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Thread: Love the SOPMOD. Does the Magpul ACS or Vltor IMod compare?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TehLlama View Post
    I have a nearly inexplicable love of the EMOD, it just works very well with short light guns and on my SPR for me, has okay storage, and after applying a pair of BCM Gunfighter stickers doesn't attack my stubble. I even like it better than my ACS on most guns because of the clubfoot profile in back.

    I'll probably end up selling both of my SOPMOD stocks since I'm just as happy buying EMODs.
    I can second some EMod love - packed full of batteries, it's the best thing out there for counterbalancing my nose-heavy POF. Having a full beard though, I've lost a whisker or twelve at the range before. I'll have to try the Gunfighter sticker trick!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Magic_Salad0892 View Post
    I'm positive it was the stock, because I shot it on my KAC lower.

    Which I've NEVER had a problem with using

    Standard M4 stock (I own 3 BCM ones.)
    CAR-15 stock (My sister owns two, one on her DD lower. Looks sweet.)
    LMT SOPMOD (Came with the gun)
    Magpul CTR (Had one.)
    Magpul UBR (Borrowed one.)

    Those have all fit tight as gloves. No problems.

    What do you think could have been wrong with the stock?

    It's the only one of it's kind that I shot, so it may just be a lemon one. It didn't look abused at all, except for a small scratch.
    What could have been wrong? I guess it was out of spec. Yours was the exception and not the norm. Every ACS I've ever handled was absolutely solid.

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    Glad to hear that for multiple reasons.

    I'll still stick with my SOPMOD though.

    It's also cool that it's part of the Mk.18 kit. A small reason I dig it.
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    The VLTOR IMOD would be the closest thing to the KAC/LMT SOPMOD. The VLTOR EMOD and Magpul ACS stocks are both longer than a SOPMOD.
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    All the ones you mention could be mil spec stocks and on a kac lower I assume that is mil spec. While the stock could be out of spec, I think the best explanation is a commercial acs kon a mil spec tube.

    All the other stocks that fit were probably correct mil spec on mil spec.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Magic_Salad0892 View Post
    I'm positive it was the stock, because I shot it on my KAC lower.

    Which I've NEVER had a problem with using

    Standard M4 stock (I own 3 BCM ones.)
    CAR-15 stock (My sister owns two, one on her DD lower. Looks sweet.)
    LMT SOPMOD (Came with the gun)
    Magpul CTR (Had one.)
    Magpul UBR (Borrowed one.)

    Those have all fit tight as gloves. No problems.

    What do you think could have been wrong with the stock?

    It's the only one of it's kind that I shot, so it may just be a lemon one. It didn't look abused at all, except for a small scratch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chadbag View Post
    All the ones you mention could be mil spec stocks and on a kac lower I assume that is mil spec. While the stock could be out of spec, I think the best explanation is a commercial acs kon a mil spec tube.

    All the other stocks that fit were probably correct mil spec on mil spec.

    Chad
    +1 on this if all the other stocks fit and the ACS was loose then it was a commercial spec stock. My ACS as others have mentioned is rock solid as is every magpul stock with a friction lock. I have never had one loose.

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    I can't comment on the SOPMOD, iMod, EMOD or iPod, but I do have an ACS and it works great for me. Absolutely no rattle whatsoever and at 6'4" with a long wingspan, I really like the longer LOP.

    It's light to me (but my other rifles have PRSs and UBRs) and I just ordered another one from Palmetto State Armory (I think they are still having their 10% off sale which makes it the least expensive place I've found the ACS stock!

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    I have 2 SOPMODS and 2 ACSs. I like both but the SOPMOD is a sleeker design and a little lighter. For the cost, if looking to save some coin, I'd go with the ACS (Mine don't rattle).
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    It seems that for most here in this folder that there are a couple of nice alternatives to the SOPMOD, but that the SOPMOD is pretty much the leader for this type of stock. I'm not surprised. The moment I tucked my cheek into a SOPMOD I felt right at home and loved it, no grooves or ridges, just a nice ample and smooth place to snug my cheek into for the ride.

    I have a feeling I'm going to wind up with a SOPMOD and an iMOD.
    Last edited by DHart; 10-11-10 at 22:45.

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    The SOPMOD is the original here, but it is pricey. My SR-15E3 has one (the second I've owned) and I don't see it going anywhere. It is a high quality stock.

    At half the price, the iMod is a great value - and you can still find closeout VLTOR Modstocks here and there at very low prices. All of these alternatives show that it is possible to capture many of the features that make the SOPMOD popular at a lower price point. But neither the iMod nor the ACS feels as solid as my LMT SOPMOD.

    If the SOPMOD has captured your attention but you are looking to save a few dollars, check around the EE. I've seen new or lightly used LMT takeoffs sold there from time to time at a discount.

    I've said it a few times now - these are all quality choices, and selecting a stock is like selecting a grip - it is a personal choice. Only you know what feels right, looks right and balances the gun right.

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