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magpul acs or str, which would you choose?
2/10/2012 1:23:37 AM
there is really not much difference. Im gonna order tomorrow but cant decide on the look i want.:-)
got it.
got it.
2/10/2012 1:29:49 AM
<末 This one.
2/10/2012 1:41:24 AM
Originally Posted By KILLERB6:
<末 This one.
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what he said
2/10/2012 2:30:07 AM
STR........I had a ACS and didn't like the extra length of it.
2/10/2012 9:30:14 AM
Originally Posted By mvician:
STR........I had a ACS and didn't like the extra length of it.
STR........I had a ACS and didn't like the extra length of it.
Isn't it only about a inch difference?
2/10/2012 9:35:45 AM
I just ordered an STR last night over the ACS. Although I have to admit I probably will own an ACS at some point in the future on another build... but it will be a while till I get to that.
2/10/2012 10:38:39 AM
Originally Posted By skt4271:
Isn't it only about a inch difference?
Originally Posted By mvician:
STR........I had a ACS and didn't like the extra length of it.
STR........I had a ACS and didn't like the extra length of it.
Isn't it only about a inch difference?
Roughly yes, enough that I didn't care for it.
2/10/2012 11:46:53 AM
Originally Posted By PlinkerMO:
I just ordered an STR last night over the ACS. Although I have to admit I probably will own an ACS at some point in the future on another build... but it will be a while till I get to that.
I just ordered an STR last night over the ACS. Although I have to admit I probably will own an ACS at some point in the future on another build... but it will be a while till I get to that.
I'm kinda thinking the same thing, may be ar10 and get the acs later.
2/10/2012 12:24:49 PM
I had the ACS––now I have the STR––-the cheek weld seems better, its a bit lighter––and over all is asthetically more pleasing to my eye.
2/10/2012 12:43:32 PM
I've got ACSs and CTRs right now and one thing I found I like about the ACS is the first position (fully close) is very usable to me, more so than the CTR.
2/12/2012 9:31:34 AM
Originally Posted By sgwlower:
I had the ACS末now I have the STR末-the cheek weld seems better, its a bit lighter末and over all is asthetically more pleasing to my eye.
I had the ACS末now I have the STR末-the cheek weld seems better, its a bit lighter末and over all is asthetically more pleasing to my eye.
I have an ACS and like the cheek weld. My present build I wanted to try something else. I was thinking about the STR and wasn't sure about some concerns I had which you just answered, actually all three.
You just helped me make my decision, STR for me.
2/12/2012 10:40:07 AM
Glad to hear it! Good choice!
2/12/2012 11:13:13 AM
Originally Posted By sgwlower:
Glad to hear it! Good choice!
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x457/800mZero/DSC_5146.jpg
Glad to hear it! Good choice!
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x457/800mZero/DSC_5146.jpg
Did I get that sticker and done dummy rounds with yours?
2/12/2012 12:15:31 PM
No on the sticker, yes on the dummy round .
2/12/2012 4:12:52 PM
Originally Posted By sgwlower:
No on the sticker, yes on the dummy round .
No on the sticker, yes on the dummy round .
i like that, looks good, is that the factory bcg? it looks titanium.
2/12/2012 5:02:08 PM
Nope spikes nickle boron coated.
2/13/2012 6:20:24 PM
I've got an ACS, and while I really like it, it is HEAVY. I am considering going to something lighter, but not sure what yet.
2/13/2012 9:39:57 PM
hope you dont mind, but i may have to steal your sticker idea.
mines a piston, i think i may get my BCG keraote thing. you think it will hold up to the use.
mines a piston, i think i may get my BCG keraote thing. you think it will hold up to the use.
2/13/2012 9:59:32 PM
Originally Posted By sgwlower:
Glad to hear it! Good choice!
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x457/800mZero/DSC_5146.jpg
Glad to hear it! Good choice!
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x457/800mZero/DSC_5146.jpg
That looks great, but what happened to the foliage? That foliage thread, the one you posted a lot in, inspired me to build my last one foliage
2/13/2012 10:10:46 PM
Considering I took the sticker idea for the magpul guys I guess I won't mind:)
2/13/2012 10:20:17 PM
Originally Posted By locknloadNM:
That looks great, but what happened to the foliage? That foliage thread, the one you posted a lot in, inspired me to build my last one foliage
Originally Posted By sgwlower:
Glad to hear it! Good choice!
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x457/800mZero/DSC_5146.jpg
Glad to hear it! Good choice!
http://i1182.photobucket.com/albums/x457/800mZero/DSC_5146.jpg
That looks great, but what happened to the foliage? That foliage thread, the one you posted a lot in, inspired me to build my last one foliage
Still have all the foliage parts to switch it back, was looking for a change!
2/13/2012 11:55:26 PM
OP, what size rifle do you have? I think it matters if you care about balance. I have a 16" midlength and even though the ACS stock is considered heavy by some, it balances my rifle how I like it. I love the cheekweld on it. On my next gun which will be 11.5 or 12.5, I'll probably get the STR.
2/14/2012 7:35:46 PM
Originally Posted By TrackSol:
OP, what size rifle do you have? I think it matters if you care about balance. I have a 16" midlength and even though the ACS stock is considered heavy by some, it balances my rifle how I like it. I love the cheekweld on it. On my next gun which will be 11.5 or 12.5, I'll probably get the STR.
http://i43.tinypic.com/1zbrk2c.jpg
OP, what size rifle do you have? I think it matters if you care about balance. I have a 16" midlength and even though the ACS stock is considered heavy by some, it balances my rifle how I like it. I love the cheekweld on it. On my next gun which will be 11.5 or 12.5, I'll probably get the STR.
http://i43.tinypic.com/1zbrk2c.jpg
mine is the standard 16" carbine, its a piston so its a little heavier in the front that i'd like. so maybe the STR will make it balance a better.
2/18/2012 2:33:37 AM
Originally Posted By sgwlower:
I had the ACS末now I have the STR末-the cheek weld seems better, its a bit lighter末and over all is asthetically more pleasing to my eye.
I had the ACS末now I have the STR末-the cheek weld seems better, its a bit lighter末and over all is asthetically more pleasing to my eye.
My thoughts exactly. I too had an ACS, now have the STR.
2/18/2012 2:37:03 AM
Originally Posted By spyderboy03:
I've got an ACS, and while I really like it, it is HEAVY. I am considering going to something lighter, but not sure what yet.
I've got an ACS, and while I really like it, it is HEAVY. I am considering going to something lighter, but not sure what yet.
Uh.......ACS-L(lightweight)?
2/18/2012 3:33:43 PM
shot my STR today with the .70 asspad, must say, it feels good. balanced out my quad. if say the weight is now 60/40, with full mag.
2/18/2012 7:26:51 PM
Originally Posted By bigkracka:
Uh.......ACS-L(lightweight)?
Originally Posted By spyderboy03:
I've got an ACS, and while I really like it, it is HEAVY. I am considering going to something lighter, but not sure what yet.
I've got an ACS, and while I really like it, it is HEAVY. I am considering going to something lighter, but not sure what yet.
Uh.......ACS-L(lightweight)?
I've had this thing for at least a year now. I am thinking more along the lines of a CTR. I will probably go with something like a Samson Evolution to lighten up the front.
Looks good skt!
2/19/2012 2:01:45 AM
Just finished up my new build.. 16" Noveske Recce. went with the STR. Great feel. Love the cheeks.
2/21/2012 3:20:03 PM
+1 on the cheeks, it gives me a more natural line of sight.
2/21/2012 6:34:38 PM
Just installed an ACS on my 16" midlength POF. Chose it because I liked the looks and also thought it might help to balance out some of the gun's front weight.
I like it alot better than the Vltor Modstock.
I like it alot better than the Vltor Modstock.
2/25/2012 4:02:59 AM
Just got my ACS today, replacing an CTR. It does balance a bit better, but I doubt I would have noticed it if some of you guys didn't mention that benefit. The main plus for me was the trap door storage. Battery tubes are nice, just hope they stay sealed since I have no expierence with this storage style at all.
Lets see how she handles on the range and in the car before I make anymore proclamations regarding the stock...
Lets see how she handles on the range and in the car before I make anymore proclamations regarding the stock...
2/26/2012 8:20:32 PM
Originally Posted By aguila327:
Just got my ACS today, replacing an CTR. It does balance a bit better, but I doubt I would have noticed it if some of you guys didn't mention that benefit. The main plus for me was the trap door storage. Battery tubes are nice, just hope they stay sealed since I have no expierence with this storage style at all.
Lets see how she handles on the range and in the car before I make anymore proclamations regarding the stock...
Just got my ACS today, replacing an CTR. It does balance a bit better, but I doubt I would have noticed it if some of you guys didn't mention that benefit. The main plus for me was the trap door storage. Battery tubes are nice, just hope they stay sealed since I have no expierence with this storage style at all.
Lets see how she handles on the range and in the car before I make anymore proclamations regarding the stock...
The way the battery compartments stay closed also concern me on mine. So far they havent opened but I keep checking them just in case. Besides that I am really liking the stock!
2/26/2012 9:18:57 PM
Has anyone installed a QD swivel on their ACS stock? If so,what are your thoughts on doing so?
Thanks,
Clint
Thanks,
Clint
2/26/2012 9:26:26 PM
Yep I installed the magpul one designed for it when I had an Acs. Worked great!
2/26/2012 10:19:56 PM
Originally Posted By sgwlower:
Yep I installed the magpul one designed for it when I had an Acs. Worked great!
Yep I installed the magpul one designed for it when I had an Acs. Worked great!
You wouldn't by any chance have a photo of that,would you?
2/27/2012 6:48:17 AM
2/27/2012 5:39:23 PM
Thank you!
2/27/2012 6:47:39 PM
No prob!
Otherside!
Otherside!
