As we wait ever so (im)patiently, let's use this post to (hopefully) make the time go by faster.
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Let's hear what you guys have in mind, feel free to post your setups in here too! Leave any negativity at the door, we have too much of it inside the (metaphorical) house already.
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I'll start with some info regarding the OEM Makasi folding stock, and what I'll be replacing it with and why:
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OEM Makasi Stock:
- Adapter: 1913 Picatinny
- Mount Function: Folding, Left
- Stock Length W/ Adapter: 8-3/4”
- Stock Length W/O Adapter: 8-1/4”
- Stock Height: 4.5"
- Weight: 1.4 lb
- Mount Height: 1.77"
- Mount Width: 1.75"
- Info provided by IRG
- All steel construction
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Make: 5KU
Model: TS-8RP Triangle Rised Cheek Stock W/ M1913 Adapter
3pc Cheek Riser: 5KU TPR Rubber Cheek Riser Pads
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- Total length = 9" with hinge
- Should still fit without interfering with the non-reciprocating charging handle (TBD, but I'm confident)
- Weighs 325g with everything assembled (folding hinge adapter, stock, cheek riser and screws)
- Without riser it weighs 300g
- Total weight = 0.72lbs
- Total Makasi stock weight = at least 1.4lbs (maybe more if folding adapter wasn't included, but I think it was)
- Twice as light as the OEM stock
- Hinge is steel, stock is aluminum
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I went with this particular stock because the hinge is steel and the stock is aluminum. It's also one of the few that I saw that uses 2 thick screws to connect the stock to the hinge, most only use 1.
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I've also seen a durability test on YouTube with similar 5KU stocks (they have a lot) where they beat the shit out of them and they're incredibly durable.
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There is also a model just like mine except its completely straight, doesn't have the raised cheek weld. In hindsight, I probably should've went with that one instead. They also come in different colours if that's your thing.
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My primary goal was to 1) reduce weight, 2) while still maintaining durability, 3) at a low cost. There are tons of options for pic rail stocks, this was the only one I could find that satisfies my 3 goals.
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It was ordered from Hong Kong, took about a month to arrive. I'm sure you'll find people scalping these soon enough on various local sale websites. I won't link anything directly, but I only paid about $115 CAD all in for the stock + cheek risers.
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NOT ALL STOCKS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE CHEEK RISERS. The stock must have two holes drilled through the top to use the exact ones I mentioned. I'd rather my face not touch cold/hot aluminum, yes I'm a huge pussy.
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Finally, I also got some rail covers both for the MLOK and Picrail and a BCM short vert grip. I'll be pairing this with a Vortex Sport 30mm Cantilever mount with a Hawke Endurance 30 FD 1.7-10x44mm and Offset Magpul MBUS Pro (back up sights).