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Posted: 2/1/2006 1:22:43 PM EDT

It seems to be taboo to many, but putting an M4 stock on my 20" light weight was one of the best things I've done with a gun. I know some people think it's fugly, but I think it looks just fine. I have grown to hate fixed stocks and find the adjustables much more comfortable. There is no way that I can assume a proper shooting stance with a damn A1 or A2 stock.

Posted: 2/1/2006 1:24:20 PM EDT

[#1]

The only thing that's "taboo" about that is that it's a Colt SP1 upper...

(if it's not, sorry for the mistake)

Posted: 2/1/2006 1:30:38 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
The only thing that's "taboo" about that is that it's a Colt SP1 upper...

(if it's not, sorry for the mistake)

Yeah, it's a pristine Colt SP1 upper. So????

Posted: 2/1/2006 1:43:00 PM EDT

[#3]

Old pic, but the rifle is still in the same configuration. I like it with the M16A2 upper.

WIZZO

Posted: 2/1/2006 1:44:50 PM EDT

[#4]

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Old pic, but the rifle is still in the same configuration. I like it with the M16A2 upper.

img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/WIZZO_ARAKM14/DCP_0854a.jpg

WIZZO

That's what I'm talking about.

Is that the Ohio in the background? Where in IL are you?

Posted: 2/1/2006 1:47:50 PM EDT

[#5]

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The only thing that's "taboo" about that is that it's a Colt SP1 upper...

(if it's not, sorry for the mistake)

Huh? Those uppers are PRIMO! WTF are you talking about?

Posted: 2/1/2006 1:49:10 PM EDT

[#6]

I don't like the look that much but that's a great configuration for sure.

Posted: 2/1/2006 1:51:17 PM EDT

[#7]

I had a collapsible on my scoped 20" HBAR. It tended to recoil a bit much and I could never get a decent cheekweld. I put the A2 stock on it and it was cherry.

Now, I also have a 14.5" M4gery that has a collapsible...much butter than an A2.

Depends on what I'm doing with it.

Posted: 2/1/2006 2:03:11 PM EDT

[#8]

Well, none of my ARs have A2 stocks anymore because I much prefer A1 length. They all have A1-length fixed stocks (Colt, Cav, ACE, fixed VLTOR, etc.) or collapsibles used in the A1-length position.

But I just can't get past the look of a collapsible on a 20" (or even a 16" Dissipator, for that matter). Functionally, they would be just fine for me but the aesthetics just bother me somehow.

Silly and baseless, I know... I should be ashamed.

Posted: 2/1/2006 2:06:41 PM EDT

[#9]

Here's mine

Posted: 2/1/2006 2:10:19 PM EDT

[#10]

I dont care about looks I dont own a 20 incher but when I do it will probably have a MagpulM93B on it

Posted: 2/1/2006 2:21:10 PM EDT

[#11]

I do. A Colt Sporter also. I like it, it adds an option.

Posted: 2/1/2006 3:07:31 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Well, none of my ARs have A2 stocks anymore because I much prefer A1 length. They all have A1-length fixed stocks (Colt, Cav, ACE, fixed VLTOR, etc.) or collapsibles used in the A1-length position.

But I just can't get past the look of a collapsible on a 20" (or even a 16" Dissipator, for that matter). Functionally, they would be just fine for me but the aesthetics just bother me somehow.

Silly and baseless, I know... I should be ashamed.

Do shoot with an offhand stance?

Posted: 2/1/2006 3:26:34 PM EDT

[#13]

I like it better with the A2 stock

Posted: 2/1/2006 4:19:18 PM EDT

[#14]

Taboo or not, the LMT stock is staying.

Posted: 2/1/2006 4:23:01 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
I like it better with the A2 stock

Like the looks better or like the feel better?

Posted: 2/1/2006 4:24:13 PM EDT

[#16]

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Taboo or not, the LMT stock is staying.

www.pbase.com/edwin907/image/54882939/original.jpg

Nice weapon.

Posted: 2/1/2006 4:45:32 PM EDT

[#17]

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Old pic, but the rifle is still in the same configuration. I like it with the M16A2 upper.

img.photobucket.com/albums/v702/WIZZO_ARAKM14/DCP_0854a.jpg

WIZZO

That's what I'm talking about.

Is that the Ohio in the background? Where in IL are you?

It's the Rock River and as such, I'm in Northern IL.

WIZZO

Posted: 2/1/2006 4:58:10 PM EDT

[#18]

Edwin907, nice gun! Can I ask what BUIS that is on it? Also, what scope mount is that? Thanks.

Posted: 2/1/2006 5:11:16 PM EDT

[#19]

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Edwin907, nice gun! Can I ask what BUIS that is on it? Also, what scope mount is that? Thanks.

The mount is a LaRue SPR, and I think the BUIS is either a LaRue or an A.R.M.S.

Posted: 2/1/2006 5:27:34 PM EDT

[#20]

used to:

Posted: 2/1/2006 5:35:00 PM EDT

[#21]

You mean like this:

Posted: 2/1/2006 5:45:11 PM EDT

[#22]

Posted: 2/1/2006 5:49:01 PM EDT

[#23]

My 24'' heavy barrel varmiter has a RRA m-4 stock on it right now. Just built it, can't afford a second upper yet.

Posted: 2/1/2006 5:51:41 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
I dont care about looks I dont own a 20 incher but when I do it will probably have a MagpulM93B on it

Posted: 2/1/2006 5:52:42 PM EDT

[#25]

I just don't know....

16" or 20" for an iron sight gun with a M93B...

'Tag' I suppose...

Posted: 2/1/2006 5:55:47 PM EDT

[#26]

This topic comes up every so often.

The consensus seems to be, by my observation, that...

It's strange looking, but functional.

GM

Posted: 2/1/2006 6:23:37 PM EDT

[#27]

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Edwin907, nice gun! Can I ask what BUIS that is on it? Also, what scope mount is that? Thanks.

The mount is a LaRue SPR, and I think the BUIS is either a LaRue or an A.R.M.S.

Right, LaRue Tactical SPR-E and a KAC 600m BUIS.

Posted: 2/2/2006 6:41:19 AM EDT

[#28]

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Do shoot with an offhand stance?

If you mean "offhand" as opposed to from a bench/rest, yes except for sigting optics or shooting my varminters from their bipods.

If you mean a "traditional high-power offhand" stance, no - I shoot my ARs "hunkered down."

Why?

Posted: 2/2/2006 7:11:52 AM EDT

[#29]

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If you mean a "traditional high-power offhand" stance, no - I shoot my ARs "hunkered down."

Why?

That's what I meant. It seems that for most people, it is awkward to use a combat shooting stance with a fixed stock, unless they are quite tall.

Posted: 2/2/2006 7:13:16 AM EDT

[#30]

20inch AR10 with M93A.

Great combo.

Posted: 2/2/2006 7:13:26 AM EDT

[#31]

I do, it's a flat top Colt with an ELCAN...now i would post some pics but my photobucket account wont let me in for some reason.

HUNTER.

Posted: 2/2/2006 7:15:44 AM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
I just don't know....

16" or 20" for an iron sight gun with a M93B...

'Tag' I suppose...

You mean like this.....

Posted: 2/2/2006 7:39:17 AM EDT

[#33]

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If you mean a "traditional high-power offhand" stance, no - I shoot my ARs "hunkered down."

Why?

That's what I meant. It seems that for most people, it is awkward to use a combat shooting stance with a fixed stock, unless they are quite tall.

Gotcha! (6'3", long arms

)

Posted: 2/2/2006 7:47:52 AM EDT

[#34]

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If you mean a "traditional high-power offhand" stance, no - I shoot my ARs "hunkered down."

Why?

That's what I meant. It seems that for most people, it is awkward to use a combat shooting stance with a fixed stock, unless they are quite tall.

Gotcha! (6'3", long arms )

That will do it.

Posted: 2/2/2006 8:24:47 AM EDT

[#35]

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I just don't know....

16" or 20" for an iron sight gun with a M93B...

'Tag' I suppose...

You mean like this.....

Now THAT I like!

Funny you post that, mine would look almost identical! Nice set up!

Posted: 2/2/2006 8:28:52 AM EDT

[#36]

i think i may have to buy an A4 upper

Posted: 2/2/2006 8:51:36 AM EDT

[#37]

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If you mean a "traditional high-power offhand" stance, no - I shoot my ARs "hunkered down."

Why?

That's what I meant. It seems that for most people, it is awkward to use a combat shooting stance with a fixed stock, unless they are quite tall.

Gotcha! (6'3", long arms )

We must be twins.

Posted: 2/2/2006 9:00:15 AM EDT

[#38]

I like the A2 stock myself... the cheek weld always lines up the sights for me and the stock (and I imagine good coll. stocks too) doesn't wiggle or anything like that.

But for a trunkgun/hiking gun I would go 16" pencil with a 4-pos car stock.

Posted: 2/2/2006 10:01:04 AM EDT

[#39]

Here's mine: hug.gif

http://i1.tinypic.com/n2kb3p.jpg

Posted: 2/2/2006 11:38:24 AM EDT

[#40]

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I just don't know....

16" or 20" for an iron sight gun with a M93B...

'Tag' I suppose...

You mean like this.....

coloradoshooting.org/ipw-web/gallery/albums/mi19/blaster_with_text.sized.jpg

Now THAT I like!

Funny you post that, mine would look almost identical! Nice set up!

Just something about iron sights....

CMT Numbered upper
Bushmaster Carry Handle
Bushmaster 20" 1/7 Govt profile barrel
MI two piece rails
TD VFG and rail covers
Bushmaster lower
MagPul MIAD grip
MagPul M93B stock
MagPul Trigger guard

Without the rails its light and points as good as a carbine for me. No batteries to die, and no optics to break. Greatest cheek weld since my Vltor A1 rifle stock. Balance is great with the 93B and stock handguards. A little nose heavy with the rails.

Posted: 2/2/2006 11:39:33 AM EDT

[#41]

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The only thing that's "taboo" about that is that it's a Colt SP1 upper...

(if it's not, sorry for the mistake)

Huh? Those uppers are PRIMO! WTF are you talking about?

What I'm saying is that it should be restored to the original SP1 spec. i.e. fixed A1 stock, A1 grip, triangular HGs, etc.

Posted: 2/2/2006 11:44:47 AM EDT

[#42]

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I just don't know....

16" or 20" for an iron sight gun with a M93B...

'Tag' I suppose...

You mean like this.....

coloradoshooting.org/ipw-web/gallery/albums/mi19/blaster_with_text.sized.jpg

Now THAT I like!

Funny you post that, mine would look almost identical! Nice set up!

Just something about iron sights....

CMT Numbered upper
Bushmaster Carry Handle
Bushmaster 20" 1/7 Govt profile barrel
MI two piece rails
TD VFG and rail covers
Bushmaster lower
MagPul MIAD grip
MagPul M93B stock
MagPul Trigger guard

Without the rails its light and points as good as a carbine for me. No batteries to die, and no optics to break. Greatest cheek weld since my Vltor A1 rifle stock. Balance is great with the 93B and stock handguards. A little nose heavy with the rails.

Cool, yeah I think I'd stick with the stock handguards myself