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Posted: 11/9/2007 5:21:53 PM EDT
| I'm almost done building my first lower... all I need is the stock. The local gun shop has a 6-pos CAR stock by Tapco. It looks like all the other basic CAR stocks for sale by RRA, DPMS, etc. I thought I read somewhere that Tapco is the actual manufacturer for most of the basic collapsible stocks which are sold under the other brand names. Anyone know if this is true? |
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I googled some images of RRA and DPMS and looked on Tapco's site, they do look a lot alike. I might make a suggestion though; those all have commercial tubes. I would recommend going with a Stag Arms/CMT style stock that uses a Mil-Spec receiver extension. I picked up a Stag Arms set from DSG Arms for around $80 or less. They don't seem to sell all of them together now, but you can still get the seperate parts for that price. They have an Armalite extension for $29, a Stag/CMT stock for $40 and about $9 for the receiver extention plate and nut. You would also need a spring and buffer, I almost forgot about that. Looks like the price would be a little higher than I thought when buying it seperately. Of course you can always use this opportunity to upgrade some parts. I love the Daniel Defense extension plate with sling mount on the side. Also the Magpul CTR stock for Mil-spec extensions. I hope to pick one of those up one day for one of mine. Vltor also has a nice stock with the Modstock. Just a few thoughts. ETA: I forgot to add the cliche: check the EE for good deals. ETA: G and R Tactical has a good price on a Mil-Spec buttstock with everything you need. |
If it looks good, feels tight, and seems to be made of good quality, then buy it. But no, TAPCO does not make all the stocks out there. I have an older 4pos TAPCO stock from about 6 years ago on my sons AR, it's still holding up good and is really quite well made. |
| not to hijack your thread but what are the dimensions on Mil-Spec buffer tubes as compared to non Mil-Spec tubes? I'm looking to put a MagPul CTR stock on and am wondering if I need to replace the tube. The tube on my rifle right now is 1 1/8" diameter if that helps. |
Here is the information you seek. Right from magpul! |
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Here is the information you seek. Right from magpul! You are a god among men. |
I picked up a CAA 6 position stock at a gun show today for $35 less than they go for regularly. It's a nice looking stock and seems to be well built. I like it because it has a rubber butt pad. They come in commercial and mil spec versions. |
Tapco is an overgrown surplus store. CavArms makes stocks and handguards for RRA, Bushmaster and others so that's probably who you're thinking of. |
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