A bombproof but reasonably lightweight adjustable stock?

**a9862** · 07-16-20, 10:53

Looking to replace the milspec stock with a new one that’s much tougher but reasonably lightweight. After some searching I narrowed it to BCM Gunfighter and Magpul SL, so I’m looking to see if anyone has experience with these. The BCM latch and lock pin design looks interesting and very strong, though not sure how the Magpul compares. However in the wild I seem to not see very many BCM stocks, while quite a few Magpul SL out in the field. How do they compare?

If not these, what is the strongest stock that goes on a carbine buffer tube?

**jsbhike** · 07-16-20, 11:20

Really 6 of 1, half dozen of the other.

If I remember correctly, the BCM will avoid breaking by letting the latch jump out of engagement on a drop. Also, IIRC, the Magpul is at least as strong as their older designs which did well in the buttstock bash fest test.

The first BCM I had wiggled as much as an N or waffle stock and I wasn't too impressed, but i picked up another last year and it is probably my favorite stock.

I have 2 SL stocks and they lock up solid, but now in the parts bin due to not really lending themselves to a piece of inner tube for sling management which is a gripe i have with any of the A frame type stock designs.

**a9862** · 07-16-20, 11:38

Originally Posted by jsbhike

The first BCM I had wiggled as much as an N or waffle stock and I wasn't too impressed, but i picked up another last year and it is probably my favorite stock.

Was this the same buffer tube or different? If same buffer tube, then quality control of the BCM stock might be in question.

**jsbhike** · 07-16-20, 11:44

Originally Posted by a9862

Was this the same buffer tube or different? If same buffer tube, then quality control of the BCM stock might be in question.

Same extension, but stocks purchased several years apart. The first 1 was 6 months to a year after BCM brought them out. I assume just a fluke because I have never read about anyone else having a sloppy one and the 2nd one is as good as I could want.

**gaijin** · 07-16-20, 11:45

Or they tweaked the ID of stock where it joins BT.

**RHINOWSO** · 07-16-20, 12:28

BCM Gunfighter - locks up like a bank vault on LMT and BCM REs.

I have them on all of my ARs, they have all been great.

**Eazyeach** · 07-16-20, 15:39

I like both. But the BCM doesn’t work as well with my sling set up. It won’t let my QD swivel sit right.

Good like finding any AR furniture right now.