A2 Stock Kits

[Aero Denezol]

I would like to try an A2 stock on my rifle length AR.

I know Rock River and Palmetto offer a US made mil-spec A2 Stock Kit. A lot of people also seem to like the UTG/Leapers, which is made in Taiwan.

Which of these is the best option? Is there any difference between them?

Many thanks in advance,

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[DirectDrive]

RR or Palmetto would be good.
Also anyone supplying NM products would be selling an authentic A2 buttstock.
White Oak
Compass Lake

I've read complaints about Armalite A2 buttstocks having a thin shell.

I consider UTG/Leapers to be a junk brand.
They are trying to make inroads with their Pro line, but they sealed their fate being associated with airsoft stuff.

 

[kott0n]

I've bought a few high end mil spec collapsible stocks over the years and I probably couldn't tell them apart from a recent UTG I grabbed. Pretty surprised at the quality. I had a bone stock A2 rifle and it needed a new bubblegum.

Not sure on A2 style quality from them but they appear to of improved.

 

[Heyjoe]

Never bought utg and most likely never will. Buy once cry once.

 

[Gator Monroe]

Windham Weapony makes one too a little better than RRA ...

 

[jordanka16]

I've gotten several off eBay, a2 and a1 stocks from military rifles, I got a nice set of triangle handguards there too, just waiting for the right build

 

[Aero Denezol]

Thanks fellas, looks like UTG/Leapers is out.

Never bought utg and most likely never will. Buy once cry once.

Good to always remember this^^^

 

[Gator Monroe]

Thanks fellas, looks like UTG/Leapers is out.



Good to always remember this^^^

I have a green RRA A2 stock (NIW ) as a spare ,wish I had gone Windham Weaponry ...

 

[Aero Denezol]

I have a green RRA A2 stock (NIW ) as a spare ,wish I had gone Windham Weaponry ...

You've got my attention.. Can you tell me what about the Windham stock is better? Is it more and better metal components, sturdier, better fit, etc..

 

[Gator Monroe]

You've got my attention.. Can you tell me what about the Windham stock is better? Is it more and better metal components, sturdier, better fit, etc..

The WW stock is a favorite of the Retro M16A2 crowd at ar15.com , it most likely does not have metal door ( Like E Series A1 or Colt USGI A2 ) but the quality is noticeable , you can get the Stock body then order the Colt or USGI metal door & parts from Numrich & Sarco , USGI takeoff stocks from them too , peruse the Retro AR 15 / M16 section of arfcom and the A2 section just below it and there are several in depth recent thread trees there now on A2 stock providers and quality reviews

 

[Aero Denezol]

I see Numrich has the USGI stocks, without buffer/spring, etc. I think once I add the cost of the stock and the hardware kit it's hovering around $90. Windham has a complete kit for $79 w/ free shipping .. So Windham it is.. Placing my order today, very happy

Thank you to everyone

 

[DirectDrive]

I see Numrich has the USGI stocks, without buffer/spring, etc. I think once I add the cost of the stock and the hardware kit it's hovering around $90. Windham has a complete kit for $79 w/ free shipping .. So Windham it is.. Placing my order today, very happy

Thank you to everyone

Post up some pics when you are done.
Not enough A2's around.....love 'em...some of the new schitt just doesn't have any soul.

 

[Gator Monroe]

CMMG Dedicated 22 lr Build with NMA2 upper built on CMMG lower

 

[Gator Monroe]

Colt A2 USGI upper & McKay A2 lower built around USGI parts ( Call it my Area 51 Security rifle build )

 

[Gator Monroe]

ArmaLite AR10A2 ( Circa 1997 build) and AR15A2

 

[feedthemlead]

The ones I have pulled off of some of the DPMS models you could crack nuts with! Check and make sure they have a metal trap door, I find these are more robust and built to milspec.