Folding M1 Carbine stock for Ruger 10/22?

[cluttonfred]

Does anyone know of a WOOD-and-metal folding stock for a Ruger 10/22 that would give it the look of the M1A1 paratrooper version of the M1 Carbine?

Yes, there are folding stocks out there, but I am looking for wood, not plastic, to look like the M1A1.

If there are none, is there anyone besides me that would be interested in one? I suppose if I were really motivated I could make one and document the process.

Thanks!

 

[madcratebuilder]

I have seen M1 stocks modified to fit a 10/22 receiver. I think a original M1 folder is spendy.

 

[rcmodel]

An orginial, unmolested M1A1 folding stock is worth more then several 10/22's.

And actually, the M1A1 stock isn't all that great, as folding stocks go.

The locking notch hardware quickly wears out & gets loose in use.
It is cool looking though.



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[cluttonfred]

Wow, that M1A1 is a beautiful piece.

Just so we're clear, I am not suggesting that I do anything with an original M1A1 stock.

I am just wondering if anyone makes, or has made, a wood-and-metal folding stock that would give a Ruger 10/22 the look (and handiness) of an M1A1.

 

[rcmodel]

This one is probably the closest to it & best made.

But it's not wood.
http://www.butlercreek.com/products/stocks_solid_steel.html

Don't know how hard it would be to take off the metal and graft it to a cut-off 10/22 stock.
I haven't looked at one very close, other then fondled one at a gun-show and was kind of impressed with the lock-up.

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[66912]

Check ebay and Gunbroker for "10/2 rifle stock". Back in the eighties, a company made the stock for which you are asking about. It is an underfolder design. I tried to get one once, but the bidding on it went over what I was willing to pay.

 

[Monkeybear]

Those butler creek folding stocks for 10/22s are pretty spiffy. I like mine. Easy to use and locks up tight.

 

[rcmodel]

Back in the eighties, a company made the stock for which you are asking about. It is an underfolder design.

That would be Federal Ordinance.

Unfortunately, the 1994 CCA, and the sub-par M1A's they were building, put them out of business.

FO Mini-14 stock




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