M4 Thumbhole Stock?

Acid44 · May 27th, 2013, 15:53

Before you say to search, I did, and found a thread about one that isn't made anymore which I didn't want to resurrect.

Anywho. I was wondering if there are any thumbhole/sniper style stocks currently available for M4 AEGs. Something like what an L96/SL9 has. Any ideas?

Kit · May 28th, 2013, 01:06

I have never seen any AR variant with a stock or look like that. Think your out of luck dude.

Acid44 · May 28th, 2013, 02:10

Damn. I've been looking around for hours and all I can find is a few odd pictures of one made by RIGHT or something, which looks terrible and doesn't exist anymore. I'm honestly surprised that there isn't at least one readily available thumbhole stock for M4/16s

EchoFourTwelve · May 28th, 2013, 02:22

Not sure if this is postable, but this is the closest that I found:
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...yle-handguard/
Sorry if it's not your cup of tea haha

R.I.T.Z · May 28th, 2013, 02:50

first question: why?

There was only one company that made them called right discontinued, but they were Pieces of shit, creaky and flimsy, also very few wanted them as most people found them uncomfortable. even in the RS world you won't find that many.

Your best bet would be to custom make one.
or fly to japan and track one down

T-Hell · May 28th, 2013, 07:59

Or design one and have a 3d printing company like shapeways print it for you.

I have custom barrel spacers for my kc02 from there

Acid44 · May 28th, 2013, 14:43

@Ritz - I just think it would look badass/be better for me. I'm not a big fan of the crane stock that's on mine, and even at it's fully extended position it's not quite as long as I'd like it to be, and "sniper" stocks are usually pretty damn long

@Echo - That looks gawd damn amazing. I'm still amazed that no one does this for airsoft

@T-hell - I probably could do that, but it seems to me like the tolerances in airsoft guns are pretty tight, especially when it comes to something that would be housing a motor/bolted to the gearbox

Are there any adjustable stocks that go out maybe 2 inches further than a standard crane stock? Or maybe some sort of extra long buffer tube?

darkshift · May 28th, 2013, 14:46

It's not surprising at all that no one does this for airsoft as it is not in demand.

Acid44 · May 28th, 2013, 14:48

I'd figure there would be at least one out there, though. There has to be at least a few people other than myself who would want it

wind_comm · May 28th, 2013, 15:07

I've wanted one for the longest time. anybody who's ever seen the "Carter special" has wanted a thumbhole stock.

Stealth · May 28th, 2013, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acid44

@Ritz - I just think it would look badass/be better for me. I'm not a big fan of the crane stock that's on mine, and even at it's fully extended position it's not quite as long as I'd like it to be, and "sniper" stocks are usually pretty damn long

You do know that the reason why thumbhole stocks were even made in the first place was only to address and circumvent the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994 surrounding pistol grips.

Alright so, the crane stock (which has a pretty long length of pull at fully extended position) is too short, and the sniper style stocks are too long? WHAT?

Are you looking to get the LOOK of the thumbhole stock or is this more about the length of pull?

Acid44 · May 28th, 2013, 15:20

@Wind - Just googled that. Eww. Too short/oldschool looking for my taste

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth

Alright so, the crane stock (which has a pretty long length of pull at fully extended position) is too short, and the sniper style stocks are too long? WHAT?

No, no. I just meant that sniper style stocks are long, not too long. The right amount of long, from my limited experience. And yeah, it's more about the length, looks are a bonus

Hectic · May 28th, 2013, 15:36

M16 full stock or a "stubby" full stock (tho the stubby is only about the length of a crane stock on the seccond or third stop)
Or a 416 style E1 stock. They are a crane type stock but are a bit longer due to the butt pad they have

Acid44 · May 28th, 2013, 15:47

I was looking at 416 stocks, how do the butt pads on those feel? It looks like it'd be a bit odd with the way it's tapered

Hectic · May 28th, 2013, 16:31

They are quite comfortable. They fit well into the shoulder and the shape makes it good for going from a rdy position to a firing position. Handy when menuevering in CQB or in the dense bush as you can keep the rifle shouldered and point it up or down to turn corners or work around trees.
Yes i agree it looks sort of odd but it is really functional.
If you catch me at a game you can try it out.

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May 27th, 2013, 15:53	#1
Acid44 Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	M4 Thumbhole Stock? Before you say to search, I did, and found a thread about one that isn't made anymore which I didn't want to resurrect. Anywho. I was wondering if there are any thumbhole/sniper style stocks currently available for M4 AEGs. Something like what an L96/SL9 has. Any ideas? __________________ Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?

May 28th, 2013, 01:06	#2
Kit Ride Sleds! Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kitchener+Cambridge, Ontario	I have never seen any AR variant with a stock or look like that. Think your out of luck dude. __________________ Retired.

May 28th, 2013, 02:10	#3
Acid44 Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	Damn. I've been looking around for hours and all I can find is a few odd pictures of one made by RIGHT or something, which looks terrible and doesn't exist anymore. I'm honestly surprised that there isn't at least one readily available thumbhole stock for M4/16s __________________ Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?

May 28th, 2013, 02:22	#4
EchoFourTwelve Enjoy's Tight Groupings from behind in his Tight Pants Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Toronto, ON	Not sure if this is postable, but this is the closest that I found: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...yle-handguard/ Sorry if it's not your cup of tea haha __________________ Guardians of Asgaard - KF14 "tight pants, tight groups, "

May 28th, 2013, 02:50	#5
R.I.T.Z Crackers Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Shwa	first question: why? There was only one company that made them called right discontinued, but they were Pieces of shit, creaky and flimsy, also very few wanted them as most people found them uncomfortable. even in the RS world you won't find that many. Your best bet would be to custom make one. or fly to japan and track one down

May 28th, 2013, 07:59	#6
T-Hell Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba	Or design one and have a 3d printing company like shapeways print it for you. I have custom barrel spacers for my kc02 from there __________________ Tim Rhino Living http://www.nordicbattlegroup.ca

May 28th, 2013, 14:43	#7
Acid44 Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	@Ritz - I just think it would look badass/be better for me. I'm not a big fan of the crane stock that's on mine, and even at it's fully extended position it's not quite as long as I'd like it to be, and "sniper" stocks are usually pretty damn long @Echo - That looks gawd damn amazing. I'm still amazed that no one does this for airsoft @T-hell - I probably could do that, but it seems to me like the tolerances in airsoft guns are pretty tight, especially when it comes to something that would be housing a motor/bolted to the gearbox Are there any adjustable stocks that go out maybe 2 inches further than a standard crane stock? Or maybe some sort of extra long buffer tube? __________________ Why are you wearing that stupid man suit? Last edited by Acid44; May 28th, 2013 at 14:46..

May 28th, 2013, 14:46	#8
darkshift Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo, Ontario	It's not surprising at all that no one does this for airsoft as it is not in demand.

May 28th, 2013, 14:48	#9
Acid44 Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	I'd figure there would be at least one out there, though. There has to be at least a few people other than myself who would want it __________________ Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?

May 28th, 2013, 15:07	#10
wind_comm Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Calgary/Vancouver	I've wanted one for the longest time. anybody who's ever seen the "Carter special" has wanted a thumbhole stock. __________________ too busy tinkering to play.

May 28th, 2013, 15:47	#14
Acid44 Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Scarborough, ON	I was looking at 416 stocks, how do the butt pads on those feel? It looks like it'd be a bit odd with the way it's tapered __________________ Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?

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