MaDuce Posted February 7, 2013 Report Posted February 7, 2013 I just got mine in the mail today. I am very happy with it. I always though the original ACS was a great design but had the fatal flaw (at least as far as my wallet goes) of having those battery compartments on the side, making it way too bloated for my taste. So when I learned that Magpul now makes one without the battery compartments (ACS-L or Adaptable Carbine/Storage - Light) I immediately ordered it. I attached it to my .308 and it proved to be a tight and perfect fit. I don't have (or want) a regular ACS to compare it to but based on what I have seen and remember, it appears that the width is right in between the Magpul MOE butt and the regular ACS butt. This actually turned out to be perfect. It doesn't bloat out enough to interfere with handling or anything but bulky enough to give you a good cheek mounting platform. Both look and feel are just right. On top of all that; unlike the ACS, the ACS-L doesn't need an external tool to remove the butt from the buffer tube. It comes off the same way as the MOE butt. In fact, I think the butt adjustment and take down parts on the ACS-L are exactly the same as on the MOE. I know it's a matter of personal preference here but the fitting of the stock as a whole matches my body perfectly. I figured I'd get this to hold me over until I could afford a UBR and then sell it. But I like the ACS-L so much that I think I am going to stay with it and skip the UBR. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Now I just need to get one for my AR-15. So, if you like the ACS design but dislike it's "bloated" side profile, the ACS-L will probably be the stock for you. Oh, and it's also between $20 and $30 cheaper then the regular ACS.
EasyEJL Posted February 7, 2013 Report Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks for posting this. I'm still in a tossup between the CTR, STR and ACS (L or not), so at least its good to get a confirmation that the ACSL is a nice stock. have you shot with it already?
Robocop1051 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Posted February 7, 2013 So far I have the CTR, the ACS and the ACS-L (and a few others that are not Magpul)Personally, I think they all serve a purpose. If you need/want storage the ACS is a great stock. By far it is my favorite just for comfort. I use the storage on mine for all sorts of things. The CTR is nice for weight and ease of use. It can also be fitted with a cheek riser. As for the ASC-L, it fills the gap between the two for comfort and use.
blue109 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Posted February 7, 2013 Agree...I think the ACS L is my go-To stock from here on out. Weight is relatively close to the others like it....priced nice....locks up tight as a fixed stock and I like the way it looks more than the str. The cheek weld is perfect and allows me to transition to my offset optic with no repositioning. Just a slight " roll" of the rifle.
unforgiven Posted February 7, 2013 Report Posted February 7, 2013 RRA operators stock is my fav,just thought I'd throw that out there <lmao> <laughs>
Robocop1051 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Posted February 7, 2013 The forgotten step-children from the RRA family are always poking their heads in to remind us they're still around. You just have to hit them with a stick till they crawl back into their holes.
edgecrusher Posted February 7, 2013 Report Posted February 7, 2013 I use the ACS on all my rifles, except my OBR, which wears a PRS
unforgiven Posted February 7, 2013 Report Posted February 7, 2013 The forgotten step-children from the RRA family are always poking their heads in to remind us they're still around. You just have to hit them with a stick till they crawl back into their holes. Why I oughta :box1: <lmao> Hey we got feelings too <laughs>
Robocop1051 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Posted February 7, 2013 Why I oughta :box1: <lmao> Hey we got feelings too <laughs>I should've mentioned that the RRA guys usually troll in pairs.... I'm sure the other one will poke his ugly mug up soon.
Rsquared Posted February 8, 2013 Report Posted February 8, 2013 I should've mentioned that the RRA guys usually troll in pairs.... I'm sure the other one will poke his ugly mug up soon. <lmao> <lmao> <lmao>
98Z5V Posted February 8, 2013 Report Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks for posting this. I'm still in a tossup between the CTR, STR and ACS (L or not), so at least its good to get a confirmation that the ACSL is a nice stock. have you shot with it already?The STR fuckin' rocks, man. <thumbsup>First one I've used, on this one - great, great buttstock.
blue109 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Posted February 8, 2013 The str and acs seem to serve the same purpose with differing aesthetics. for some reason I love the way the ACS looks. Many people hate it (most likely the reason the STR was made) cant loose either way. I know magpul stocks are for noobs and KoolAid drinkers while all the real operators are using LMT and VLTOR...but they work and I like them.
planeflyer21 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Posted February 8, 2013 Hunh?!What about Tapco?! <laughs>Jon
Robocop1051 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Posted February 8, 2013 I know magpul stocks are for noobs and KoolAid drinkers while all the real operators are using LMT and VLTOR...but they work and I like them.I hear what you're saying, but... I've been a cop for 10 years in a pretty major California metropolis. We have about 20 agencies and over 1,200 LEO's here. In that time, I've only seen 1 LMT SOPMOD stock (and that guy is FAR from being considered an "operator"), and I've never seen a VLTOR on duty.... The rest are Magpul or old MilSpec M4 CAR stocks... You can call us Noobs and KoolAid drinkers, but we use what works. Magpul wouldn't be as successful as they are, if they weren't the best on the market. There are companies that come close. I'll even say some are equal. But I can't say there is a company that makes a better product.
MaDuce Posted February 8, 2013 Author Report Posted February 8, 2013 I hear what you're saying, but... I've been a cop for 10 years in a pretty major California metropolis. We have about 20 agencies and over 1,200 LEO's here. In that time, I've only seen 1 LMT SOPMOD stock (and that guy is FAR from being considered an "operator"), and I've never seen a VLTOR on duty.... The rest are Magpul or old MilSpec M4 CAR stocks... You can call us Noobs and KoolAid drinkers, but we use what works. Magpul wouldn't be as successful as they are, if they weren't the best on the market. There are companies that come close. I'll even say some are equal. But I can't say there is a company that makes a better product.Mr. Robobot. Back when Magpul wasn't making anything but their... well, magpul device, I was sketching up and even prototyping some rifle furniture that looked suspiciously like most of what Magpul is producing now and some of my unique features now scattered among various magpul products. I shouldn't have to tell you that I have refined the snot out of them but unfortunately lack the resources and ambition to do anything with them. If I WERE producing my own designs, I'd take them over Magpul any day. Get that project of yours going and YOU'LL be making a better product.Dozens of my ideas have been ripped off by the gun industry. In every single case, they watered down their "rip off" product from the original design.
MaDuce Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Posted February 9, 2013 Here you go. For some reason my camera blurred up every attempt at a straight side shot. Probably just time of day and need for a new camera.
MaDuce Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Posted February 9, 2013 HECK YEAH!! I am waiting for some materials to arrive for making cocobolo pistol grips. I may keep one and either sell the other or give it to Mr. Robobot. Either way, I think Cocobolo will probably make a nice finishing touch to that set.
98Z5V Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 That's a good lookin' stick, man. <thumbsup>
Rsquared Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 That's a nice touch with the red in-lay on the magwell. Me like.
MaDuce Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Posted February 9, 2013 Yep. I originally went with gold but gold didn't fit well with the surrounding colors, so I went to red.
survivalshop Posted February 9, 2013 Report Posted February 9, 2013 This is my first one & I like it .
MaDuce Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Posted February 10, 2013 COOL!! That looks awesome! Hay, is that Addax Tactical's multi-caliber billet lower receiver?
Robocop1051 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Posted February 10, 2013 I'll play too....Magpul ACSMagpul ACS-LMagpul CTR[img width=810 height=255]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b4/robocop1051/Mega%20NiB%20Race/b2744065-f215-4daf-8ea7-66053b9fb75d_zps9c9617e2.jpgMagpul PRS <---------Fake gun
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