Magpul UBR stock...... worth the money?

Zaydok Allen · Mar 2, 2011

I have decided to undertake my first personalized AR project. I'm going to buy a POF in 5.56. I handled one, and loved it, except for the stock. The VLTOR stock is ok, but I'd like to have more of a fixed cheek weld. Thus I have arrived at the Magpul UBR stock.

I'm just looking for some feedback from UBR owners as to the quality and value. Is it worth a $209 price tag? That's the cheapest I can find it, unless someone knows of a better deal.

Thanks all.

Rokman · Mar 2, 2011

I have one that I spent about that much on it and I like it ok, but I like my Magpul CTR stocks just as much or better.

HorseSoldier · Mar 3, 2011

I really like the UBR on my AR. Adds some weight to the weapon, but really gives full stock sort of feel to an adjustable stock.

Chopdoktor · Mar 3, 2011

I have an original (and now sadly discontinued) Magpul M93b stock, which evolved into the UBR. Ergo makes the F93, which is a licensed clone of the Magpul original, with a few tweaks. It provides the solid cheekweld like the UBR, with better looks (in my opinion) and a much lower price, too. Just a suggestion.
---> http://www.getgear.us/Ergo_F93_PRO_Stock_Stock_Black_8_Position_with_Buf_p/EG4925.htm

Z-Michigan · Mar 3, 2011

I have a UBR on one lower and another in a box. The green ones are $199 at DSG Arms.

If you want a tele-stock, it is the best in terms of durability and features. You pay for it in cash and weight. Cheekweld is good but not quite equal to a fixed stock.

I have an Ergo F93 also. It's really cool and lighter than the UBR. I don't think it will hold up as well. I wouldn't put it on a "serious use" gun, but it's good for anything less.

If you don't require a tele-stock, this new stock is really, really solid with great cheekweld, and is a lot less money:

http://www.stagarms.com/product_info.php?cPath=19_28&products_id=373

Note, that's $90 for everything you need, buffer tube and all. I have one waiting to be painted and installed.

ForumSurfer · Mar 3, 2011

I have a carbine upper and a bushmaster varminter special upper that I picked up at a steal. I'm seriously leaning towards a UBR stock because I can get a good cheek-weld for long distance shooting and still have a great collapsible stock for the carbine.

I really like the UBR on my AR. Adds some weight to the weapon, but really gives full stock sort of feel to an adjustable stock.

I just switched from a magpul moe to a standard a2. It is much more user friendly when it comes to getting a cheek-weld and a solid feel. Do you feel the ubr gives you a better cheek-weld and better feel than a standard a2? Does the weapon still remained neutrally balanced or is it more rearward balanced? Thanks for any advice in advance.

Dionysusigma · Mar 3, 2011

I've got two ARs, one with an A2 and the other with a UBR.

Do you feel the UBR gives you a better cheek-weld and better feel than a standard A2?

To me, it's actually about the same. No "pillow" feel like the Vltor, LMT SOPMOD, or EFX-1, but still nicely consistent.

Does the weapon still remained neutrally balanced or is it more rearward balanced?

The A2 and UBR are about the same weight. Extended vs. retracted, the UBR does impart a slightly noticeable shift in CG, but nothing too drastic.

For what it's worth, the A2 is paired with a 20" gov't-profile barrel, and the UBR is with a 16" lightweight barrel.

Zaydok Allen · Mar 3, 2011

I've had an A2 stock on a 24" barreled gun. It was ok and I'm familiar with the weight. I sold that gun because I never shot it, and decided I wanted something a little more "handy". I'm looking for a little more of a battle rifle feel. I've become much more of a pistol type, short to mid range shooter, but I feel naked without an AR at my disposal. I love revolvers, but well, there's just some things a revolver won't do.

I do a lot of shooting year round, so I definately want a telescoping stock to accomodate heavy or lighter clothing. (Keeping LOP the same that is) I guess I like the added weight, to balance what is already a nose heavy riffle. I'm not overly concerned with overall weight exceding 11 or 12 pounds. That's what my last AR weighed empty. My taste in riffle length has just changed. I know a lot of people will probably scold me for ignoring weapon weight, but I'm a big guy. (6'3" 210 lbs with a regular weight lifting regiment) I'm more concerned with manuverability and speed.

Thanks for the information guys. More coments are welcome.

Z-Michigan · Mar 3, 2011

It's a very solid stock, so if you don't mind the weight, it may be what you're looking for.

Here's OD green for $199:
http://dsgarms.com/ProductInfo/MAG330-OD.aspx

They also have foliage for the same price.

Zerodefect · Mar 4, 2011

Yes for 18"+ rifles, no for carbines.

A carbine with a 1x optic seems better suited to a Magpul ACS stock IMO.

Prion · Mar 4, 2011

For my carbine I went CTR but I might pair a UBR with a BCM SPR upper at some point.

Bartholomew Roberts · Mar 4, 2011

If you are the following type of shooter, the UBR has a lot of characteristics you are going to like:

1. Like to shoot with your head further back on the stock (no nose-to-charging handle cheek weld) and/or you like to run the stock more than one or two positions from closed.

2. You prefer a stock with a wide range of LOP adjustment; but you can't stand having any wiggle or play in the stock.

3. You want to be able to go from collapsed/storage to a preset length quickly and easily.

4. You prefer a heavier rifle that is well balanced compared to a lighter rifle that is a bit nose-heavy

5. You prefer a more sloped stock than the A2; but less sloped than the Crane stock.

Are you going to like them $200? I can't answer that.

Zaydok Allen · Mar 4, 2011

Hey I meant to ask if the enhanced butt pad (0.7") has any real advantage. I guess it would increase the LOP a little, but AR's don't kick much, and they sure don't make you sore. Well maybe if your shooting over 1000 rounds in one session it would. Thoughts?

Bartholomew Roberts · Mar 4, 2011

I can think of two handy uses for the butt pad:

If you are mounting the UBR on either a non-AR weapon (shotgun for example) or one of the heavy caliber AR conversions.

The other use is if you are wearing plates up front and the plastic stock is sliding around on the plate. The rubber pad will make it a little more sticky.

Dionysusigma · Mar 4, 2011

The UBR butt "plate" that comes standard is rubber.

Prion · Mar 4, 2011

I agree that the 'enhanced butt-plate' is probably not necessary except for those that are recoil sensitive, old and frail, really small, or weak.

Bartholomew Roberts · Mar 4, 2011

Ah, missed that he was talking about the enhanced butt pad. In that case, the only thing I can see is if you need more LOP or a non-AR.

TonyAngel · Mar 5, 2011

The UBR is a good solid stock. I tend to use them in applications where I would prefer a fixed A2, but having a collapsable stock would just make life a lot easier.

My subjective opinion is that they add some weight where it is needed and make all of my rifles feel better balanced and makes extended offhand shooting easier. I get much less fatigued with extend strings when using a UBR.

Zaydok Allen · Mar 5, 2011

Thanks for all the feedback all. I think I will buy one, but hold off on the enhanced butt pad until I see what the LOP is like.

Rail Driver · Mar 5, 2011

I like my UBR quite a bit. It gives my rifle a look and feel that I am comfortable with. I recommend getting the upgraded strike plate and buttpad, but that's just my opinion.

Magpul UBR stock...... worth the money?

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