AR furniture

[LUCKYDAWG13]

hey all
im thinking about putting some new furniture on my AR what i would like to know is it worth it to switch to Magpul
right now i have the stock furniture that came on my RRA its just a plane Jane AR. i use it for HD and target. also
if you can post a pic of how you have yours set up that would be great
thanks

[Davidk]

Magpul rocks

[Cmm_3940]

Magpul makes a variety of stuff. I love my PRS, and also have some of their smaller bits and pieces, but wouldn't touch a lot if thier stuff, because to me it just looks overpriced for what you get compared to the many other manufacturers out there making the same quality parts.

ETA the PRS stock requires a fixed rifle length upper extension (buffer tube, spring, and buffer). It won't fit the adjustable length carbine tube. The extra parts don't cost much compared to the price of the stock itself, and I thought it was worth the extra effort to get the stock I wanted.

[Doc Highwall]

Just yesterday my order from Brownell's arrived with my Magpul PRS stock that I put on my Encore rifle using a Choate M-4 pistol grip and AR buffer tube. The stock from Magpul works and looks great and I would not hesitate to buy another one.

[tomme boy]

I like the plain old A2 stock for target.

[bruce drake]

Does Target mean Highpower Rifle matches or plugging away at Tactical Rifle match or 3-gun run and shoot? For Highpower matches, I would say stay with the A2 or go with one of the specialized Match Rifle stocks that have even more adjustment points to customize to your shooting style than the MagPuls.

Magpuls have decent reviews from most everyone who have used them, but you have to ask yourself will the added cost of the After-Market stock raise your scores equally or shrink the groups sizes of the rifle?

Bruce

[Mauser48]

Magpul is definently worth it. I have the tan handgaurd and ctr stock on mine. Way better than standard stuff.color looks great too

[Doc Highwall]

Bruce, one thing I have learned from shooting small-bore position is the rifle has to fit you, think ergonomics. I just added a Magpul PRS to my Encore rifle and now I do not have to raise my cheek off the rifle in order to look through the scope, a great improvement for me.

[country gent]

For target covers alot of disciplines NRA High Power, Tactical, 3 gun. and others. NRA sevice rifle is what it says rifle is in militry configuration as issued at least the outside, inside is anything goes and rifle must have a 4 1/2+ trigger. NRA match rifle allows alot more leway as to stocks, pistol grips, sights, barrels, triggers and handgaurds. My service rifle is a colt H bar with 1/2 min sight conversion, jewel 2 stage stage trigger, and float tube under the hadgaurd. My AR match rifle is diffrent story all together. It has an adjustable butplate ( hieght length cant) and a adjustable cheek piece ( length and hieght. ) these are mounted to the buffer tube no stock on it. Hand grip is a modified A2 to fit my hand. Barrel is 26" krieger stainless 1-7 twist with port moved forward 4". Handgaurd is aluminum vented for cooling slotted for handstop and adjustable for cant. SIghts are warner rear RPA ladder front apetures. Bolt release is moved over to reach from right side with trigger finger. Its pad is inside trigger gaurd slightly behind mag release. Magpull is supposed to be good Ive seen it but never used any personally. I have 2 uppers built for the match rifle the spare is one I converted to flat top from a armalite service rifle second I got at a very good price as the carry handle was slightly bent. Both are basically the same set up other than athe spare has a lilja barrel on it. Decide what you want need and if possible handle some rifles set up that way to see if you do like the modifications first. Most of mine can be replaced with standard if need be. The adjustable butt and cheek piece are screw clamp on. The modified bolt release is a pin away from a standard being back in. The biggest change is a good trigger either single stage or 2 stage, Giesels are very good right now. I have jewels in my rifles as the giesel wasnt available when I built my rifles. Get a good adjustable trigger and set it where you re comfortable with it and a short break.

[detox]

Compass Lake Engineering just built me an A4 upper with their free floated hand guard and heavy Douglas barrel. It is chambered using their special reamer. Rifle is a heavy sucker, but easy to hold steady. Now I need to get some better open sites for it (no scope).

I do not like aftermarket furniture.

[dragon813gt]

Since you asked for pictures here is mine.



Mid-Length MOE handguard and CTR buttstock. Nothing special but it makes for a light handy rifle. I'm still not sold on ARs and I built this as an exercise because I could.

[bruce drake]

Doc, I understand setting the rifle up for your shooting style. I just placed an 8" sight extension tube on a 20" barrel to allow me to use iron sights a bit better as my eyes age and don't adjust as easily to the front sight.

[seagiant]

Hi,
Yes! Magpul is a gunbuilders dream company as they put out tough ergonomic gear at a fair price! Here is my build with a Spike's Tactical upper/lower and Daniel Defense CL,HF middy barrel with BCG!

[Doc Highwall]

Here is a picture of the Magpul PRS stock on my Encore rifle chambered in 7mm BR.

[Cmm_3940]

Here's my varmint setup with the Magpul PRS stock. There's nothing lightweight about this AR.





Recipe:

DPMS lower receiver
Midwest Industries billet upper
RRA 22" Heavy SS bbl, 1-8", Wylde chamber
Les Baer Custom national match BCG
Magpul PRS stock
Timney competition trigger
JP Enterprises adjustable gas block
Burris Fullfield II 4.5-14x42
Burris AR-P.E.P.R.
BCM Gunfighter charging handle med
Blackhawk aluminum quad rail
Blackhawk QD sling swivel
Blackhawk sling adapter
ERGO low profile rail covers
CMMG LPK
DPMS standard buffer
JP Enterprises tuned buffer spring
KNS Lower pins
LWRC standard buffer tube
Magpul XL trigger guard aluminum
Mako rubberized pistol grip
Phase 5 EBRv2 Extended Bolt Release
Seekins billet mag release button
Del-Ton gas tube
YHM Predator flash hider/brake

[MaryB]

DPMS complete lower, delton BCG, no name slick side upper, DEZ match grade barrel, Midwest Industries free float hand guard, forget for the gas block and since it is out of sight...

[beroen]

I found One of these for a mill spec M4 stock for $19 shipped on Amazon it was the best $20 spent on a ar part yet http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0063I...110_SY165_QL70


I like the ergo grip

[GrizzLeeBear]

Doc, I understand setting the rifle up for your shooting style. I just placed an 8" sight extension tube on a 20" barrel to allow me to use iron sights a bit better as my eyes age and don't adjust as easily to the front sight.

Bruce, got any pics of your bloop tube?

[bruce drake]

LOL,

I just took it off yesterday! Found I didn't require the 8 extra inches if I placed the front sight block at the end of the 20" barrel (gained 4 extra inches on the sight radius) and I used a low-profile block to hold the gas-tube for semi-action operation.

Bruce

[John Allen]

I have switched my AR's over to magpul. I really like them. The grips feel nicer in my hands and M4 stocks are awesome