Folding Stocks?

[Excalibur]

Then what do you think about the retractable one on MP5s? They're metal but don't you think they can be fragile because they aren't held together by much. You can take the stock apart very easily.

I've seen demos of them shooting the ACR and the SCAR-L with the stocks folded to show their recoil isn't so severe.

[MT2008]

Originally Posted by Excalibur

Then what do you think about the retractable one on MP5s? They're metal but don't you think they can be fragile because they aren't held together by much.

H&K retractable stocks suck, and not just on MP5s...on all of their metal long guns. They're uncomfortable, only have three length settings (fully retracted, 1/4 retracted, fully extended), and they develop a "wobble" after extended use. Look at any pictures of SF guys or SWAT units carrying MP5s, and you see many of the collapsible stocks are slanted downwards due to the wobble. That's why most people who still use MP5s now fit them with other (better) types of stocks.

[k9870]

The G3a4 stocks look more in line with the barrel for recoil control but also look like they offer no cheek weld.