Cutting A2 stock

[97F1504RAD]

Why on earth would you not trim the hammerhead grip instead of ruining the stock?

[Junkie]

The issue with trimming the Hammerhead is at that point it's less well supported legally. A DOJ expert testified that it isn't a pistol grip... but if you modify it, it might become one.

I'd consider picking up an MOE rifle stock.

[saki302]

You aren't fundamentally altering the shape of the hammerhead at all. It still does the same thing, you'd just be shaving the back to fit with the stock. Still no way to put your thumb web under the top of the trigger.

[Junkie]

Depends on how much you change it.

[therealnickb]

Kind of lost track of this thread, but took the little beast out today...

Fill with with foam when all set. Will add very minor structural support and will eliminate the hollow sound.

I trimmed a little more and didn't add any material. No noticeable extra noise and I don't think I ruined the stock.....

A couple 5 shot groups at 9/16". The final group (bottom center) was 10 rounds and I measured it at 13/16". Not bad IMO for factory ammo and a monkey at the bang switch. (I gangked the first shot.) Baer certainly did their part!

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[therealnickb]

Silly question-

Isn't it easier and cheaper to cut the back of the grip to fit the stock perfectly flush? Or with a 1/4" gap if desired?

Probably, but I'm not super thrilled with the hammerhead. If a better option comes along, I'll replace it and sell it. Might be easier to do if the hammerhead is unmodified.

[Whiterabbit]

you can do the same with the A2. Rock it till something better comes along and then sel..... oh.

[therealnickb]

you can do the same with the A2. Rock it till something better comes along and then sel..... oh.

I like the A2. The length is perfect for me. I also didn't want to monkey with Baer's build in any way. If they would have used a carbine length buffer tube, I would have gone with a Thordsen.

I may end up using some JB weld as suggested.