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Thread: Is the EMOD superior to the CTR?

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    Quote Originally Posted by bkb0000 View Post
    before this conversation continues, it should be pointed out that they're not really comparable... so to say that one is, in general, better than the other is sort of silly. they're different kinds of stock for different kinds of weapons and different kinds of shooters.

    the questions you should be asking is "why do i want a different stock, and whats the proper stock for me and my weapon?"
    How are they not comparable, they provide the same function? But I agree rephrasing my question would be better. But we are comparing apples to apples, so the question is nowhere near silly.

    Is the EMOD equally suited for CQB, as compared with the CTR. I am looking for a stock that provides a good cheek weld as well as functionable for close quarters work. I've read the EMOD was the only stock that pass a "TEST" by the U.S. Marine Corps, anyone have a link to that info? Does the EMOD "wobble" or make noise, sound or lack thereof is an issue as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SW-Shooter View Post
    How are they not comparable, they provide the same function? But I agree rephrasing my question would be better. But we are comparing apples to apples, so the question is nowhere near silly.

    Is the EMOD equally suited for CQB, as compared with the CTR. I am looking for a stock that provides a good cheek weld as well as functionable for close quarters work. I've read the EMOD was the only stock that pass a "TEST" by the U.S. Marine Corps, anyone have a link to that info? Does the EMOD "wobble" or make noise, sound or lack thereof is an issue as well.
    we might be comparing apples to apples, but we're comparing Honey Crisp to Braeburn- which is the better apple? totally depends on the application and consumer.

    the CTR is a light weight, rattle-free, no-storage alternative to the M4 stock. from a balance perspective, it's better suited for light-weight weapons with centered gravity.

    the EMOD is a heavier stock with storage designed to provide a wider cheekweld. since not all shooter benefit from a wide ass cheekweld, you need to find out if YOU do- some people's jaws are too wide and/or cheekbones are too low to get a good weld from them. from a balance perspective, they're best suited for weapons with a gravity center that's forward of the receiver- heavier handguards or weapons with a lot of shit hanging off the front.

    you can "compare" them, but not in the sense that one may be GENERALLY better than the other. one can only be better suited than the other for a specific application.

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    to get help with which stock is best for your very specific needs, i suggest telling us about your weapon and what you do with it.

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    Short answer? YES!

    The Emod rocks. It's shit hot. The CTR is just another stock. Cool aesthetics but ordinary cheek weld. Magpul never did the battery tube add on accessory for the CTR, and that would have made it more competitive as the cheek weld would be there.

    The Emod combines the Crane length and cheek weld, with built in swivels, an ergonomic toe angle, and a watertight storage side compartment.

    Last and best the price is nearly half the LMT / Crane.

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    I like the strike plate on the EMOD.

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    Is an apple better than an orange?


    ETA: I have two EMODs and a CTR. They serve different purposes.
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    Emod v. CTR???

    I'm waiting for the Emod v. ACS comparison....
    never push a wrench...

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    Completely different applications. A Ferrari F50 and a Honda Civic are both cars, but not comparable. Though they both do the same basic functions.

    I do not believe the CTR was meant to be a world beater. I believe it was meant to replace the enhanced M4 stock, and provide rock solid lock-up with built-in QD sling capability with a rubber pad for better adhesion to your shoulder/armor.

    The EMOD offers the rubber pad, various storage capability, and QD sling mounting. I do not believe that the EMOD locks-up like the CTR, at least not on the units I shouldered. Furthermore, I have never stored batteries, or anything else in my various SOPMOD stocks, TD grips, or MIAD grips so I can't see the storage on the EMOD as beneficial.

    Now, should you replace your CTR's with EMOD's? Only you can answer that question, not any one of us.

    If you don't need storage, like I don't, then the CTR's do everything the EMOD does plus lock-up tighter. Further, they are already paid for...

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    I run a CTR on my 10.5 SBR and an EMOD on my 16" Middy.

    Both are quality stocks. I run them on their respective rifles for the balance and handling they provide to each.

    I agree it's not an even comparison. The EMOD and ACS are much closer. Of those two I personally prefer the design of the EMOD more, but it's just personal preference, and again both are very nice.

    Price wise the CTR is less $$$ than the EMOD, and the EMOD is less $$$ than the ACS.

    I would suggest that you try them side by side before making any decisions.

    -RD62
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    Quote Originally Posted by SHIVAN View Post
    Completely different applications. A Ferrari F50 and a Honda Civic are both cars, but not comparable. Though they both do the same basic functions.

    I do not believe the CTR was meant to be a world beater. I believe it was meant to replace the enhanced M4 stock, and provide rock solid lock-up with built-in QD sling capability with a rubber pad for better adhesion to your shoulder/armor.

    The EMOD offers the rubber pad, various storage capability, and QD sling mounting. I do not believe that the EMOD locks-up like the CTR, at least not on the units I shouldered. Furthermore, I have never stored batteries, or anything else in my various SOPMOD stocks, TD grips, or MIAD grips so I can't see the storage on the EMOD as beneficial.

    Now, should you replace your CTR's with EMOD's? Only you can answer that question, not any one of us.

    If you don't need storage, like I don't, then the CTR's do everything the EMOD does plus lock-up tighter. Further, they are already paid for...
    The CTR rubber pad is HARD and not as sticky as Vltor's Emod [almost slick], and the cheek weld is a good idea unless you have a gas mask which may situationally dictate the stock choice.

    So to me they don't do the same job nearly as well.

    I will admit the CTR has it's place on small guns for concealment like 7.5" guns on low threat area PSD's but if you don't have to hide the gun the Vltor is going to do a better job of everything, and it passed the Marine drop tests I hear- the only stock to do that.

    $35 more than the CTR with pad... Done deal. And you get a cool metal tab to buttstroke zombies with! why not?

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