BrianF from United States, TN Public Profile

I have installed quite a few AK stocks over the years. Most have required a bit of "fitting" but the one thing all of them have had in common (except for this one) is TWO freakin' screws to install them. Magpul was like, "nah, that's lame". If I had bothered to read the reviews first, I would not have been surprised to see a hardware package that would make IKEA give 2 thumbs up. Except I think IKEA would include some spares. Most complaints about this stock are that one of the screws is too short (same experience here) and that the weld nuts are prone to stripping. So far, that's not an issue. I did have to make a trip to the CO-OP to buy ONE screw to complete this install. At least there was no filing required. But talk about over-engineering a product!! I actually like the way the stock feels, but I have to remove a star for a few complaints. First of all, if the short screw is an issue, they should include a longer one just in case. Also, there is a QR code printed both on the box, and inside the box for installation instructions. Now this might just be some nitpicking on my part, but it would really be nice if that QR code took you to the directions for your particular model, instead of a link where you have to scroll down to find it. C'mon Magpul. Do better. The model is PRINTED ON THE BOX for FOX sake! If you're going to the trouble of printing separate boxes for different models, you can come up with individual QR codes as well.
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