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FlamingDragon

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Posted: 4/7/2024 9:04:57 PM EDT

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Which one do you like better?

I have an A2 style rifle I started off with an A2 stock. It shot pretty good with it but then I thought I'll try an A1 stock. I had that A1 on there for a little while and it was good too, but I decided today to switch back to my A2 stock and oh man what a difference. You wouldn't think that 5/8" would make that much of a difference but it does. What I noticed was the recoil with A1 stock just isn't there with the A2. For me the A2 just fits so tight in the pocket, it's just solid, stable and doesn't give at all. I've heard haters for the A2 but for me it's the best. I'm 5'11" and got long donkey kong arms though.

_DR Member Joined May 2003 Posts 59303 EE 100% (18) TX, USA	Posted: 4/7/2024 9:31:04 PM EDT [#1] I find the A2 too long. A1 is the perfect length imo.
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mak0 Joined May 2007 Posts 15927 EE 100% (56) PA, USA	Posted: 4/7/2024 9:31:42 PM EDT [#2] I prefer A1 length personally but for taller people the extra length of the A2 might be preferable. For average height people I think most would prefer the A1.

ICU I See You... Joined Nov 2001 Posts 12390 EE 100% (67) NY, USA	Posted: 4/7/2024 9:33:29 PM EDT [#3] A1 w/ an A2 buttplate...
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HighpowerRifleBrony Member Joined Dec 2013 Posts 21736 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 4/7/2024 9:40:55 PM EDT [#4] Court Short.
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myitinaw Men for Others Joined Jan 2005 Posts 35575 EE 100% (21) USA	Posted: 4/7/2024 9:41:31 PM EDT [#5] Quote History Originally Posted By ICU: A1 w/ an A2 buttplate... View Quote Yup
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Deadsquiggles High Functioning Child Joined May 2015 Posts 1191 EE 95% (21) VA, USA	Posted: 4/7/2024 10:08:02 PM EDT [#6] Even at 6’2” with long arms, I prefer the A1.

03RN Brown Coat Joined Jul 2015 Posts 44669 EE 100% (78) NH, USA	Posted: 4/7/2024 10:31:23 PM EDT [#7] I prefer the A1 with the a2 buttplate. The a2 is certainly fine though. It does get to be a stretch when wearing layers though.
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556Cliff Joined Sep 2003 Posts 11600 EE 100% (1) WA, USA	Posted: 4/7/2024 10:37:03 PM EDT [Last Edit: 556Cliff] [#8] Quote History Originally Posted By HighpowerRifleBrony: Court Short. View Quote That's the ticket. Just need someone to start making them. Hard to vote one way or the other in the poll because I prefer the materials of the A2 stock, but it's too long even though I'm 6'-2".

Strela Member Joined Mar 2001 Posts 36720 EE 100% (170) TX, USA	Posted: 4/7/2024 11:34:29 PM EDT [#9] A1. Sure wish someone would start offering the Colt CS again. I like full-stocked carbines.
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AR18 Joined Jun 2001 Posts 19890 EE 100% (45) FL, USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 12:32:04 AM EDT [#10] Quote History Originally Posted By ICU: A1 w/ an A2 buttplate... View Quote This the best of both worlds.

77Bronc Retired Machinery Engineer Joined Nov 2001 Posts 20872 EE 100% (135) LA, USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 10:48:47 PM EDT [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By AR18: This the best of both worlds. View Quote I would buy 10 A1 stocks if I could find a good supplier
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lew Michigan J. Frog Joined Sep 2005 Posts 16039 EE 100% (16) WY, USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 11:08:30 PM EDT [#12] A2's alright, but I find the A1 length just fine and works better with layers and armor.
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Son_of_Sven Joined Jan 2011 Posts 499 EE 100% (13) TX, USA	Posted: 4/9/2024 2:36:20 PM EDT [#13] Voted A1. I took a minty A1 type E that I had and combined it with a 16" PSA premium upper and a TA11 for a nicely balanced carbine.

John-in-austin Joined Jul 2012 Posts 41286 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 4/9/2024 2:46:08 PM EDT [#14] Good question, I've been bouncing around the idea of dropping all my collapsible stocks and replacing them with the A1. It's just more comfortable. I don't have to worry about body armor or heavy coats so they are just not needed.

twistedcomrade Member Joined Apr 2004 Posts 16854 EE 100% (14) TX, USA	Posted: 4/9/2024 6:29:18 PM EDT [#15] I didn't know an A2 butt plate would fit correctly on an A1 stock. I'm going to try that out now.
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rightwing87 Joined Jan 2010 Posts 9916 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 4/10/2024 9:26:23 AM EDT [#16] Either is fine with me, but I think the A2 looks odd with a barrel shorter than 20-18in

SecondAmend

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Posted: 4/10/2024 8:16:10 PM EDT

[#17]

I have an A1 stock left over from an AR I owned years ago. And I have an AR that came with an A2 stock. So in ARFCOM fashion, I bought an A5 length buffer tube and MagPul CTR stock to replace the rifle length buffer tube and A2 stock with a solid lock up adjustable stock that anyone can love, hate, or regard with indifference. And I have a left over parts drawer with two stocks - A1 and A2, and a rifle length buffer tube.

MHO, YMMV, etc.

Strela Member Joined Mar 2001 Posts 36784 EE 100% (170) TX, USA	Posted: 4/11/2024 1:14:16 AM EDT [#18] Quote History Originally Posted By rightwing87: Either is fine with me, but I think the A2 looks odd with a barrel shorter than 20-18in View Quote I don't. 14.5". Makes a handy melee weapon. Would prefer a CS stock tho. Attached File
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DvlDog Joined Oct 2001 Posts 10969 EE 100% (3) GA, USA	Posted: 4/11/2024 3:49:33 AM EDT [#19] A2 because Im 6’5” and have orangutan arms.

myitinaw

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Posted: 4/11/2024 4:50:50 AM EDT

[#20]

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Originally Posted By 77Bronc:

I would buy 10 A1 stocks if I could find a good supplier

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Originally Posted By 77Bronc:

Originally Posted By AR18:

This the best of both worlds.

I would buy 10 A1 stocks if I could find a good supplier

@77Bronc

Linemount makes repros, but I don't own one.
I can't testify as to their quality or accuracy.

https://linemount.com/product/linemount-retro-m16a1-buttstock-type-d-fits-ar15/

https://linemount.com/product/linemount-retro-m16a1-buttstock-fits-ar15/

A socialist may indeed be academically superior.
And yet, they are most certainly emotionally retarded.

Public education is the opiate of the masses.

MRW Fugitive from the Thought Police Joined Mar 2001 Posts 31179 EE 100% (71) FL, USA	Posted: 4/11/2024 6:26:42 AM EDT [#21] This is a Cav Arms A1 from Fulton
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M1A4ME Member Joined Apr 2008 Posts 19293 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 4/11/2024 7:38:51 AM EDT [#22] I'm 6'3" tall with arms/build plenty big enough to shoot with an A2 but I just don't like them. The A1 is just more comfortable for me. I've put them on several AR rifle builds and even one carbine build.
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tiger222 Member Joined Oct 2004 Posts 2048 EE 100% (123) NC, USA	Posted: 4/14/2024 4:49:07 PM EDT [#23] iirc the longer stock was as a result of HEL's suggestion of making the stock 1" longer to allow for better placement for the eye behind the A2 sight. The 5/8"th was the compromise. I like them both, all depends on the build.
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HighpowerRifleBrony Member Joined Dec 2013 Posts 21752 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 4/14/2024 6:48:06 PM EDT [#24] Quote History Originally Posted By tiger222: iirc the longer stock was as a result of HEL's suggestion of making the stock 1" longer to allow for better placement for the eye behind the A2 sight. The 5/8"th was the compromise. I like them both, all depends on the build. View Quote How much longer is a retro AR10 lower receiver from the grip?
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