Favorite lightweight AR stock

[MrP]

i’m finding this stock to be a bit clunky on the HP max. I like how it’s easily adjustable though. Do any of you have a favorite very lightweight alternative that I could swap this out for. This is my first AR stock… not sure where the standard replaceable part begins and the AEA parts end. Is the hinge mechanism itself also part of a standard AR set up, or is that hinge an AEA part?



thanks in advance for your thoughts. 

 

[Peskådot671]

From the folding hinge forward is most likely proprietary. You should be able to swap any AR15 carbine stock on there. The only thing you have to check is if the buffer tube/receiver extension is mil-spec or commercial. Here's a reference...

 

[Deacon_Blues]

Honestly? Look for mil-spec versions. Stay away from anything with a “flipper” adjustment. They all fail. I know, based on decades of experience. But, then, I am sure there is a “Call of Duty” fan who knows better.

 

[Peskådot671]

One thing to consider in a stock is having the ability to mount a cheek riser if you have high scope rings. The Magpul CTR or MOE stock is a safe bet. You can order separate cheek risers in .25", .50", and .75" height to suit your needs for a comfortable cheek weld. What I also look for in a stock is if they come with QD sling cups. It just makes it easier to attach a sling. 

 

[MrP]

Ok - thanks for the advice. 

 

[kkarmical]

i’m finding this stock to be a bit clunky on the HP max. I like how it’s easily adjustable though. Do any of you have a favorite very lightweight alternative that I could swap this out for. This is my first AR stock… not sure where the standard replaceable part begins and the AEA parts end. Is the hinge mechanism itself also part of a standard AR set up, or is that hinge an AEA part?



thanks in advance for your thoughts.

What do you mean clunky? Does it have play and wiggle? If so just add a little electric tape to snug it up.

 

[MrP]

i’m finding this stock to be a bit clunky on the HP max. I like how it’s easily adjustable though. Do any of you have a favorite very lightweight alternative that I could swap this out for. This is my first AR stock… not sure where the standard replaceable part begins and the AEA parts end. Is the hinge mechanism itself also part of a standard AR set up, or is that hinge an AEA part?



thanks in advance for your thoughts.

What do you mean clunky? Does it have play and wiggle? If so just add a little electric tape to snug it up.

It feels like more plastic and metal than is needed for the airgun, adds a fair amount of weight, swings heavily and so on. If this is among the lightest I will just live with it but I would love to have something skeletonized, very lightweight. Thank you

 

[Peskådot671]

That side-folding mechanism also adds weight. I'm not sure if you care to have the side-folder attachment but see if you're able to remove it and attach the female end with the castle nut and buffer tube forward of the hinge.

 

[Mr.H]

The Hogue OverMold adj. stock comes in at .5 lb. That's not including the buffer tube. The Mission First Minimalist stock is the next lightest at .7 lb

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

I like this DoubleStar ACE skeleton stock on my Evol to lighten it up and shorten the length of pull, used with a folder unit. The cheek foam is not "adjustable" but it works for me.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003200718?pid=183579

 

[MrP]

That is more or less what I was looking for -thank you.

 

[c_m_shooter]

My favorite is the non folding A1 style with a bag of lead shot in it for balance.....

 

[Echo]

I know this is an old post but just wondering if any have used the Smoke Composites carbon fiber buttstocks on a PCP?

 

[Headshots]

Magpul moe is my favorite lightweight stock.

 

[GeneT]

I like this DoubleStar ACE skeleton stock on my Evol to lighten it up and shorten the length of pull, used with a folder unit. The cheek foam is not "adjustable" but it works for me.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003200718?pid=183579

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This is the style I like most as well. No adjustment to come undone, very lightweight, simple and bulletproof design. It's what I use on my 3-gun AR and I've never had a problem with it (and I've seen plenty of other stocks giving their owners problems...).

GsT

 

[elittle1234]

I have the magpul CTR on my M50 with a UTG mil spec adjustable buffer tube and the texoma precision fixed stock adapter. It works well.

 

[Motorhead]

This one !!

 

[volhashar]

Magpie CTR is the best/\. Or go with MFT.

 

[uladz]

It feels like more plastic and metal than is needed for the airgun, adds a fair amount of weight, swings heavily and so on. If this is among the lightest I will just live with it but I would love to have something skeletonized, very lightweight. Thank you

The stock AEA HP comes with is basically MFT stock, which is the lightest you can get as far as I know. It’s not the stock, it’s the buffer tube and the folding adapter that adds weight. If you want to lower the weight even further you’ll need to replace the whole assembly, which is doable of course. But I doubt you will save much of weight here, better to put money in other upgrades IMHO. For me AEA stock feels just fine and I love folding feature.

 

[elittle1234]

The stock AEA HP comes with is basically MFT stock, which is the lightest you can get as far as I know. It’s not the stock, it’s the buffer tube and the folding adapter that adds weight. If you want to lower the weight even further you’ll need to replace the whole assembly, which is doable of course. But I doubt you will save much of weight here, better to put money in other upgrades IMHO. For me AEA stock feels just fine and I love folding feature.

I agree. I actually like the non cnc regular aea stock.