Do you also have a BUIS set on that shotgun?
Why have it? I’m another VLTOR believer, and converted my M93 magpul lower over as well.
I’m pretty happy with my Vltors. Yes, the gap between the stock body and storage compartment can grab a beard, but a properly placed piece of duct tape can solve that problem. I like that it just slides right on to the receiver extension on my Colts without having to change those out.
The extremes (short and long) are the same, the only difference is how many holes are in between… the .mil stock has two, Vltor has three and LMT has four.
I guess each figures they have enough, I mean what is practical really?
The ACE stocks have always felt like Schwin bicycle parts to me.
If you want a stock on the cheap that will fit a commercial tube try the Cav Arms standard M4 stocks. Otherwise Vltor is the best followed by the LMT SOPMOD.
No, not yet. I’m not certain what I want to do for backups yet. I’ve got enough spare parts, holsters, and slings around here from buying things without enough research. Makes it hard to explain to the wife why I need something. “Don’t you have twelve holsters for that gun already?” “Yes, but they don’t do what this one does…or they don’t match my belt, boots, shirt, eyes…(feel free to insert any lame excuse you can think of, especially if they have worked for you. I may find a new one I haven’t used yet).” I have found it is best if I just have things shipped to my office. The sheriff doesn’t ask me those kinds of questions.
Exactly. I use one hole that matches both the gun rack and me wearing a shirt/vest and adjust it if I am wearing a coat or a tac-vest.
Well, either everyone loves Vltor or everyone is a rep for them- guess I might have to start shaving again…
Anyone have a Vltor on an 870? Will it handle 3"mag rounds?
Have you thought about a Troy BUIS set? or is there a problem with those?
I’ve thought about them and lots of other things like getting my riding lawn mower fixed BEFORE I need it again, paying a little extra on the mortgage, and six million other things that keeps my checking account pretty close to gasping its last breath (my savings account has been terminally ill for as long as I can remember). Right now my focus is on getting my last two college credits so I can finally graduate after thirty-one years of sporadically attending classes. Trust me, taking a statistics class is the last thing I want to do as evidenced by my having left it for last and I’d much rather be doing a thousand other things, but my wife has her boot up that soft fleshy part I sit on to get it done and it takes a fair amount of coin. I will take a look at them though, thanks.
This thumps pretty well too, or should I say used to thump pretty well…
Love that Hello Kitty in the background! LOL
DT!
From what I am hearing, there are not issues with the M32, even when shooting the MV rounds – and 800+ from a 40mm is just too cool.
I guess Vltor is the way to go; so my next question is should I buy the full kit? I would be putting it on my RRA which does not have the mil-spec buffer tube. Do I really need the full kit or can I buy just the buffer tube and the stock the two compartments? Are the cheek weld adapters worth it? I was thinking about getting the Basic Clubfoot Modstock, a Vltor buffer tube, and 2 Ace Thin lock rings. Anyone have any suggestions? The Ace lock rings seem like they would be easier to install than staking the standard lock ring. Opinions welcome!
Any one tried one of those new Tactical Duostocks yet http://www.duostock.com? They look like they make sense but also look like they may raise the optics too high say if you have a SIR system or a scout rail. Any takers?
I just cannot for the life of me warm up to the duostock in any way shape or form.
As far as the Vltor and facial hair…I have never had a problem, and anyone who has actually seen me in person will tell you that if anyone would have a facial hair issue with the Vltor, its me, and I don’t.
I like the LMT SOPMOD best for feel and comfort.
I like the Vltor for a good balance of weight, comfort, ability to be changed to the mission (adaptability), and cost.
I like the Magpul PRS on my precision guns, and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the UBR for one of my “Recce” rifles.
Be careful, there is a ton of junk out there. Take a hard look at what the people who put a lot of rounds downrange and professional trigger pullers are using.
I would HIGHLY recommend checking the back issue of SWAT magazine for Pat Rogers review of aftermarket carbine stocks. It is a great resource.
Thanks for the part about the facial hair…since I left the ranks I’ve become quite shaggy.
I don’t really know what you meant by “professional trigger pullers”…When I was “over there” our team worked very closely with 6 other recon teams and an SF group and every man had the stadard M4 stock(painted “high speed” tan). But I have heard that teams are starting to get Vltors…I must have just missed it.
I am skeptical about “stuff” like the duostock and even Vltor stocks too- usually any time I see the word “MODULAR”, I immedately think of little parts breaking and falling off when sh$t hits the fan. I just like to keep it a little more simple than some of the ARs out there dripping with worthless crap.
I’m getting the picture though- Vltor is the way to go
The “modular” part is really no more than the fact that you can set op the stock with cheek pieces or batt compartments as you like, they are far from a “pop off” item though…
The cheek pieces are handy if you wear a protective mask a lot.
I think that this may be the article you are referring to, posted up over at Defensive Edge’s website:
SWAT article
Thanks for the article- If the Magpul design was one of the top 3 than why did they discontinue it?