November 13th, 2023
7:58 runtime
In todays article, Beyond Seclusion reviews the FAB Defense SL-Core Impact stock.
Designed to reduce felt recoil, the easy-to-install buttstock promises to make shooting a more pleasant experience.
How does the stock perform?
A potential stand-out in the aftermarket stock options, the FAB Defense GL-Core Impact promises impressive recoil reduction on your AR-type rifle.
Is there a demonstrable difference in this stock over others?
The quality of our answers completely depends on the quality of the question.
Is there such a thing as a stupid question?
This is a close-up view of the GL-Core Impact stock and its recoil reduction system. Image: FAB Defense
Lets give it a try.
Who likes recoil when shooting a gun?
Who thinks recoil is beneficial when shooting?
The exposed spring system is designed to mitigate felt recoil when a firearm is discharged. It has three user-adjustable levels.
Conversely, who would like to decrease or eliminate recoil when shooting?
I bet you see my point.
But it still doesnt address the question of if recoil is beneficial in any way.
In addition to the headlining recoil-reduction feature, the stock is adjustable for length of pull. It also has a QD socket on either side. Image: FAB Defense
That is the quality question.
The Root Causes
What exactly is recoil?
This makes perfect sense when we think of all the different calibers.
In this photo, you can see the recoil from the gun and the spring being engaged. The author stated the recoil reduction was real and felt in his shoulder.
is also the perfect example of methods for reducing recoil.
One of the most common methods is to use a muzzle brake.
The .50 almost always uses what many call or refer to as the Tank Brake.
While any AR-type rifle can benefit from a reduction in recoil forces, guns chambered for more powerful cartridges like the .308 can receive the biggest benefit from the FAB Defense stock.
Everyone was not happy on both sides of the .50 when it was discharged.
The sound is also sent back along with the gasses.
They are often very unpopular at ranges where there is a firing line and frequently require extra hearing protection.
The author tested the FAB Defense stock with a range of guns and calibers, including the .308 and 9mm.
Your neighbors on the line may not have brought extra hearing protection, making you very unpopular.
Others have tried springs and hydraulic buffers in the ARs, with some success.
It depends on whom you ask.
I have eventually quit using them all due to this.
Many have also tried simply increasing the padding on the buttstock with some success, too.
It definitely helps when you are shooting an old military gun that has a steel buttplate.
The last method I have seen to decrease recoil is in the stock itself.
But, they were also large and heavy.
But after seeing it, it did pique my curiosity.
But lets step back to my original question.
My answer is no.
I do not like recoil or find it beneficial in any way.
Would I love to reduce or have zero recoil on the AR in .308?
This then reduces perceived recoil into your shoulder.
It is genius in its design and simplicity in my opinion.
Basically, you could think of them as low, medium, and high regarding recoil reduction.
Hands-On with FAB Defense GL-Core Impact Stock
Lets just get to the point.
Yes, I can definitely feel the difference in my shoulder.
It actually feels like you have a nice buttplate pad.
The best way to describe it is a punch vs. a push.
The punch is what leaves bruises in blunt force trauma, not a push.
That is another genius idea, in my opinion.
Conclusion
I could not be happier with this new option for my AR rifles.
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