Anybody here dressed their AR in wood? [Archive]

Cerberus

02-05-10, 20:01

I was looking at IWD the other day and they are making wood ar stocks sets. They look very nice. Guess you can dress up the plain girl into a beauty queen. Maybe someday down the road I'll try this just for shits and grins.

ra2bach

02-06-10, 00:12

halo2304

02-06-10, 00:17

Kinda cool! What's up with that bottom rifle? I don't reccognize the upper.

geminidglocker

02-06-10, 00:17

I'm sorry to say this but I think it looks awful in wood. Just my oppinion, so I don't need my flame suit.:)

chadbag

02-06-10, 00:34

You could make a nice target rifle.

I like the idea of the FAL parts... Hope they get some more pics up of the FAL stuff soon...

Tango2249

02-06-10, 07:43

I'm sorry to say this but I think it looks awful in wood. Just my oppinion, so I don't need my flame suit.:)

I'm not too crazy about the wood look also.

skyugo

02-06-10, 11:57

that wood triangle handguard is cool.

citizensoldier16

02-06-10, 12:03

IMHO, thumbs down. I mean, if it's your thing go right ahead. Whats next, a wooden G17?

Cerberus

02-06-10, 12:17

Whats next, a wooden G17?

The wood stocked AR is nothing new. I remember them in gun rags back in the early 80s. Variety is the spice of life. I love a good steak but would not want to eat one for every meal. Don't forget there are those that say an AR in anything other than black is heresy.

BAC

02-06-10, 12:42

I would love an AR with Ironwood Designs furniture. I think an A1 with a Teflon or similar finish and nice wood furniture would look outstanding.

-B

bkb0000

02-06-10, 13:32

this ones pretty cool.. a 22 is about the only bullpup i think id consider using

http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWD1022_files/Side%20AUG%20Handle%20Demo.jpg

lethal dose

02-06-10, 13:36

this ones pretty cool.. a 22 is about the only bullpup i think id consider using

http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWD1022_files/Side%20AUG%20Handle%20Demo.jpg

What kit is this, bk?

bkb0000

02-06-10, 13:38

What kit is this, bk?

http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWD1022.html

10/22 bullpup conversion

GermanSynergy

02-06-10, 13:57

I'm sorry to say this but I think it looks awful in wood. Just my oppinion, so I don't need my flame suit.:)

Agreed. IMHO the only post Korean War era ERB/MBR that can pull off wood furniture is the FN FAL......

RogerinTPA

02-06-10, 14:06

Not my cup of tea.

sonrider657

02-06-10, 18:45

Although it looks odd on a modern tactical rifle, polished walnut is certainly a lot prettier than injection molded nylon.

DeputyMend

02-07-10, 12:20

My dad is always whining about how his AR has no "soul" :rolleyes: I think this would fix that

Not for me though.

kalibos

02-07-10, 14:43

hmmm, looks interesting. I think I've still got an old service rifle that would look fine like that...

http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWDAR15.html

http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWDAR15_files/shapeimage_10.png

http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWDAR15_files/shapeimage_21.png

it's definitely different but i think it would look better made out of ebony or some type of would with a black/dark grey stain

sgalbra76

02-07-10, 14:53

Retro sheek, but it just doesn't seem to have the same appeal in wood as this does:

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr169/sgalbra76/AK-47.jpg

Kalash

02-07-10, 17:09

Retro sheek, but it just doesn't seem to have the same appeal in wood as this does:

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr169/sgalbra76/AK-47.jpg

Old School cool.:cool:

Cerberus

02-07-10, 19:30

Retro sheek, but it just doesn't seem to have the same appeal in wood as this does:

http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr169/sgalbra76/AK-47.jpg

Nice AK. Great background. Love how you actually used the old school telegreika under the rifle. But unless I'm mistaken, isn't that mag pouch Hungarian?

xcibes

02-07-10, 20:54

Agreed. IMHO the only post Korean War era ERB/MBR that can pull off wood furniture is the FN FAL......

What about the M14, BM59 or even the G3? they all look good with wood stocks

On the AR though...not so much

MMcfpd

02-07-10, 22:14

The scope rounds out the Fudd camo:
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s95/MMcfpd/AR_woodie.jpg

bkb0000

02-07-10, 23:09

The scope rounds out the Fudd camo:
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s95/MMcfpd/AR_woodie.jpg

i'm not really into "pretty guns," and generally don't appreciate them when i see them... but this is a beautiful gun.

m4fun

02-08-10, 00:09

Never been a fan of AR wood furniture, but with the A1 hand guards...looks pretty cool.

SpeedRacer

02-08-10, 00:16

I definitely think the AR looks...funny...in wood furniture, but this rifle actually looks fantastic IMO:

http://www.nssf.org/2010SHOT/images/custom-AR.jpg

It's currently on GB as a charity auction (http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=154559039). I can dig wood on a "collector" piece, but not sure why anyone would want wood on a "shooter" AR.

BAC

02-08-10, 00:16

i'm not really into "pretty guns," and generally don't appreciate them when i see them... but this is a beautiful gun.

I second that!

-B

Ricardus

02-08-10, 00:44

I can see wood furniture on a Garand, M14/M1A, and the FN FAL. Not the AR10 or M16/AR15/M4 family.

Ridge_Runner_5

02-08-10, 01:21

Kinda cool! What's up with that bottom rifle? I don't reccognize the upper.

I believe that is a belt-fed .22 conversion...

xfyrfiter

02-09-10, 13:02

Might ,Just might keep the' ooooh, scary assault weapon' crowd from being so upset.

N4FAN

02-09-10, 19:23

hmmm, looks interesting. I think I've still got an old service rifle that would look fine like that...

http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWDAR15.html

http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWDAR15_files/shapeimage_10.png

http://ironwooddesigns.com/IWDsite/IWDAR15_files/shapeimage_21.png

Putting wood on an AR-15 is like putting wood on a car.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm220/tds1202/trucksterqa71.jpg

chadbag

02-09-10, 20:31

Putting wood on an AR-15 is like putting wood on a car.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm220/tds1202/trucksterqa71.jpg

I think you mean like this

http://www.eguns.com/benz.jpg

What is with all the wood hate? I would never put the wood on my duty or serious social work gun but an heirloom, target, or for-fun gun would look nice. I mean, the L1A1 (Australian and New Zealand at least) wears wood, and is a serious fighting gun, and looks good.

These AR wood pieces look nice as target or specialty pieces.

N4FAN

02-10-10, 13:07

That interior is fugly too. I meant what I posted. Thanks.

Cerberus

02-10-10, 13:30

What is with all the wood hate?

I think too many associate it with "old school" and somehow less than tactical. Maybe a little too fuddy duddy. Another thing is, you can't hang very many bells and whistles on wood handguards.

bkb0000

02-10-10, 13:42

in case it hasn't been mentioned... several very respected EBRs have wood furniture- not least of all, the AK family of weapons.

you're just hatin' 'cause it's an AR.

GermanSynergy

02-10-10, 19:52

What about the M14, BM59 or even the G3? they all look good with wood stocks

On the AR though...not so much

I stand corrected! I musta had FAL on my brain that day..... A BM 59 would be super sweet!

Mega

02-10-10, 21:07

i'm not really into "pretty guns," and generally don't appreciate them when i see them... but this is a beautiful gun.

I agree. :cool: