DOUBLE STAR AR-15 ARFX Skeleton Stock Fixed Mil-Spec BLK

This is a well-made product with tight tolerances. Just follow the instructions and make sure everything is aligned before tightening. If you don't have a compressor, use a bit of dish-soapy water to slide the pad on the tube. When the soap dries it will be tight; if you use oil or WD40 the pad will always spin on the tube.Use the short screw to seat the frame, then remove it and use the long screw to mount the the butt pad. The result will be a tight mount with zero flex or rattle. While the length of pull is only 1/2 longer than my collapsible stock, it feels very different (better) and mounts quicker (I shoot an Aimpoint PRO).

This stock looks good. With the use of an air compressor it is a really fast install. Be warned, do not over tighten the button pad. It has a cheap plastic frame molded into the rubber and if you Crack this you just jacked up your but pad. Also do not over tighten the sling adapter. Mine did not thread in until it was flush. My remedy for this was more torque, wrong answer. ...the screw broke off in the mounting hole and I had to drill it out and ended up booger in my threads. If this had a metal but pad frame and qd fitting for a sling it would be 5 star but as is it gets only 2. I understand it was my own fault for over tightening, it still leaves me disappointed.

Stock is simple, lightweight and durable. I have been using for 2 years now on my 3GUN rifle with no issues. The length of Pull can be a bit long, I removed the Rubber Pad and run skateboard tape on the Aluminum butt, my optic doesn't have long eye relief so this was necessary, Still a great stock and I would recommend.

The stock itself is rock solid and everyone and their cousin seems to use these stocks in IPSC rifle at least here in Finland. If I were to build an AR now, I would probably go with this stock again. However, I am not pleased with the recoil pads. It seems that the pad has a plastic frame in it and the frame will break into tens of little pieces rather easily after a while. They should make the frame out of aluminium.

very lightweight but very strong stock perfect for my troy MCS for my M1A very easy to put on

I have the shorter version of this stock (CQB length) that I used in my dedicated AR .22, VZ-58, FS556 and M870 shotgun in combination with the ACE folding stock mechanism. This is one strong comfortable skeleton stock that truly adds value and aesthetics to the gun. Well worth the money and highly recommended.

Great fit and for the price, its the best stock out there.

Nothing is ever perfect. This IS a great stock. Even though my AR is a carbine, I dislike collapsible style carbine stocks. I much prefer a fixed stock. Make sure you purchase a A2 buffer tube/spring/ . . . if you are replacing a collapsible stock.

Installation is extremely simple, and only took a couple of minutes. Provided you follow the advice to oil the foam collar before installing. Everything fit perfectly. Once installed, it is not only attractive, but it's rock solid. And I really like the thick, soft rubber butt pad.

Outstanding product and well worth the money.

I bought this to replace the standard A2 style fixed stock on my AR. Even though my AR is a carbine, I dislike collapsible style carbine stocks. I much prefer a fixed stock.

Installation is extremely simple, and only took a couple of minutes. Provided you follow the advice to oil the foam collar before installing. Everything fit perfectly. Once installed, it is not only attractive, but it's rock solid. And I really like the thick, soft rubber butt pad.

Outstanding product and well worth the money.

Brownells should offer this in kit form - I ordered this stock because I liked the look of it. Then I realised that I needed an 'A-2 buffer tube, buffer, and spring if replacing a collapsible M4-type buttstock' (see left) So then I had to order A2 Rifle Stock Completion Kit 080-000-554WB Not a big deal - but prolly somthing that should be available.

Havent blown a lot of rounds through it yet, but it apears pretty sturdy. When you buy this you will need all the buffer assembly parts except the stock screw, and the extension spacer.

This is a great stock! I used it on a recent build and it was awesome. The other reviews are correct about lubricating the buffer tube - and it says so in the instructions. I did order a new buttstock screw from Brownells just in case and it was just what I needed. The comment about the cross threading I feel is a little off - as long as you properly align everything, it's a quick and easy install.
Of note, this stock is incredibly light weight. Should you be using a heavy barrel or weighty forend, expect to have a front-heavy weapon. Good for rapid fire as it helps muzzle climb, but not so good for some precision shots.
Overall - you can't beat this stock!

Save yourself the trouble. The tolerances on this thing are terrible. The buttstock won't fit on your buffer tube correctly because the screw hole is off center and you can easily cross thread the screw and ruin your buffer tube. And the rubber pad won't fit on the buttstock correctly because the hole spacing in the pad is farther apart than it is on the buttstock. I got two and they didn't fit either a Colt or a Bushmaster.

This stock really does what it should. It is solid, light,and the foam tube is comfortable. It also includes a single point sling adapter.

I am a patrol rifle instructor and build rifles for our Department operators. I have never liked adjustable stocks and have never found a collasable that has acceptable "flex." I have used A-2 style stocks since I first qualified with the A-2 in the USMC in 1984. But the weight of the A-2 stock was excessive for a patrol rifle application. The AFRX is a perfect solution. It fits excellently, and installs in minutes. I like the rubber but pad and the closed cell foam cheek piece. It seems strong and durable. The sling attachment points worked well with an Intrepid 3-point sling.

I have both, however, If you generally work in tight spaces and like the feel of a securely fixed stock over an adjustable you'll love the entry ARFX. Its shorter. Its equivalent to a collapsible stock completely collapsed. The standard A1/A2 length is great if you don't. For both stocks- some charging handles on some rifles may rub the foam tube cover but anyone who can change out a stock on an AR can remedy that small problem. Use a little oil to lubricate the inner wall of the foam tube cover when you install it. Don't worry, there isn't gun solvent or oil that will harm the foam material! I sprayed mine with lead and copper remover and left it out in the sun for three days just to see if I could get the foam to break down. I failed. I had an extra foam cover so I was able to experiment a little. Rock solid build folks! You could knock a door down with this stock. [...]

When adding this stock to a carbine, you need to also purchase a standard extension tube, spring, buffer, and spacer if the carbine has the collapsible stock. Otherwise, a nice addition to the AR platform.

Excellent stock. Lightweight and strong. It was a bit short for my 6'1" stature so I added a DPMS one inch extension. Now it it the perfect length.

One screw removes the old stock. A couple of screws and the ARFX is installed. Love the option for multiple sling attatchments. Nice butt-pad. Very solid unit!

I use this stock to shoot IPSC 3-gun. This stock allows me to run a second dot on a hand guard. When I roll this stock to use the dot i don't lose my cheek-weld. This allows for a very fast site picture. When installing the foam it help to coat the buffer tube with baby powder. The only thing I would change would to include a buffer tube.

Rock solid, great looking and lighweight. Feels and handles better than a standard A2 buttstock but is lighter and stronger, I'm replacing all my A2 stocks with the ARFX.