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Posted: 2/22/2017 1:12:54 AM EDT
Does anyone know why certain M4 stocks have a curved profile forward of the latch while some don't?
I always thought all basic M4 stocks were identical to one another but I've noticed some stocks have a 90 degree cut while others have this curve. I suppose I'm partial to the ones with the 90 degree cut because it looks "cleaner" to me but I'm curious if the added material on the stocks with the curve serve a purpose.. 
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Posted: 2/22/2017 1:18:37 AM EDT
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The bottom one is what Colt makes. The top one looks more like..... others..... Mostly commercial ones. But some milspec ones look like the top one also, I think. I think PSA has ones that are like the top one but are made for a milspec tube.
But yes, the bottom one is what you will see on a military gun, if it has a waffle stock. I have tried different stocks and I always go back to the waffle. I just like it. I do like other stocks too, but they're usually heavier and I prefer to keep weight down. |
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Posted: 2/22/2017 2:15:52 AM EDT
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Also The sling swivel area and The rear top corner Are different.
99% of The time the ones with 90 degree angle in front of the latch are milspec stocks |
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Posted: 2/22/2017 3:29:42 AM EDT
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So are the stocks with the curve intended for commercial diameter buffer tubes only?
I've seen these stocks being advertised as "mil-spec" from various companies |
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Posted: 2/22/2017 3:33:18 AM EDT
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So are the stocks with the curve intended for commercial diameter buffer tubes only? I've seen these stocks being advertised as "mil-spec" from various companies Colt and BCM are the only correctly profiled ones I'm aware of, Colt being the standard of course. |
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Posted: 2/22/2017 5:34:16 AM EDT
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Also LMT, Damage industries and a few others use the "correct" version
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Posted: 2/22/2017 8:55:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/22/2017 8:44:57 PM EDT
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Also LMT, Damage industries and a few others use the "correct" version |
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Posted: 2/22/2017 8:52:54 PM EDT
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Colt and P&S contract style below. Basic generic in upper pic.
Upper stock made in both ms/comm. sizes. Colt/P&S only in milspec, IIRC? Eta: the stock in the bottom pic can be had from Tactical Intent for like $19. P&S contract stock/cage code marked "4U486" 
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Posted: 2/24/2017 11:32:32 AM EDT
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LMT is the best M4 stock, they are tighter. They also have a reinforced area around the locking pin. |
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