to change, I never have. It is also a fairly heavy stock.
Personally for what you describe I would keep the A2 stock and call it good. I had an ACE stock on one of my rifles for a while. I do like the looks and feel of it but it is very light so an HBAR would end up having a heavy front.
The only thing I really feel a “stock” A2 need is a better grip. The stock AR grip is to thin for me. I prefer the ERGO grips but there are many good options out there.
Yeah I am aware of the Magpul offerings, this would be more of a retro type build so they are a no go. I do plan on putting together a dedicated precision rifle and that will most likely get get a PRS, but that is a different critter.
Thanks for the heads up 1168, I’ll check out the EE too.
Mine was from White Oak Armament. Seems like a quality part to me and reasonably priced.
Numrich Arms - I’ve built two using their A1 stocks:
Stock Only - https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/564730A
A1 Set - https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/552740A
they also have A2’s:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/1481070
The above are used, they also have new A2’s:
https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/270320A
I like the shorter A1’s.
I know you specifically asked about A2, but if you just want the look but could appreciate a shorter LOP, I do like my Cav Arms A1.
Thanks guys. I would consider an A1 as well.
Thanks guys. I’ve been wondering who sells aquality A1.
I’ve update the title to include the A1.
I used the old M16 A1 stocks from the surplus suppliers. I think I still have one. The Cavarms A1 was so-so, but not rugged enough for my tastes. I never felt like I could get it tight enough on the RE to where it wouldn’t rotate with hand torque.
Yeah I like the A1 best but I’m a nose to the charging handle kind of guy. I’ve still got a couple of the Canada Colt Short stocks which is the best of both worlds.
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I have been using a Fulton armory A1 with metal floor plate for several years now on my 18in. From what I have read its the cav arms stock with fulton hardware. I like it and have not had any issues, nor have I noticed the twisting that markm mentioned.
Still like mine, super light but feels solid. However, I will eventually switch to a metal buttplate, if I can find one. Wasn’t an option when I ordered the stock.
Here’s a tip to upgrade the A1 stock, replace the butt plate with an A2 one, the A1 butt plates were prone to cracking around screw holes and only the trap door was checkered. The A2 is stronger and the entire butt is checkered, is a much better butt plate.
PSA A2 stock + Colt rifle receiver extension; works well enough for me.
Anyone know of the heaviest A1 stock on the market? I’m trying to find one similar in weight to an A2 as that balances out my 16" lightweight midlength beautifully.
I wish a company would just remake the Colt CS stock.
OP, if you want to get creative, there’s a Sully stock in the EE, and Fulton has the Guardian short stock.
On my shooting stocks that are not adjustable, the A1 is the way to go for my own shooting needs. I have a few with A2 stocks, but they end up in various pictures for clients or posting on the web.
