Wishes for a UBR Minimalist Stock

[GOST]

I would like to see Magpul make a version of the UBR that looks similar to MFT's Minimalist stock.

[UWone77]

Funny you mention that. Someone sent Stick a picture of his own version of a cut down UBR. I thought it actually looked pretty good. For a true "minimalist" stock however, the UBR seems too heavy to start with, even if you do cut it down.

Here's the pic:

[GOST]

I like it, Magpul needs to start making these.

[nobodyspecial]

I really like that!

[FortTom]

I like it, Magpul needs to start making these.

GOST, why don't you just buy a MFT? You can shed a lot of weight by removing the useless recoil pad.
I never got that on a 5.56 that recoils like a BB gun. Especially if one is using a muzzle brake.

FT

[GOST]

Cause I want a UBR minimalist and a MFT. Also that Kryptek Typhon Ferrari that's posted all over the internet.

[zarmbie_killer]

Funny you mention that. Someone sent Stick a picture of his own version of a cut down UBR. I thought it actually looked pretty good. For a true "minimalist" stock however, the UBR seems too heavy to start with, even if you do cut it down.

Here's the pic:

That looks great, I love the UBR but it's just stupid heavy.

[Dr Tran]

I love my MFT BMS. Contrary to much I've read it's perfectly snug. Not too loose or tight but just right. And it's 4 oz lighter than my CTR with the fat buttpad.

I'd love to see a Magpul version, also.

[Pyzik]

I wonder what removing that much material did to the stock's rigidity and integrity.

I've got a UBR too that I am thinking about dumping for a lighter stock (on my carbine). Think I'll save the UBR though for a SPRish build.

[FortTom]

I love my MFT BMS. Contrary to much I've read it's perfectly snug. Not too loose or tight but just right. And it's 4 oz lighter than my CTR with the fat buttpad.

I'd love to see a Magpul version, also.

DT,

If you don't want that weight on your CTR, just do what I do and take it off. Except for a full auto, or burst mode gun, I don't see the use for it anyway. By that I mean, that the recoil of a 5.56 is pretty minimal, I'd bet you wouldn't notice it after a while. Just a thought,

FT

[tact]

I don't get the weight complaining. So a CTR is near .8 pounds and the UBR a little bit north of an additional half a pound........(.7)......

[Pyzik]

I don't get the weight complaining. So a CTR is near .8 pounds and the UBR a little bit north of an additional half a pound........(.7)......

One could say the CTR is only HALF the weight of the UBR. (Close enough)

[FortTom]

I don't get the weight complaining. So a CTR is near .8 pounds and the UBR a little bit north of an additional half a pound........(.7)......

Tact,

For me, it's not complaining, it's this. I'm trying to build as light weight rifle as I can, but I have to make some sacrifices here and there. Starting with a 1lb 3oz. barrel and a light weight MI SSK (their version of KeyMod) hand guard. I went with the 15" instead of the 12" for various reasons. I also like the MagPul MOE + with the rubberized grip over a standard grip which is lighter. An Epsilon Muzzle Brake adds a few ounces to offset some of the savings on the barrel. Finally an Aimpoint T1 and mount. So I'm taking a little "useless" weight off, where I can, one area being the "recoil" pad. Add a set of polymer MBUS sights and a Noveske hand guard cover/w hand stop and you've added maybe 4oz. (think of it in pounds) and it doesn't take a lot to start adding the weight back into the rifle.

It's not a matter of complaining, it's a methodical way to shed a couple of ounces, which could easily add up to a pound or more, wherever I can. So, you're looking at .8lbs or with the UBR 1.3 lbs. I'm going the other way and removing a few ounces from the CTR.

FT