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Reviews & Ratings for Stern Defense RAB-AD Series Rapid Attach Buttstock Adapter — 38 reviews

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Stern Defense RAB-AD Series Rapid Attach Buttstock Adapter
Stern Defense RAB-AD Series Rapid Attach Buttstock Adapter
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Great Upgrade for Compact Transport

by Andrew, Gear Expert from IL, United States Written on February 13, 2023
Unlike most people using this product for AR Pistols, I actually installed it on my AR i have set up for long range shooting. That gun has a 20" barrel and a precision stock so it's quite long and does not fit in any of the dozens of gun cases I already own. Rather than buy yet another gun case to take up space in my closet, I gave this a try. Sure enough, this took of just the right amount of length to fit my rifle nicely into several of my existing cases for easy transport to and from the range. I did not experience any issues with the release button disengaging during shooting as another reviewer claims, and frankly I don't see how that would happen unless your trying to hold your gun in a way that engages the button. Over all this is a great product and highly recommend it.
Most Helpful Positive Review Really good....but not perfect
Over all the fit and finish of this item is great. It looks really nice and the concept is really cool. I ordered several of these to play with, but I have only installed on a CMMG Banshee 300 Series in 9mm. I currently had a Law Tactical folding adapter installed, but I didn't like how thick the fo...
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Most Helpful Negative Review Great concept, major design flaw
The only reason I gave the product a 2 star rating was because of a design flaw. While shooting it at the range my hand would accidentally hit the button to remove the stock causing it to disengage. It happened repeatedly unless I fired one shot at a time but any rapid fire my hand would eventually ...
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RAB-AD removable stock device

by Mike, Verified Owner from OH, United States Written on November 11, 2025
This is an extremely nice product. I had considered a folding stock, but they were more expensive, and the folded gun ends up being very thick. With this, I can disconnect the stock in one second and then pack my AR pistol in a backpack. Putting it back together is just as fast. Once together, it’s as solid as a rock. It’s extremely well built with good instructions, including all needed tools. I was able to put in on in 15 minutes. I highly recommend.
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Takedown AR Pistol

by BeardMountain, Verified Owner from VT, United States Written on September 16, 2025
This was a 5 minute install that gets my AR pistol with an 8.5in barrel to fit in my 10/22 charger take down bag. Highly recommend.
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Solid lockup

by wiski, Verified Owner from SD, United States Written on July 30, 2025
Really surprised as to how solid this adapter is on my AR15. I have Law Tactical folding adapters, and honestly I think I like this one better. Sure you have to attach the stock/brace to use the gun, and remember to put it in your range bag, but it is just as fast as the folding types.
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Works perfect

by CJ, Verified Owner from AZ, United States Written on July 23, 2025
Very well built, simple to install (hardest part of installation is if you have a staked Castle nut to deal with). Quick Easy takedown and reconnect.
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Stern Defense RAB-AD

by Boricua, Verified Owner from AL, United States Written on July 5, 2025
It works fenomenal like the black color matches with the lower and upper it’s a piece of art
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Nice adapter!

by J34n, Verified Owner from NJ, United States Written on April 22, 2025
I have been eyeing this adapter for a while. It's working well for my preferences and is quite easy to install. I recommend this if you are looking for an adapter.
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Better then the law Tactical folder

by Tommy, Verified Owner from MI, United States Written on February 4, 2025
Better than the law Tactical folder i have.I love the braking down for a book bag
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RAB-AD Rapid Attach Buttstock

by weave27, Verified Owner from GA, United States Written on January 17, 2025
Great product solid construction and easy to put on
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rapid attachment butt stock

by Bravo1, Verified Owner from SC, United States Written on December 22, 2024
Read the reviews and cannot see why there's any that are negative. Was easy to install, and it works well. I would say the release button spring could be a bit stiffer but other than that it is great.
Pros:
  • Quick and easy to use
  • makes for easier transportation in smaller compartments
Cons:
  • None
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Great kit to make a compact bag gun

by AvsB, Verified Owner from TX, United States Written on December 20, 2024
I liked the Law folder but it kept the rifle way to "thick" to stuff my my bag. The Stern device is a great alternative to make a compact bag/truck gun. Lock up is simple but strong.
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