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December 5, 2011, 10:07 PM | #1 |
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Sorry for a dumb question-But
What exactly is a "Sporter Stock" and how does it differ from a regular stock.
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December 5, 2011, 10:18 PM | #2 |
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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.
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December 5, 2011, 10:22 PM | #3 |
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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 5, 2011, 10:28 PM | #4 |
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As a rule sporter refers to hunting type stock as opposed to a military type.
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December 8, 2011, 03:01 PM | #5 |
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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... |
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