Shortest Stocks

[dudley0]

One of my SBR's is set up as my HD gun. Set up is as follows:

• 10.5" barrel
• HTA Kestrel 5.56 can
• TLR-1s light
• Aimpoint PRO
• Magpul MS3 (set as 2 point)
• Ace buttstock (10" range)
• YHM FF handguard
• Black Hills 5.56 50gr Barnes TSX
• Nib BCG
• Noveske adjustable gas block (3 position)

Overall length is 35" as it sits. I want to make it smaller. No interest in making the barrel shorter due to bullet design.

Want something that will not compromise the functionality of the rifle.

I took it out for some 50 yard fun last Sunday and noticed yet again that it is a bit unwieldy. Don't want to lose the can either as that is a big plus for me.

I have another SBR with an ACE-ARFX-E entry stock. It is in the 7" range. Plan to swap out lowers for the time being to see if the 3" difference makes a difference.

Want something that can be banged around. Short as possible. Does not need to be extendable as this is set to be a house (CQB) gun. If I want to shoot distance I have others for that.

Have seen a few options where they use a different BCG, buffer and spring set up. Not sure how reliable these are, especially when running a can.

Had considered just going pistol with it and having no butt stock at all, but then getting any sight acquisition is tougher if needed.

 

[pack-indy]

The Troy short tomahawk may be an option: https://troyind.com/products/stock-tomahawk-556-short-wbcg-blk

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

All of the the pdw stocks are a variant of the NEA CCS. MVB is the only one set this time that allows you to use your own carrier

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

Here the MVB

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

NEA on top, MVB on bottom. When the NEA on my 7" 5.56 and collapsed I come in at 21" OAL

 

[jonny4523]

NEA on top, MVB on bottom. When the NEA on my 7" 5.56 and collapsed I come in at 21" OAL

What's the cheek weld feel like with these? I think I'd like to try one, but don't have any buddies with one.

 

[avboiler11]

I run a ACS-L on a 6-position tube and it is completely comfortable in the forward position...would something like that be an option? I think the ACS-L is roughly 8" in length.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

I think the only other way to go is with the LWRC ultra short

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

Check weld and comfort is actually pretty good. I've fine a few 500 round days with no problems

 

[magic man]

Check out the RRA Entry Stock. I've got one on my 9mm AR.
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...ar-15-m16-entry-rifle-buttstock-prod9946.aspx

 

[dudley0]

The NEA is out because you have to use some of their parts and I hear that replacements are all but impossible to get.

The MVB is looking nice. Not too keen on the price point without testing it. Another concern is the selector when closed. Is it tough to get to this?

The ACS-L is about a full inch over the ACE I have on another SBR so it is out.

I like the RRA Entry for size and snag free. Plus the cost is stupid low. Probably because there is nothing there.

The Troy short tomahawk uses a proprietary buffer and bolt so a little shy of that one.

LWRC ultra short is interesting as well.

I need to look deeper into these options. Thanks for all the input.

Really need to be sure that the shorter buffers (where needed) will still work with my can. I want it to function as reliably as it does now.

 

[M67]

Magpul came out with their SL-K. Kinda LWRCish, just not sure on how the 2 compare length wise but it's an interesting low cost option. Thinking about using one on a future SBR

 

[sig1473]