corbin 621 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Hi guys. I need to start off by saying I LOVE MY TROMIX STOCK WITH LIMBSAVER PAD! It sucks up the recoil like Rosey O'Donnel sucks up milkshakes. The one thing I would change about it though would be to have it shorter. Once you add a folding mechanism (and possibly a receiver block, if you don't have a Tromix welded back plate), then add the Limbsaver pad, you're looking at a pretty long stock. It's not undo-able though. It's just a bit longer than I'd prefer. Maybe 1 or 1.5" cut down would be about right. The main time I notice it is when doing ambidextrous transition drills where you put the butt against the opposite shoulder, but keep the strong side hand on the grip. A Warsaw length stock works great for that, but I really like the Limbsaver pad. Granted, it adds an extra inch or so, but if I can get a shorter stock, it shouldn't matter. Wearing any type of heavy jacket (or body armor I'd imagine) would exaggerate this even more. Anyway, please don't misunderstand me and think I don't like my Tromix stock (or my other Tromix parts). They're great. I just wish Tromix made a shorter stock. Maybe like 7 to 7.5". Thoughts? Corbin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Hi guys. I need to start off by saying I LOVE MY TROMIX STOCK WITH LIMBSAVER PAD! It sucks up the recoil like Rosey O'Donnel sucks up milkshakes. The one thing I would change about it though would be to have it shorter. Once you add a folding mechanism (and possibly a receiver block, if you don't have a Tromix welded back plate), then add the Limbsaver pad, you're looking at a pretty long stock. It's not undo-able though. It's just a bit longer than I'd prefer. Maybe 1 or 1.5" cut down would be about right. The main time I notice it is when doing ambidextrous transition drills where you put the butt against the opposite shoulder, but keep the strong side hand on the grip. A Warsaw length stock works great for that, but I really like the Limbsaver pad. Granted, it adds an extra inch or so, but if I can get a shorter stock, it shouldn't matter. Wearing any type of heavy jacket (or body armor I'd imagine) would exaggerate this even more. Anyway, please don't misunderstand me and think I don't like my Tromix stock (or my other Tromix parts). They're great. I just wish Tromix made a shorter stock. Maybe like 7 to 7.5". Thoughts? Corbin Aside from finding another stock the simple answer is something must go... Do you really need the folding mechanism? If so then time to "Man Up" and loose the limbsaver... Less can be more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stiletto raggio 20 Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 I don't think it is unreasonable to ask for a shorter stock. I am a big guy but I shoot square to the target and generally prefer short stocks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Belloc 12 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I would like to see two different size offerings as well. If the Tromix stock was even a half inch shorter, then one would have the option of attaching it so it could fold to either side. As it is, it is just long enough to hit the charging handle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 We've got a machined aluminum stock in the works that has an integral hinge built into it. When we get that out, I'll see what I can do about machining some different lengths. I can probably get Richard Lage to make another mold for shorter polymer stocks, but if there is not enough demand for it, I hate to see him waste a bunch of time making a mold just to build a few of them. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I can probably get Richard Lage to make another mold for shorter polymer stocks, but if there is not enough demand for it, I hate to see him waste a bunch of time making a mold just to build a few of them. Tony I can definitely understand the money aspect of it all. If there's not a demand for it, you might not recoup your costs. I'm not sure if my stock can be effectively altered though. Having spent $150.00 on it, I'm unlikely to start cutting into it either. My primary reason for wanting a more Warsaw length is that off-hand transitions (where you might shoot off the left shoulder, but with the right finger still on the trigger, for a righty) is easier with a shorter stock. That's what convinced me to lose my vertical grip up front. Less tended to be more for me in this respect. Thanks Tony for making such awesome parts and such awesome versions of the Saigas. You da man! Corbin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Pate 478 Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Richard needs to keep working on those .22 mags for his MAX-11/22 conversion. Do not sidetrack the man! I need that kit! Gonna be awesome! Tony and Richard are two of the most innovative guys in the NFA world as well as the best ever in customer service. I'm proud to own both an S17 and a MAX-11. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kencrawleysc 11 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 (edited) My Better Half is a lefty. Wouldn't a reverse-able folding stock make her happy? ken Edited October 18, 2009 by kencrawleysc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Belloc 12 Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 We've got a machined aluminum stock in the works that has an integral hinge built into it. When we get that out, I'll see what I can do about machining some different lengths. Tony Looking forward to this. Any idea when we can see some pics? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Belloc 12 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) And if I may make 2 (hopefully helpful) suggestions. 1. There simply is no other aftermarket stock for the AK that looks nearly as OEM. That is in large part due to the wide attaching base that was designed to match the contours of the end of the rifle, making a seamless transition from rifle to stock. Please keep that look if at all possible/practicable. 2. Instead of the expense of a longer and shorter version, if you could just trim a half inch (perhaps 1/4 inch of length from each side) so as to give the user the possibility of a left or right side folding capability. Looking forward to the first pics! Edited October 22, 2009 by Belloc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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