At first glance, it is hard to tell them a part. We are very familiar with the LMT versions of the SOPMOD so it was of great interest to see what the B5 Systems version is all about. LMT’s commercial MSRP for the stock is $199, making it a rather pricey option when compared to other aftermarket stocks. LMT’s newer version stocks include quick-detach (QD) sling swivel mounts and a more secure lock up. While the first SOPMOD stocks were made in-house at NSWC – Crane, Lewis Machine Tool (LMT) later took up the job of manufacturing the stock for military as well as commercial consumption. Anyone who has used a SOPMOD stock can testify to its comfortable use and tight fitment on Mil-Spec diameter buffer tubes. ![]() This improved stock was originally made available to Special Operations forces and has since trickled into other channels including the civilian market. It improved upon the standard collapsible M4 (AR-15) stock by increasing the cheekweld surface area and included water resistant battery storage compartments. ![]() The original SOPMOD Stock was created by the Crane division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Crane, Indiana to help better serve America’s premier warfighters.
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