I was in the market for a new stock for my recently approved form 1 SBR.
Candidates were the Troy PDW and MVB arc. Neither were exactly what I wanted, as the JP customs captured spring was another item I decided I was going to get. Since they both used shorter buffer tubes, the JP wasn't going to fit.
I was able to justify the price, as the JP spring is about $130 by itself, and the other stocks are in the $400 range. This one I picked up at Black Rain Ordinance for $450 shipped. And I got a free single-point sling with it.
Overall I am pretty happy with my purchase. Two things were just a little bit unexpected.
1. The stock was supposed to be the same length (when fully extended) as the collapsible carbine stock. It ended up being a little bit shorter. Not much, but just under an inch.
2. The castle nut is permanently attached to the buffer tube. This isn't a huge deal, but I was not able to use either of my castle nut wrenches to torque it down. Pics show it below.
On to the pics.
Packaging:
Included sling:
Main assembly and JP spring:
The castle nut:
Back end (same aluminum material as the rest of the rear piece. No padded end:
Underside:
Length Comparisons:
Weight comparisons 1192g (Maxim) vs 985 gr (Magpul MOE) (adds 207 grams) both included the buffer and spring:
Trying to tighten the castle nut:
JP spring from the carrier end:
Assembled, extended
Clearance of guide rods, fully collapsed:
Haven't had it to the range yet, but I will report back and add to this thread.
I can say the length difference between the magpul and this one is a non-issue. I never ran the magpul fully extended, usually one to two notches shy. This one is 100% comfortable either fully extended or one notch in as well.
Hopefully the tube doesn't come loose while shooting it. I'll keep an eye on it when I am out. If I have to, I may grab a strap wrench and give it a nudge.
Hope this helps y'all decide if you're in the market.
