Sorry for a dumb question-But

[gilfo]

What exactly is a "Sporter Stock" and how does it differ from a regular stock.

Thanks

 

[federali]

Same same

A sporter stock is indeed the regular stock by another name as opposed to "tactical" stocks designed primarily for law enforcement needs such as pistol grip, folding stock etc.

 

[armoredman]

Not neccesarily, some "sporter" stocks are made to avoid stupid rules, like this vz-58 Sporter stock with "thumbhole" grip.

Same rifle some time later with folding stock, non "sporter/sporting" and anethema in some states and locales.

Law enforcement has nothing to do with it, I liked the heads up of a red dot, and the folding stock meant it took less room for storage.

 

[nate45]

As a rule sporter refers to hunting type stock as opposed to a military type.

 

[thedaddycat]

A "Sporter" or "Thumbhole" type stock is meant, at least in some cases, to provide a way around generally foolish and stupid regulations like these:

http://www.jud.ct.gov/JI/criminal/glossary/assaultweapon.htm

Detachable magazine, yes, but no "Pistol Grip" if it's a "Thumbhole" stock and them you can still have the dreaded "Assault Bayonet Lug" or one of the other "high crime" features like a grenade launcher...