Knoxx stock good or what?

[Mastino177]

I was wondering about these...the article in SWAT mag seemed to like them...what do you guys think? I'm looking at buying a 870 express for around $300 NIB and adding extra's down the road. How difficult is it to add things...can I do it or should a gunsmith.

[jmb79]

A lot of aftermarket products for shotguns are designed to be user installed. This is certainly true for stocks, side saddles and forends. Sights can sometime be a bit tricky, especially if you are going from a front bead to a full ghost ring set up.

Specifically, the Knoxx stock is in the user installed category. That said, I don't like 'em.

[TurkeyTrack]

I hear people say they don't like the Knoxx, but would someone tell me why?
;)

[UrbanCowboy]

I love mine. I have bad shoulders and it makes it realy comfortable for me to shoot . It's really easy to install yourself since there is only one bolt to attach. They sell the tool, or if you have a long set of allen wrenches with a ball on one end that works also.

[TurkeyTrack]

I guess, those that don't like them, will not say why!
;)

[liliysdad]

I dont like them because they solve a non-issue. Shotgun recoil is not that bad, especially when using managed recoil ammo. I also dislike the cheek slap Ive experienced witht he knoxx stocks. lastly, they dont seem that durable to me. I want the option of haveing a solid stock that I can break a window out, or use for a butt strok if need be. They are a gimmick, IMO.

[UrbanCowboy]

Originally posted by liliysdad
I dont like them because they solve a non-issue. Shotgun recoil is not that bad, especially when using managed recoil ammo. I also dislike the cheek slap Ive experienced witht he knoxx stocks. lastly, they dont seem that durable to me. I want the option of haveing a solid stock that I can break a window out, or use for a butt strok if need be. They are a gimmick, IMO. I have never had an issue with cheek slap and niether has anyone I have ever let try it. I think that is more of an issue of the way it's held and placement of the chin than the stock itself. The stock not only reduces recoil but it really does help with muzzle rise. It pushes back more than it tries to rise. I have to disagree with it not being durable as only part of is made of plastic. The part that bolts to the reciever is made of metal as is the adjustment rail and the lock. If you can't break a window with it, then you won't be able to with the the hollow Plastic Remington or Speedfeed stocks.

[josp]

I had a COPstock on my 870 for years. It worked flawlessly, and make the longer gun (20" mandated barrel)easier to pack into an already crowded car.
The only reason I retired it was I went to an AOW for my specific duty.

[Blitzer]

http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=532296&highlight=knoxx

[jmb79]

I agree that Knoxx stops are an answer to a non-problem. In many instances, recoil issues can be traced back to the shooter's stance and technique. Here are some reasons I dislike Knoxx stocks:

1. the already mentioned "cheek slap" issue. The excess movement of the recoil reducing stock can cause the shooter to be hit in the face during recoil.

2. the extra movement increases the amount of sight realignment needed between shots.

3. at least on Remmy 870s, the Knoxx stock is not compatible with large safeties.

4. the Knoxx stocks can cause problems when using a Surefire weapon light forend.

5. I have fired shotguns with Knoxx stocks on several occasions I do not like the slight delay whilst the Knoxx mechanism is doing its thing. This is a subjective dislike. In other words, something just feels wrong. Maybe this would go away eventually if I continued to use a Knoxx stock.