Sorry for a dumb question-But

gilfo · December 5, 2011, 10:07 PM

What exactly is a "Sporter Stock" and how does it differ from a regular stock.

Thanks

federali · December 5, 2011, 10:18 PM

A sporter stock is indeed the regular stock by another name as opposed to "tactical" stocks designed primarily for law enforcement needs such as pistol grip, folding stock etc.

armoredman · December 5, 2011, 10:22 PM

Not neccesarily, some "sporter" stocks are made to avoid stupid rules, like this vz-58 Sporter stock with "thumbhole" grip.

Same rifle some time later with folding stock, non "sporter/sporting" and anethema in some states and locales.

Law enforcement has nothing to do with it, I liked the heads up of a red dot, and the folding stock meant it took less room for storage.

nate45 · December 5, 2011, 10:28 PM

As a rule sporter refers to hunting type stock as opposed to a military type.

thedaddycat · December 8, 2011, 03:01 PM

A "Sporter" or "Thumbhole" type stock is meant, at least in some cases, to provide a way around generally foolish and stupid regulations like these:

http://www.jud.ct.gov/JI/criminal/gl...aultweapon.htm

Detachable magazine, yes, but no "Pistol Grip" if it's a "Thumbhole" stock and them you can still have the dreaded "Assault Bayonet Lug" or one of the other "high crime" features like a grenade launcher...

December 5, 2011, 10:07 PM	#1
gilfo Senior Member Join Date: February 29, 2008 Posts: 307	Sorry for a dumb question-But What exactly is a "Sporter Stock" and how does it differ from a regular stock. Thanks

December 5, 2011, 10:18 PM	#2
federali Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2011 Location: Nassau County NY Posts: 378	Same same A sporter stock is indeed the regular stock by another name as opposed to "tactical" stocks designed primarily for law enforcement needs such as pistol grip, folding stock etc. __________________ Int'l Assoc. of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors

December 5, 2011, 10:28 PM	#4
nate45 Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,746	As a rule sporter refers to hunting type stock as opposed to a military type. __________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."- Thomas Jefferson ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ (>_<)

December 5, 2011, 10:22 PM	#3
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	Not neccesarily, some "sporter" stocks are made to avoid stupid rules, like this vz-58 Sporter stock with "thumbhole" grip. Same rifle some time later with folding stock, non "sporter/sporting" and anethema in some states and locales. Law enforcement has nothing to do with it, I liked the heads up of a red dot, and the folding stock meant it took less room for storage.

December 8, 2011, 03:01 PM	#5
thedaddycat Senior Member Join Date: September 25, 2011 Posts: 388	A "Sporter" or "Thumbhole" type stock is meant, at least in some cases, to provide a way around generally foolish and stupid regulations like these: http://www.jud.ct.gov/JI/criminal/gl...aultweapon.htm Detachable magazine, yes, but no "Pistol Grip" if it's a "Thumbhole" stock and them you can still have the dreaded "Assault Bayonet Lug" or one of the other "high crime" features like a grenade launcher...