smglee mentioned this in his colt thread, and i didn’t want to take it off on a tangent, so i’m posting a pic here. the IMOD (Improved Modstock) is the next gen carbine modstock. it’s a cross between the original modstock and the EMOD. same size essentially as the carbine modstock, which it’ll eventually replace, but with a removable rubber buttpad similar to the one on the EMOD, and an angle on the toe. it’ll come in standard and clubfoot configurations, standard vltor colours (black, FDE, foliage).
Very nice - I was wondering about the IMOD once I saw SMGLee’s post, but I figured we’d see live examples from SHOT any day. Thanks for the clear pics and info.
consider it the same in most instances as the modstock as far as fit goes. any wobble also depends on tube variability.
weight - dunno. same as modstock + a rubber pad.
i’m sure more info will come out after SHOT. these were first shots out of the mold.
I too wish they offered an attachable buttpad similar to this one or the one on the Emod for the current standard stock. I have a slip on for one of mine and really like it for the increased traction, but it is a bit bulky for my liking.
Looks nice. Vltor just took another step closer to the LMT SOPMOD IMHO.
Does anyone use the “modular” feature of the Modstocks? I don’t think I’ve ever seen any pics on here of folks choosing to run the cheekweld pieces instead of the battery compartments (which actually give a BETTER cheekweld). Plus the interlocking teeth used for this “feature” are a pain in the face if you have much facial hair at all.
Nice. While I like the normal Vltor stocks, I went with the Emods due to the cut at the toe of the stock. Now that these are coming out, I’ll probably be ditching my Emods.
For me; Vltor makes the best stocks on the market.
It is evolutionary not revolutionary. Some people expected the former and got the latter. I think it is a nice change, but not enough to ditch my CTRs for.
Yep. I loved the original Vltor stocks, but went with the Emods because I thought the angle cut was a HUGE improvement in spite of the weight of the Emod. If I can get that same toe angle without the weight of the Emod,I’m all over it. Plus, I never used any of the storage provided by the Emod.
Now I do plan to keep an Emod on my Recce-style gun. But weight is less of an issue with that gun compared to my other ARs.
I like the way my EMOD stock balances a 12" rail and a 2-cell scout light, but on carbines with less out front, this will be ideal. I forsee that my builds with shorter rail systems/MOE handguards and pencil barrels, if BCM ever makes them in mid-length, will have IMOD stocks on them.
the IMOD is just that - an improved Modstock, not meant to be a completely new design. they kept what worked well, and made improvements where needed.
if you like the modstock, you’ll like the IMOD. if you don’t, then stick to what you like, simple as that. no one’s trying to change your mind or sell you anything. everyone has different preferences.
As always great info. MM. But to me the slip- on butt pads seem to take the looks away from an otherwise good looking stock. Myself and others, I,m sure prefer the flat style rubber pad. Nice job VLTOR.
