New From ELF Tactical: Ultralight AR Stock

February 13, 2018

Weighing in at a scant 5.2 oz. the new Ultralight Aluminum Stock from Elf Tactical is sure to be a popular component on ultralight AR15 builds. The stock is built like a tank and has absolutely no rattle, it’s rock solid.

Installation is simple, slide it over an AR buffer tube and tighten the knurled knob.

The Elf Tactical Ultralight Stock silently adjustments, no clicking into detent holes you can position the stock anywhere on the tube you like.

The aggressively textured butt provides no padding but looks cool.

The old Jurassic Park rule, If it’s heavy it’s expensive, doesn’t apply here. The Elf Ultralight Aluminum Stock goes for $199. That might sound a little expensive but think about it, the lighter your wallet is the better.

The TTAG lightweight component desk (which is headed up by our heaviest staff member) received one of these for testing.

27 COMMENTS

OmnivorousBeorn February 13, 2018 At 09:11

The MFT minimalist allegedly weighs 5.8, and looks a whole lot better. Also, it costs $50 and you can attach a sling to it. I really appreciate your work, don’t get me wrong, just saying this isn’t my cup of tea.

One of those LAW folding stocks now, that’s cool. Do you see doing a review someday?

“That might sound a little expensive but think about it, the lighter your wallet is the better.” lol
- OmnivorousBeorn February 13, 2018 At 09:15
  
  I can’t grow a beard, but will this destroy Operator Beards?
  - Chris Heuss February 13, 2018 At 11:16
    
    Have you tried shaving with Hoppes? I did that when I was about 14 or 15 it helped a lot. I would recommend just applying it to your face.
    
    *TTAG does not advise using gun Lube, solvents, cleaners or water on your face or anywhere else. TTAG is not responsible for readers not gettting jokes no matter how bad they are. – TTAG Legal
    - OmnivorousBeorn February 13, 2018 At 11:24
      
      Maybe it’ll change the genetic makeup of my cells and I’ll have a Kyrie Irving level beard next week.
      
      Will update later.
  - Owen February 13, 2018 At 12:17
    
    My first thought was that a beard/long hair could get caught in that and it would suck.
    - Joe R. February 13, 2018 At 14:04
      
      Thousand-point sling?
    - Owen February 13, 2018 At 14:20
      
      LOL I can hear the cries and gnashing of teeth. Owww!!!
      
      It’s funny because I’ve experienced it. Like most things it’s better to find out in training than in a fight.
- Extractor February 13, 2018 At 09:24
  
  Heck you can get the Chicom MFT knockoff for $13 on eBay complete with free shipping directly from the redland. Plenty of colors too. I’m going to order the one in MAGA brown.
- Chris Heuss February 13, 2018 At 11:10
  
  I have been curious about a LAW folder as well. I will request one for reviewing.
  - OmnivorousBeorn February 13, 2018 At 11:23
    
    Thanks! Looking forward to it!
- Mike Dexter's A GOD February 13, 2018 At 12:16
  
  Totally agreed on the MFT Minimalist. That stock is a solid win.
  
  This, however, is a swing and a miss. Not ergonomic whatsoever, cold on your face, rips operator beard out, price is downright INSULTING, and only pics up 0.2 ounces on the MFT? fail, Fail, FAIL. Back to the drawing board, dudes.
Alex Waits February 13, 2018 At 09:24

Cool.
Joe R. February 13, 2018 At 09:34

No rattle, but, like the collapsible H&K MP5 stocks, do the flex / twist?
- Chris Heuss February 13, 2018 At 11:17
  
  I would hate to spoil the review
  - Joe R. February 13, 2018 At 14:02
    
    I guess the question isn’t really fair. It’s assumed it’ll have more ‘twist-ablility’ than a fixed-stock, but does it seem like it would be moreso (more than the H&K collapsible ones)?
  - Dan in CO February 13, 2018 At 21:30
    
    Spoil? By answering a question honestly? Surely you jest.
- Dan in CO February 13, 2018 At 21:28
  
  Joe, I think Chris was taking many liberties with this review that were not his to take. “Built like a tank” describing something that has all of the solid framework of a $10 microphone stand. Why should this be a thorough and objective review when we’re used to low standards?
James69 February 13, 2018 At 09:41

The only “snag” is when you get it caught in your pocket. I have one I like that has a ? takeup? clamp on it. Push to slide and then snap it down. Swapped for it. Magpul something.
Andrew Lias February 13, 2018 At 09:43

My Pardus weighs in at 2oz more and was $5 at a gun show. For $200 I’m going the whole PDW stock route for a few bucks more.
Chris Albrecht February 13, 2018 At 09:44

$199, should be made out of titanium.
little horn February 13, 2018 At 09:46

oh my god, really? that is a damn MP40 stock. wow so innovative.
- Extractor February 13, 2018 At 09:58
  
  My goodness that’s a finely manicured thumbnail in the second picture. You boys really need to get out in the world more often. The office and range don’t cut it no more.
  - Chris Heuss February 13, 2018 At 11:20
    
    We are not allowed in the real world. Robert takes us on walks occasionally but for the most part we are locked up. We have the internet but safe search is on so we have no sex lives either. Send help!
    - Stereodude February 13, 2018 At 11:53
      
      I tried, but the help was driving a Ford Escape Ecoboost with a baby Groot and SIG sticker on the rear window, but some crazy guy on a cell phone drove him off the road trying to take pictures on the freeway.
  - Jeremy S. February 13, 2018 At 13:30
    
    But my other thumb will shock you.
Curtis in IL February 13, 2018 At 12:00

The $40 Magpul MOE stock weighs 8 ounces, so you’re spending an extra $159 here to save… 2.8 ounces.

For perspective, a round of 55 grain .223 ammo weighs about 0.4 ounces. Seven (7) rounds would weigh 2.8 ounces.

If you start with a full magazine and shoot seven rounds, does the gun feel lighter? Does it feel $159 lighter?
Dan l February 13, 2018 At 17:50

Or buy a smokes composite ar stock. Its the stock and buffer tube, weighs 6 to 8 ounces total. If your going lightweight the buffer tube weighs 5 or 6 itself….