M4 stock questions

[aalmcc4]

Way back in the dark days, I purchased a Colt 6400C (for $845.00 new!) When the AWB expired, I had the barrel threaded adn put a A2 Fh on it adn swapped the "permanantly fixed" retractible stok fro a real one. I used a Bushmaster tube and stock.

Well now I want a "better" stock and would like opinions on the ones I'm considering and why you would take one over the other. Are they for different "applications"? I plan on getting optics and a buis later.

-Vltor MOdstock (I like the cheekweld adaptors and storage capabilities)


-Magpul CTR


I am not LE or Military. Will never likely use it to save my life.....but just in case, I want a good peice of equipment. Lighter weight is preference.

Thanks to all who respond.

[sonrider657]

I have a Vltor stock and I am very happy with it. It provides a solid check weld and is very solid and versatile.
http://christiancarnivore.com/Vltor.jpg

[Jay Cunningham]

Way back in the dark days, I purchased a Colt 6400C (for $845.00 new!) When the AWB expired, I had the barrel threaded adn put a A2 Fh on it adn swapped the "permanantly fixed" retractible stok fro a real one. I used a Bushmaster tube and stock.

Well now I want a "better" stock and would like opinions on the ones I'm considering and why you would take one over the other. Are they for different "applications"? I plan on getting optics and a buis later.

-Vltor MOdstock (I like the cheekweld adaptors and storage capabilities)


-Magpul CTR


I am not LE or Military. Will never likely use it to save my life.....but just in case, I want a good peice of equipment. Lighter weight is preference.

Thanks to all who respond.

It sounds like you pretty much have an M4 pattern carbine. I would recommend one of the lighter stock such as the CTR, VLTOR (not the EMOD) or possibly even the LMT/Crane although that is getting a little on the heavier side.

Personally I think the EMOD and UBR are more suited for heavier mid lengths or 18" rifles to help balance them out...

[CLHC]

Personally I think the EMOD and UBR are more suited for heavier mid lengths or 18" rifles to help balance them out...
I would imagine so, and agree. Though I really cannot tell the difference much or didn't pay attention weight-wise when the VLTOR.Carbine.Modstock was on earlier before being swapped out. I should have paid more than the usual attention. . .:o

[batgeek]

isn't the Bushmaster buffer tube non-MILSPEC diameter?

if you wish to keep that tube, then the commercial diameter CTR is your only bet.

[Eric]

isn't the Bushmaster buffer tube non-MILSPEC diameter?

if you wish to keep that tube, then the commercial diameter CTR is your only bet. Sure is. But, I sure dig my CTR.

[rob_s]

isn't the Bushmaster buffer tube non-MILSPEC diameter?

if you wish to keep that tube, then the commercial diameter CTR is your only bet.

No, the Vltor Emod (http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=24440&st=emod&s=) comes in a commercial version too.

[rob_s]

I haven't weighed the CTR or UBR yet, but here's the two Vltor offerings. The Emod weighs 3 oz more than the original Vltor with rubber pad and zip tie.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/weights/IMG_2753Medium.jpg


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q111/rob_s/weights/IMG_2766Medium.jpg