tirod
02-21-10, 20:39
Thanks to the diligent efforts of SHOT show attendees, we have seen the preview of Troy products to be offered over the year. Some of those products are already being discussed in another thread. Here, I'd like to invite comments on the Troy Battle Ax stock.
It's said that a benchmark of juvenile humans is that they no longer stick things in their mouth to discover texture and shape. As adults, we can even project some conclusions from viewing an object without handling it.
Whether they are intelligently based and credibly explained with substance is entirely up to the poster. :rolleyes:
No, I'm not posting a pic. It's a pet peeve of mine - a discussion board should be able to dispense with it. It's not about pixels, it's about thought expressed in language. Stickman certainly has the pixellation nailed down anyway, and can do that without spoiling his process of road testing without preconceived notions.
Much of what I have seen in the 'net is preconceived, but that is exactly what we have to use lacking the actual object at hand. What first struck me were the cheek weld storage areas, then the profile suggesting the name. It very much has a pronounced squared lower profile, much like many sniper stocks. It is adjustable without the oversized lever common on most. The buttstock plate is hinged on the bottom, one solid metal piece, and reveals an internal metal reinforcement around the buffer tube. Another metal reinforcement is part of the toe. There are three sling pivot points at the rear of the stock. Troy reputedly mortared a show weapon repeatedly to demonstrate the ruggedness and ability to absorb abuse without damage.
Given what I have seen - you do know how to use a search engine on the web, right? - the smooth exterior will be better than the convential M4 or other popular stocks because it won't be as abrasive and can't hold mud, or other contaminated substances. Single or other slings will have adequate locations for use. Storage will likely be the largest yet available for the type, with the possibility of fitting a magazine of undetermined size in the cavity. No, lunch and a beer probably won't - others have suggested Israeli trauma bandages, cleaning kit, or worse, a handful of batteries. I still see no advantage putting them in the weapon when they should be on field gear, available for other service as needed.
I think Troy has put considerable thought into the design, risking some disapproval at first glance. It may be shaped like a bottle of motor oil, have a butt plate unhinged that resemembles a mail box, and be called "fugly," but those are emotional reactions based on preconceived notions from others. It may well be appreciated as the most functional on the market yet.
It comes in black, flat dark earth, and "green," my preference that would be even better met if the word "foliage" had preceded it. Oh well.
It's said that a benchmark of juvenile humans is that they no longer stick things in their mouth to discover texture and shape. As adults, we can even project some conclusions from viewing an object without handling it.
Whether they are intelligently based and credibly explained with substance is entirely up to the poster. :rolleyes:
No, I'm not posting a pic. It's a pet peeve of mine - a discussion board should be able to dispense with it. It's not about pixels, it's about thought expressed in language. Stickman certainly has the pixellation nailed down anyway, and can do that without spoiling his process of road testing without preconceived notions.
Much of what I have seen in the 'net is preconceived, but that is exactly what we have to use lacking the actual object at hand. What first struck me were the cheek weld storage areas, then the profile suggesting the name. It very much has a pronounced squared lower profile, much like many sniper stocks. It is adjustable without the oversized lever common on most. The buttstock plate is hinged on the bottom, one solid metal piece, and reveals an internal metal reinforcement around the buffer tube. Another metal reinforcement is part of the toe. There are three sling pivot points at the rear of the stock. Troy reputedly mortared a show weapon repeatedly to demonstrate the ruggedness and ability to absorb abuse without damage.
Given what I have seen - you do know how to use a search engine on the web, right? - the smooth exterior will be better than the convential M4 or other popular stocks because it won't be as abrasive and can't hold mud, or other contaminated substances. Single or other slings will have adequate locations for use. Storage will likely be the largest yet available for the type, with the possibility of fitting a magazine of undetermined size in the cavity. No, lunch and a beer probably won't - others have suggested Israeli trauma bandages, cleaning kit, or worse, a handful of batteries. I still see no advantage putting them in the weapon when they should be on field gear, available for other service as needed.
I think Troy has put considerable thought into the design, risking some disapproval at first glance. It may be shaped like a bottle of motor oil, have a butt plate unhinged that resemembles a mail box, and be called "fugly," but those are emotional reactions based on preconceived notions from others. It may well be appreciated as the most functional on the market yet.
It comes in black, flat dark earth, and "green," my preference that would be even better met if the word "foliage" had preceded it. Oh well.