M4 stocks that don't rattle?

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Posted: 10/18/2004 6:22:20 PM EDT

I don't know much about buttstocks and the like, so bear with me. Who sells a standard collapsible stock (nothing fancy) that doesn't rattle? Do all the standard M4 collapsible stocks rattle? I dont' really have the money for a VLTOR or Magpul.

Thanks!

Posted: 10/18/2004 7:13:22 PM EDT

[#1]

I am new to the real M4 stocks. I have had my Bushmaster M4 stock for one week now. I carry my AR daily - mainly from the house to the car, from car to house, foddling periodically, multiple carrying trips during the weekends, etc.

What's wrong with a little wobble ??? I rather like the loose fit.

Posted: 10/18/2004 7:28:26 PM EDT

[#2]

LMT comes to mind.

Posted: 10/18/2004 7:36:46 PM EDT

[#3]

I have a Colt M4 stock that's pretty tight, and an RRA stock that's not quite as tight, but it doesn't really "rattle" either. The RRA costs about half what the Colt does.

Posted: 10/18/2004 7:39:07 PM EDT

[#4]

Why does rattling bother you?

Posted: 10/18/2004 7:42:44 PM EDT

[#5]

I have 2 bushmaster stocks and they dont rattle when i carry them. it you move it side to side with your hand ( the stock that is ) it moves but really no noise to speak of. Ordered off their website 99 dollars about a week or so to get it infact just got one today have not even openned the box yet

Posted: 10/18/2004 8:02:15 PM EDT

[#6]

LMT & Colt both rattle. I have not found one that does not. It couldnt be to hard to make one that didnt????????????????????

Posted: 10/18/2004 8:13:17 PM EDT

[#7]

No rattle on my LMT at all, my CAR stock has a pretty good rattle to it.

Posted: 10/18/2004 10:00:29 PM EDT

[#8]

I have never heard a single peep out of my LMT.

Posted: 10/18/2004 10:04:24 PM EDT

[#9]

MOST of the current production Rock Rivers I have seen were relatively rattle free. Colt is the worst offender in my experience (no, Im not a Colt hater, just not a member of the Colt Koolaid Drinkers).

Posted: 10/18/2004 10:06:46 PM EDT

[#10]

I think you have to take it on a stock by stock basis. Some Colt stocks rattle, Some don't Etc. Etc.

PS: The fake Crane stock (with a vltor tube) I purchased from Greeno has no rattle at all, The tighest fitting telestock I have owned ( & I have owned quite a few!)

Posted: 10/18/2004 10:46:12 PM EDT

[#11]

Buy a used Magpul on the EE. I sold one for $100 recently used because it was the 93 and not 93A model.

Posted: 10/18/2004 10:54:35 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
MOST of the current production Rock Rivers I have seen were relatively rattle free. Colt is the worst offender in my experience (no, Im not a Colt hater, just not a member of the Colt Koolaid Drinkers).

No you are drinking the Haterade.

Posted: 10/18/2004 10:56:23 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Quoted:
MOST of the current production Rock Rivers I have seen were relatively rattle free. Colt is the worst offender in my experience (no, Im not a Colt hater, just not a member of the Colt Koolaid Drinkers).

No you are drinking the Haterade.

Naw, if I was Id say everything else sucks except Vltor

Posted: 10/18/2004 11:54:35 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Naw, if I was Id say everything else sucks except Vltor

And you would be telling the truth

-Cap'n

Posted: 10/19/2004 4:54:41 AM EDT

[#15]

Vltor told me that they try to hand match each stock to each tube (in their kits), if that makes any difference to you.

Posted: 10/19/2004 5:06:12 AM EDT

[#16]

I am running a Cavalry Arms M4 stock on a M1S tube. Perfect rattle free fit.

Posted: 10/19/2004 6:00:20 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
I am running a Cavalry Arms M4 stock on a M1S tube. Perfect rattle free fit.

I had the exact opposite experience with the Cav Arms M4 stock, it rattled worse than anything. The RRA stocks rattle, the Bushmaster stock rattle. I have a Vltor and a LMT/Crane and neither one rattle.

If you do not like the rattle (I can relate here) then take some advice from someone who had been there, pony up the money and get the good shit the FIRST time.

Posted: 10/19/2004 8:29:24 AM EDT

[#18]

Colt or Vltor extension tube, Vltor or LMT Crane stock...no rattles

Posted: 10/19/2004 11:38:24 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I am running a Cavalry Arms M4 stock on a M1S tube. Perfect rattle free fit.

I had the exact opposite experience with the Cav Arms M4 stock, it rattled worse than anything. The RRA stocks rattle, the Bushmaster stock rattle. I have a Vltor and a LMT/Crane and neither one rattle.

If you do not like the rattle (I can relate here) then take some advice from someone who had been there, pony up the money and get the good shit the FIRST time.

Eh, and sometimes that doesnt work.

I have a Vltor tube, with a LMT Gen 2 M4 style stock *not the crane one*, and it still has a bit of rattle to it. Not as bad as the stock it replaced, but still...it ain't perfect.

Either way, I know its quality stuff, so the rattle doesnt really bother me too much. Doesnt affect function or durability, infact probably makes it a little easier to use.

Posted: 10/19/2004 11:50:20 AM EDT

[#20]

There's wobble and then there's rattle. Few of the good stocks mentioned here should rattle, but all will wobble. Some just less than others. Only adjustables I have seen that dont wobble or rattle have been the Magpul and the Ace M4 SOCOM stock (why do they call it that anyway?).

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