Favorite M4 Collapsible Stock Design and Why?

[Campbell]

I went from standard CAR to SOPMOD and stopped.... after all this time, I’m sure a lighter/better example has been executed, I just never think about changing.
It has outlasted barrels, and I fully expect it to outlast me.

[ccosby]

I went from standard CAR to SOPMOD and stopped.... after all this time, I’m sure a lighter/better example has been executed, I just never think about changing.
It has outlasted barrels, and I fully expect it to outlast me.

I've tried a few other stocks but always go back to the sopmod. Yes it's heavy(compared to newer options) and bulky but I really like how it feels. I also have multiple guns setup for different things and like having all of them wearing the same stock when possible. Finding something else might mean changing the other stocks over and it would get a little expensive.

[17K]

I've had 'em all, but I always end up with an LMT waffle stock with a GGG Sling Thing.

[Diamondback]

Taking into account that 1. I usually prefer to build AR pistols and 2. have some special needs which I'll explain...

I usually build braced pistols because my shoulders won't let me properly shoulder a rifle stock. Accordingly, when I'm building an AR rifle, the stock gets nestled into the crook of my elbow, so the heavier muzzle of the longarm necessitates a heavier back-end to compensate... and it's a bit gimmicky, but for my personal little niche I've found FAB's mag-carrier telestock gives me that weight in the useful form of a spare mag. (I'm even toying with the idea of, if we ever get SBR Deregulation, combining it with a mag-carrier foregrip on a 12.5" to keep three Magpul drums right there on the gun ready to rumble.)

That said, it will not be going onto my next two builds because I'm trying to tack into Clone territory with them.

[Joelski]

Mine are all CTR's and Enhanced SOPMODs. I keep NFA papers in the storage tubes to ensure I'll never be asked for them, and I like the way it leaves my facial hair alone. The CTR is a solid alternative on lighter rifles and I dig the solid pick-up.

Hard to beat the UBR for heavy duty, hard use beating, but I'm not a fan of the Gen 2 stocks. The original did it all, IMO.

[feraldog]

i've tried a bunch over the last 40 years, yet always return to the traditional Colt N1 Fiberlite

i just add some black electricians tape to the sides of the RE (hidden under the stock) to stop any wiggle

super-lightweight, compact, simple, classic and functional

[sparky-kb]

LWRC Compact is my favorite, followed by the B5 SOPMOD Bravo.

The LWRC Compact is basically the same size as an old school CAR stock but with better cheek weld and a rubber butt pad.

[Pappabear]

LMT SOPMOD, I drink LMT juice daily and it feels good. YUM

But I'm not picky, I like a lot of the aftermarket stocks. Magpul ACS is a dandy too !!, The BCM stocks are very nice for the dollar. I hate the bone stock M4 Colt stock, thats where I draw the line. Not too picky but that stock is a no go for PB

PB

[Boba Fett v2]

SOPMOD held the top spot for me for a lot of years, followed closely by the Magpul STR and ACS depending on application. Today it's the Magpul SL-S. It really is a nice stock and has supplanted my SOPMODs.

[Rdot]

Of the few buttstocks I have tried out the BCM MOD-0 SOPMOD is my favorite.