Improvement of new M&P

AR/M4 Custom Build Forum
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Just purchased a new M&P AR and am looking to upgrade the stock just a bit. It seems to be just a tad on the cheaper side of the equation. Although I really like how this purchase has turned out otherwise.

What brand of stock is the go-to name out there?

Any other suggestions for upgrades? (I purchased the 15t for what it’s worth)

Thanks,

Shane

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Go with a Magpul MOE for a cheap solution, or the CTR/ACS for something more expensive but arguably better. I also dig the Vltor stocks.

I like my Magpul UBR a lot. It’s not for everyone, though. Costs a lot, is more complicated then most other collapsables, but offers a good, solid cheekweld and is real tough.

I also like the ACE fixed stocks. I’d probably rock out the entry stock if I were to switch to a fixed.

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Hands down, LMT SOPMOD stock.

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The LMT Sopmod is a great stock but I like my new VLTOR Imod stock even more.

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I imagine the new Troy Battle Ax stocks will make the GTG list as well.

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Another vote for LMT Sopmod

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I purchased the MOE mainly because it is a decent upgrade from the standard M4 stock, but only costs about as much as the M4 stock. The CTR is the same thing, except you pay about $20 to get rid of any rattle in the stock.

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Good article here:

http://www.03designgroup.com/technotes/ar15-buttstock-considerations

I prefer the SOPMOD and CTR for my purposes.

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My opinion is that the MagPul ACS has all of the best features of the MagPul CTR, LMT SOPMOD, and Vltor EMOD combined into one package. Unless I was looking to outfit a ultra-light weight build, I would choose the MagPul ACS. Even then I might still pick the ACS.

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I like the VLTOR EMod.

-Vic

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stock is pretty personal… there is no end-all stock, but rather a variety for different purposes…
what position do you shoot at? fully collapsed? fully extended? midway?
do you shoot nose-to-the-charging handle (as you should) or a few inches back?
do you want storage space?
what kind of sling do you use/whats your attachment point/method?
does weight matter? does your weapon feel balanced with the M4 stock, or do you feel like it’s muzzle-heavy? a heavier stock will make a weapon feel lighter.
do you want a butt-pad?
how much do you want to spend? stock prices are between $50-$275

do you have any clue how to answer these questions? if you cant immediately answer basically all of these questions, you should stick with what you have, get some miles on your current setup, take notes on your observations, and start assessing your needs. then chose a stock that matches those needs. each question i asked above will correlate to different stocks and their features.

or just buy something 'cuz it look cool, like most people.

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I like your approach and I will get back to you on the balance of questions that I can’t immediately answer. I’ve always had guns so no biggy there, but I’m new to the AR world. Really the main reason that I went down the stock road first is because the one on the gun just “feels” cheap and flimsy and has a bit of a rattle to it. All other parts of the gun appear to be very solid.

Thanks.

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I got a UBR not too long ago, and I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s a bit heavy, but my gun has a heavy barrel so it’s not an issue for me, though it might be for a lighter gun.

I give it 5/5

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I’m running a magpul M.O.E. and being the only stock i have ever shot with
all i can tell ya is it’s great!
But it does have a little wiggle that the slightly higher end CTR doesn’t have
because the CRT has an extra friction lock system that eliminates wobble
plus with the Magpul they offer 3 different thickness recoil pads.
.30, .55, .70

As with anything the question is "how much do you want to spend’.