Decent CAR Stock for Lightweight Build?

[sundance435]

Does anyone have a source for a decent, true CAR stock? I'm trying to shave those last few ounces off of my lightweight build.

Thank You

[DaBears_85]

Here you go:

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Mil-Spec-M4-Stock-p/stock%20only%20m4%20black%20-%20gen2.htm

It's the same as Colt's USGI stock. You could also remove the bottom sling-attachment point to shave off an extra ounce or so. All you need is a screwdriver, pretty straightforward stuff.

[Dionysusigma]

I think the OP means a different type...

http://www.blackjackbuffers.com/images/CARstock.jpg

http://www.blackjackbuffers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&products_id=231

[markm]

Yep. The Colt "N 1" stock is about as minimalist as you can go.

[sundance435]

I think the OP means a different type...

http://www.blackjackbuffers.com/images/CARstock.jpg

http://www.blackjackbuffers.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&products_id=231

They have the manufacturer of this listed as Leapers. There stuff is generally crap, but do you think they could mess up a CAR stock? I wouldn't be using their tube or buffer or anything, just the stock.

Thanks

[Belmont31R]

Find a genuine Colt N1 stock or a Stag/CMT clone (95 percent the same).



Don't get a junky airsoft quality leapers, CAI, UTG, ect.



You can find just the complete stock body for 50-75 if you look. I have one but not selling. I wish they still made them as for a general stock they work really well, and are extremely light weight compared to everything else. The reason why I say don't go cheap is because Colt uses an actual polymer in their stocks and grips. If you compare a generic A2 grip to a Colt A2 grip the generic feels like Lego plastic. The Colts, made not of cheap plastic, almost have a rubbery feel to them. They are much better products, don't have huge seam lines, dont use pot metal hardware, ect.

[DaBears_85]

Ah, I obviously misread the original post.

Is there a noticeable difference in weight between the aforementioned stock and a standard USGI collapsible stock, or would you need a scale to determine the difference?

[rob_s]

6.8 ounces for the current M4 stock vs. 4.6 ounces for the old version.

[sundance435]

Ah, I obviously misread the original post.

Is there a noticeable difference in weight between the aforementioned stock and a standard USGI collapsible stock, or would you need a scale to determine the difference between the two?

rob_s has kindly posted the numbers, but anecdotally, I can tell a difference just holding them. I could also still tell a difference when it was actually mounted on the gun. I had a genuine Colt N1 on a 6520 that I had and stupidly let it go with the gun, instead of switching it out for one of the many M4 stocks I have laying around.

[Neo Mara]

I just bought this one since it specifies its a Fiberlite and a milspec RE. The milspec RE is a little lighter than a commercial one.

its shipped but isnt here yet so no comment on quality

http://www.mapartsinc.com/productsDetail.asp?id=1073

[Moose-Knuckle]

6.8 ounces for the current M4 stock vs. 4.6 ounces for the old version.

Rob, do you have weights to comapre the M4 and CAR stocks to say CTR's and IMODs.

[Belmont31R]

I just bought this one since it specifies its a Fiberlite and a milspec RE. The milspec RE is a little lighter than a commercial one.

its shipped but isnt here yet so no comment on quality

http://www.mapartsinc.com/productsDetail.asp?id=1073



Thats going to be a cheaper knock-off.

[Neo Mara]

Thats going to be a cheaper knock-off.

Well I know its not an original but I'm hoping the quality is there at least.