M1A/M14 Modernization Project - Troy MCS

[MassMark]

I just received my Troy MCS stock today from Tony at: Law483 and would be remiss if I didn't share what a tremendously high-quality piece of hardware this is. Absolutely stunningly well-made. Tony should be proud of his brainchild!

I enter this thread, fully realizing that some reading it are "purists" who for the thought of mounting an M-14 in this stock would be nothing short of blasphemy. To me, "purist" is not a bad word whatsoever. I too have that love for wood and steel. I also have a love for progress and innovation and the Troy MCS exemplifies this remarkably. The Troy MCS isn't for everyone, but it sure is for me...

I have the standard A2 configuration for the moment and will be mounting my SOCOM-16 in this stock for the time being. The myriad of configurations this rifle can now accept are staggering. From folders, to adjustable buttstocks, (ie: Magpul), to grips, (both fore and aft) and countless optics, BUIS and light combinations - truly amazing. Eventually, the Troy will host an 18" Scout and my SOCOM will reside in HalfMoa's RRM. For the moment however, the SOCOM will be put through it's paces in the Troy MCS.

Those out there thinking of upgrading and modernizing their rifles who may be thinking Vltor or Sage, should really give Law483 a shout. The modular design, BUIS/cowitness opportunity, hassle-free optics mounting and no need for tools for takedown were a big draw for me, (plus it's made in Massachusetts - now at the old Springfield Armory). I'll be spending my afternoon mounting my SOCOM on deck and will hopefully have preliminary range reports available in the coming days. For the moment, I've attached a nude photo of the Troy MCS - will update you when it get's dressed...

 

[Sry0fcr]

How much does that thing weigh?

 

[MassMark]

How much does that thing weigh?

It's amazingly light. Looks far heavier than it is. I haven't put it on the scale, but it appears to be identical in weight, (perhaps a bit lighter), than the USGI Birch my SOCOM sits in now.

 

[DMK]

Interesting concept. I'd love to see pics of your rifle in the stock.

Does it 'float' the barrel?

 

[MassMark]

Interesting concept. I'd love to see pics of your rifle in the stock.

Does it 'float' the barrel?

It's called "tension bedding" and it does not float the barrel, (great for AR's and bolt guns). What it does do is pre-load the barrel with enough tension to avoid some of the harmonics involved with a action of the gun. There's a chassis that clamps to the front end of the gun on either side of the barrel band and the top rail mounts to the receiver at the rear sight. If you think about the action of an M-14 in a plain USGI stock, (not bedded), there's room for even tiny amounts of travel from the second the trigger is squeezed. All I can say from first look, is that the ingenious front end clamping system would appear ro minimize or eliminate most of it.

 

[MassMark]

Can You Say Tight?

I just finished assembly - the stock is a dream. Form meeting function. The chassis system has the barrel into the stock nice and tight - like prom night...

The rifle handles like a dream. Between the chassis/barrel lock and the rails, it's a wee bit heavier in the front, but yet balances well. I notice no significan weight gain over the USGI birch. Having the option not only for a variety of optics, but where I put them is a whole new world. Need to mount the Harris next - mount inbound. This is an awesome addition to the beastly SOCOM - can't wait for the range tomorrow!

 

[LAW483]

Great pics Mark!

 

[Brother in Arms]

Hey Mass Mark and Law483
Nice to see other firinglineforum members here

That is an interesting stock for the 14' I am by no means a purist more of a synthetic USGI stock kind of guy. I am also a huge fan of iron sights which is one thing not for me with that particular stock. But for optics I can see is value greatly. The length of pull looks quite long with the A2 stock which im sure would be excellent for some shooters.

I am not much of a fan of the appearance of the stock but I think it would look better if you mounted a Tango Down pistol grip on it instead of the A2.

Good luck with it, Id like to hear of the accuracy vs. USGI stock.

Brother in Arms

 

[Regolith]

I prefer the wood stocks, or synthetic stocks that have the same general shape as the wood stocks on the M1A's. However, I'm not a purist in any sense of the word, and still think what you've got there is pretty awesome.

I've been wanting and M1A for years. Unfortunately, I probably won't have the money for it for a few more years. I am fairly certain (99.9%) that it will be my first rifle purchase.

 

[Langenator]

The company website actually shows irons mounted on the top rail.

It's going to increase the height above the bore by a bit, though.

 

[LAW483]

Brother in Arms,

M14 MCS, A2 Buttstock, ...LOP 13.75"; I have not been over here in a while.

Langenator,

The point of that design is like the original AR15 and the T25 which have an inline design that requires raised sights, but reduces felt recoil, reduces muzzle rise, and gives a great cheekweld. It also makes irons and optics cowitness, giving one sight plane and one way to snap in.

Take Care,

Tony

 

[Geno]

That is nice!!

 

[Kaylee]

Um... I'm sure it does what it does well, but I'll admit - I don't get it.

It seems to me like paying a goodly amount of coin to turn an M1A into a slightly clumsier FAL. Sensible enough if you're a country with lots of M14s sitting in racks with people wanting to bolt lasers and optics and such onto 'em I reckon, but in the civilian market it just seems kinda, well... superfluous.

Then again, why not? Glad you like it.

 

[MassMark]

Kaylee - Yes, it's not for everyone to be sure. I however love it and am finding great utility in things like stock and grip choices, ease of optics mounting, take down etc...Don't get me wrong, I love an M-14 decked out in USGI Birch, but variety being the spice it is, I like the possibilities this stock brings to my SOCOM....

 

[Coronach]

I am still wainting for someone to do this (defined as a chassis system for the M14) in a "regular" stock. I agree with Kaylee.

Mike