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    Quote Originally Posted by Dead Man View Post
    You seemed to be implying improved function should be requisite for offering a new product, and list a product that really didn't offer any improved function over the product that existed at the time. For probably greater than 99% of their owners, Magpul stocks are nothing more than aesthetic upgrades.
    I left out the M4 Stock simply because so many MFG'ers have stopped including one as it isn't cool anymore. I totally agree though, the MOE is simply a fancy looking M4 Stock. One of the few reasons I do not use it is because it doesnt balance my carbine correctly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redbeardsong View Post
    I think their cerakoted color is the new hotness. The whole gun in basically the color of the RIS rails. I dig it. I think it's a much better color for blending in to most environments than FDE, and the matching stock and grip with contrasting rubber panels looks good. They have a V5LW, V7, MK18 and an M4A1 14.5" pinned carbine in this color.
    Is ot cerakoted or anodized? I thought the new color was anodized? Either way I agree it's nice, but nothing earth shattering. Odd as this sounds, the goofy looking furniture is starting to grow on me, the more I look at it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LowSpeed_HighDrag View Post
    Beyond the looks, I fail to see how it is more functional than a MOE or Bravo. The Rogers Super Stock, the Larue Stock, and now this. Hey trusted manufacturers, stop jumping the damn shark and stick to what works.
    - The new stock has a bigger cheek weld surface than the MOE
    - It comes with a QD socket built in to both sides.
    - It comes with two different butt pads.
    - The butt pad is curved to help get the gun quickly into position, similar to the VLTOR iMod.
    - The latch has small wings on it to make it easy to lift it for removal and installation, rather than needing a tool.

    All improved functionality over the MOE.


    Colt "sticks to what works" and people complain that they are behind the times. Daniel Defense has always worked to bring improved, well designed and functional products to market. This furniture accomplishes that without looking like everything else out there. I admit I didn't like the looks at all, at first. But I've seen how well it functions and is made, and now the looks have grown on me. In my opinion, it looks much better than other popular stocks, e.g.: VLTOR imod, ACS, Troy, Larue, Rogers.
    This DD stock offers a similar cheek weld and QD socket to the B5 bravo, but seemed a little tighter. The Bravos I've tried have all been a little too loose for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scottryan View Post
    That bar at the bottom of the stock should be straight, not curvy with a point.
    Perhaps. But I can see this shape being useful as place to grip when shooting prone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dead Man View Post
    You seemed to be implying improved function should be requisite for offering a new product, and list a product that really didn't offer any improved function over the product that existed at the time. For probably greater than 99% of their owners, Magpul stocks are nothing more than aesthetic upgrades.
    I don't think stocks are nothing more than aesthetic upgrades. I choose my stocks based on the build type and or application. I look at cheek weld, LOP and weight.

    A UBR might be good for an SPR but it's not ideal for a SBR. A MOE might be ideal for a SBR but not so much on a RECCE build.

    After I've narrowed my choices down to 2 or 3 stocks that would fit my application, I then go for aesthetics. It's okay to choose AR parts based on aesthetics but I never sacrifice function for form.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redbeardsong View Post
    In my opinion, it looks much better than other popular stocks, e.g.: VLTOR imod, ACS, Troy, Larue, Rogers.
    I'll give you the Larue and Rodgers but there is no way this DD stock looks better than the VLTOR offerings or an ACS. The DD stock looks like something straight out of Star Trek.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PatrioticDisorder View Post
    Is ot cerakoted or anodized? I thought the new color was anodized? Either way I agree it's nice, but nothing earth shattering. Odd as this sounds, the goofy looking furniture is starting to grow on me, the more I look at it.
    It's Cerakoted. And no, it's not earth shattering. But it looks good(the RIS rail color is pretty universally liked), is a functional color (blends in to a wide range of environments and will look good with different accessory colors), and is unique to Daniel Defense (it's their exclusive color, and differentiates their guns from the rest of the market.

    That is what Daniel Defense does well, historically. (e.g.: their rails, sights, QD receiver endplate, flash hider, front sight base, etc.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Obscenejesster View Post
    I'll give you the Larue and Rodgers but there is no way this DD stock looks better than the VLTOR offerings or an ACS. The DD stock looks like something straight out of Star Trek.
    "Well that's just, like, your opinion... man!" -

    I've always hated the looks of the ACS and the iMod, and those toothy cracks on the cheek weld of the iMod frighten my beard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Redbeardsong View Post
    "Well that's just, like, your opinion... man!" -

    I've always hated the looks of the ACS and the iMod, and those toothy cracks on the cheek weld of the iMod frighten my beard.
    Those rubber inserts on that DD stock should frighten it as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Obscenejesster View Post
    Those rubber inserts on that DD stock should frighten it as well.
    They did, and that was my initial reaction. But it doesn't seem to pull the beard when I shoulder it...more like grippy neoprene than a grippy basketball. I haven't shot it yet, but the range day reviews were positive, even from guys with beards. I'll get to shoot it next week.

    Even my MOE stock and SOPMODs pull out some of my beard hairs from time to time.

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