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dudley2112
01-21-11, 11:22
Hey, I'm new to the whole customizing Ar's thing, until recently i had been running a pretty much stock Norinco Cq556 but i picked up an armalite m15a4 midlength this week. So im looking at putting a new stock on it and am slightly overwhelmed, i was looking at a SOPMOD but at 400$ i dont think thats gonna happen, I was wondering what the consensus on RRA operator stock was? any good? Does commercial vs milspec buffer tube make that much of a difference?
thanks
oh and after seeing all the NFA items you guys can have all i have to say is.....
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Might search for the difference in commercial vs mil spec extensions, as it will affect whether the stock fits.
armalite uses milspec receiver extensions.
SOPMOD stocks do not cost $600 here in the states.. are you sure you werent looking at a SOPMOD lower receiver?
i have no idea what parts availability is like up there.. but Vltor makes good wide-cheekweld stocks also.
dudley2112
01-21-11, 11:48
armalite uses milspec receiver extensions.
SOPMOD stocks do not cost $600 here in the states.. are you sure you werent looking at a SOPMOD lower receiver?
i have no idea what parts availability is like up there.. but Vltor makes good wide-cheekweld stocks also.
sorry typo 400$ thats for the stock with buffer tube, but my armalite has one of the 4 pos stocks on it now so im gonna need a new tube and stock etc
that's still twice as much as they go for here.
you don't need the whole kit... if you want to blow the money, that's obviously your prerogative, but the 4-pos will be fine. it probably makes a difference of about a quarter inch.
dudley2112
01-21-11, 13:54
that's still twice as much as they go for here.
you don't need the whole kit... if you want to blow the money, that's obviously your prerogative, but the 4-pos will be fine. it probably makes a difference of about a quarter inch.
ya thats the canadian market everything costs more... so the SOPMOD stock would work on the Armalite 4 Pos. tube? hmm something to consider, still looking for some feedback on the RRA, they're about 1/2 the price of the sopmod
I think you'll find most here are running products from LMT (SOPMOD), Magpul, or VLTOR. All three companies have solid offerings. I find the SOPMOD too expensive for my tastes, personally. It's a good unit, however. I prefer the Magpul CTR with the locking mechanism.
I don't have any experience with the RRA unit.
RRA is not a respected name, in most professional tactical circles, nor here. there've been a couple guys here who claim they're good stocks, but that runs contrary to a few of us who have seen 'em and decided they're sort of pieces of shit. the first one i saw was literally falling apart... in their defense, it was right when they first came out and were probably still in T&E. aside from that, they just don't bring anything new to the table that other, battle proven designs don't.
check out vltor.. i was a big sopmod guy till i finally started using the modstock (vltor). it's cheap and good. cheap and good rocks.
Vltor Mod Stock would be a good, less expensive option.
I personally like the Magpul CTR or MOE but it depends on what you are after.
zombie killer
01-21-11, 15:08
What is your reason/s for choosing the RRA stock over Magpul/VLTOR/LMT? What attracts you to this particular stock? Price, cheek weld, storage?
You might check out this thread (https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=70376)
Don't know if they ship to the great white north or not, but check out the tactical intent TI-7. It's sort of a blend of sopmod/magpul. The stock itself is about $90 here.
dudley2112
01-21-11, 17:38
What is your reason/s for choosing the RRA stock over Magpul/VLTOR/LMT? What attracts you to this particular stock? Price, cheek weld, storage?
You might check out this thread (https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=70376)
storage isnt an issues cant shoot it outside an range, umm i tried out a sopmod on another guys gun and it felt great but a little out of my student price range so i was thinking based on how it looked the RRA might offer a cheaper alternative while still feeling better then a standard carbine stock. Maybe ill look at a MOE or CTR.
Also, if you're wanting to sling it I'd look at the CTR instead of the MOE for the QD sling swivel mount built in.
Dudley2112 is a good friend he's a good guy so go easy on him.
The MOE or CTR definetely feels better to me than an M4 stock.
The CTR has a friction lock and quick detach sling mount.
The MOE does not but cost about half the price of a CTR. I run MOE's on 3 of my carbines.
dudley2112. I would go with the Vltor Black Standard IMod(if you could). Check it out, IMHO its a great stock. Its half the price and lighter. I have the SOPMOD, came with my LMT and various other stocks including the EMOD and CTR(all great and serve a purpose). All things considered, price,weight,features & versatility this is my new favorite. Good luck.....
http://www.vltor.com/imod-basic.html
dudley2112
01-22-11, 10:48
not sure about getting a VLTOR can't seem to find a dealer for them, im thinking ill just go with a MOE, Thanks guys.
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