So I'm slowly building my first AR15, which is also my first rifle build. Every AR around in local stores, which ain't many, have adjustables (though pinned). I'm wondering what to go with for my first build, adjustable or fixed? I've been reading about length of pull, how to determine it, etc..,  and without actual trigger time it's hard to say what I'm gonna like. Should I go with an adjustable and see how it feels at home, then pin it, or go with a fixed, like the ARFX Skeleton Stock (which I like the look of)? Thanks guys.

I'm planning on going with a Magpul Fixed Carbine stock on the gun that I'm working on now if I can ever get the castle nut off of the buffer tube extension.

I went with that stock after trying it out on a buddy's gun and deciding that I like the length of pull it creates with the bonus being that I don't have to worry about pinning it


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I love the magpul fixed carbine stock, it fits over a regular buffer tube and doesn't require any pinning. Plus they make extended rubber butt plates for it so you can increase the length of pull

 

hope this helps

I really like the fixed carbine stock too.  keeps things simple

Its a matter of personal pref. Get whichever one you feel you'll like the best...if its adjustable, set it to desired length and pin it...if its fixed, nothing to worry about...just make sure your over all length is 26" or greater.  

i started out with arfx stock ' and changed it a couple of days later to ace  ar entry stock. It was a litter shorter but what i liked.

I have the ACE ARFX, which is nice. I'm planning on going with the ARFX-E (shorter version) for the next build. You can always get an adjustable and have it pinned. Ask around and see if someone has one you can try out.

There's a relatively easy answer. How tall are you?

 

If you are short, IMO go with the carbine buffer, and something like the magpul fixed carbine stock.  It's basically the least hassle/most adaptable combination for a reasonable price. 

 

IF you are tall, you can go with something like the ARFX, which you can run with no butt pad, the thin butt pad, or the deep butt pad. 

I have the ACE ARFX, which is nice. I'm planning on going with the ARFX-E (shorter version) for the next build. You can always get an adjustable and have it pinned. Ask around and see if someone has one you can try out.

That's what I went with. It's a little short but I like it. I may swap out the grip for a MOE K-2. I think then it'll be perfect.

That's what I went with. It's a little short but I like it. I may swap out the grip for a MOE K-2. I think then it'll be perfect.

 

Nice , Looks like my M&P 15

There's a relatively easy answer. How tall are you?

 

If you are short, IMO go with the carbine buffer, and something like the magpul fixed carbine stock.  It's basically the least hassle/most adaptable combination for a reasonable price. 

 

IF you are tall, you can go with something like the ARFX, which you can run with no butt pad, the thin butt pad, or the deep butt pad. 

 

6', roughly 235lbs. My hands are bigger than normal but my arms are regular length, I guess. I'm thinking going adjustable now for my first cuz I can....wait for it...adjust it.   Otherwise, I might be stuck with a stock too long.  Then again...I wonder if I could cut down the tubing on the ACE ARFX it it's too long....hmmm...

I forget but I think its only 2-3" difference from arfx vs entry stock. 

Here's the side by side diff.  this is not me. haha

6', roughly 235lbs. My hands are bigger than normal but my arms are regular length, I guess. I'm thinking going adjustable now for my first cuz I can....wait for it...adjust it. Otherwise, I might be stuck with a stock too long. Then again...I wonder if I could cut down the tubing on the ACE ARFX it it's too long....hmmm...

You can't cut the skeleton stock. The "tubing" is your buffer tube. The stock slides over it.

The Magpul FCS may be a little small for you without adding an additional butt pad.

 

I just installed one this morning and the LOP feels pretty close to that of a Warsaw length AK stock.

 

It feels okay for me (I'm 5'8" and medium build) but I could see it feeling short for someone 6'+ without the thicker butt pad.

 

6', roughly 235lbs. My hands are bigger than normal but my arms are regular length, I guess. I'm thinking going adjustable now for my first cuz I can....wait for it...adjust it.   Otherwise, I might be stuck with a stock too long.  Then again...I wonder if I could cut down the tubing on the ACE ARFX it it's too long....hmmm...

Its def costly but a nice/different option is the Magpul PRS Stock. Some adjusting features to it that makes it great and it is also NOT a collapstible stock. Ive asked a couple of gun shops by me and they said its perfectly NJ legal without needing any type of pinning because it does collapse. 

 

https://www.magpul.com/products/prs-gen3-precision-adjustable-stock

Go with your basic cheap adjustable stock and pin in to your liking.  After you shoot and handle your rifle for many rounds, you will then know what type of stock you need.

 

Don't get caught up trying to buy upgraded parts for your first rifle.  Enjoy the simplicity of an entry level rifle (which will still out shoot most of all AR15 owners) and then your money will be spent wisely.

Love my Magpul fixed carbine stock. While I live and mostly shoot in PA, I'll pull off the adjustable stock and slide this over the buffer tube. One screw and its permanently attached at the same length I normally use on the collapsible.

 

Not adjustable but the next best option.

I have the Magpul fixed on two of my builds. In looking at it, it doesn't seem it would be too hard to make it semi adjustable. An inch or so anyway. Maybe file a slot for the screw add some kind of spacer to take up the slack on the tube. I wonder how "they" would look at that. Or if they were looking at it, would you already be in trouble...  

I have the ACE ARFX-E on my 300 BLK OUT and added the butt stock spacer and recoil pad to bring it back another 2". So you're not stuck with the length of the short ARFX-E but would be on the length of the ARFX.