Any practical difference between BCM Gen1 & Gen2 M4 stocks?

[littlejerry]

I can visually see the small differences- do these actually translate to any practical advantages or shortcomings?

[Dunderway]

I don't think so. I believe that Paul from BCM said that the Gen 1 was basically the newer commercial style stock while the Gen 2 was the traditional Colt/Mil issue style stock. I went with the Gen 2 for no other reason than the Gen 1s look like the type of stock that come on cheaper hobby guns, but there shouldn't be any practical difference.

[SomeOtherGuy]

The Gen2 would allow you to fit a bulky sling mount at the receiver plate and still fully collapse the stock. Gen1 you may not be able to fully collapse the stock with a bulky sling mount at the receiver plate. I believe you could convert a Gen1 to a Gen2 in 15-20 minutes with a dremel.