Description
Hogue built its name on rubber overmolding, and this collapsible buttstock is that same feel-good treatment applied to your AR-15 or M16. Underneath the soft rubber skin is a lightweight, skeletonized reinforced polymer core, so you get real durability without adding a bunch of weight out at the end of your rifle. It drops onto any Mil-Spec buffer tube and swaps in for your old stock in a matter of seconds, no gunsmithing required.
What sets this one apart from the sea of plain plastic carbine stocks is the overmolded rubber surface. It grips your cheek instead of letting it slide around, which keeps your sight picture consistent shot to shot. The rubber also creates a friction fit against the buffer tube that cuts out the annoying wobble and rattle you get with cheaper stocks, so the whole rifle feels tighter and quieter in your hands.
Why the Hogue OverMolded Stock Feels Different
The rubber and polymer hybrid butt pad soaks up a bit of felt recoil and gives you a snag-free surface when you shoulder the gun. Hogue also rounded off the edges into what they call a beard-safe design, meaning it slides up to your face without grabbing facial hair or your shirt collar. It's a small touch, but anyone who's had a sharp stock pinch them will appreciate it.
Fit, Adjustment, and Mounting on the Hogue Collapsible Buttstock
This is a six-position collapsible stock, so you can dial in your length of pull for different shooters, body armor, or just personal preference. A shielded operation lever keeps the release protected, and there are multiple swivel sleeve and sling mounting spots built in so you can rig a sling however you like. The Flat Dark Earth finish pairs cleanly with FDE-toned rifles and matches up with Hogue's OverMolded grips and forends if you want a coordinated build.
Keep in mind this version is cut for Mil-Spec buffer tubes measuring 1.15 inches in diameter. The buffer tube itself is not included, so if you're starting a fresh lower you'll want to grab one to pair with it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hogue
- Manufacturer Part Number: 15340
- UPC: 743108153406
- Color: Flat Dark Earth
- Material: OverMolded Rubber / Reinforced Polymer
- Style: 6-Position Collapsible, Mil-Spec
- Buffer Tube Fit: Mil-Spec, 1.15 inch diameter
- Platform: AR-15 / M16 / M4
- Length: 11.2 inches
- Weight: 0.68 lbs (shipping)
- Product Type: Buttstock
What’s Included
- Hogue OverMolded Collapsible Buttstock (FDE)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Hogue OverMolded buttstock come with a buffer tube?
No, this is the stock only and the buffer tube is not included. It's designed to slide onto a Mil-Spec buffer tube that measures 1.15 inches in diameter. If you already have a carbine lower, it drops right on in place of your existing stock. If you're building from scratch, you'll need to source a Mil-Spec receiver extension separately.
Will this stock fit a commercial buffer tube?
This particular model is cut specifically for Mil-Spec buffer tubes at 1.15 inches. Hogue does make a commercial-diameter version under a different part number for tubes measuring 1.17 inches. Check the diameter of your current tube before ordering so you get the right fit and that snug anti-rattle grip.
Is the Hogue collapsible buttstock really beard-safe?
Yes, Hogue rounded and smoothed the surfaces so the stock slides up to your face without pinching facial hair or catching your shirt. Users with beards consistently mention it doesn't tug or grab the way sharper-edged stocks do. The soft rubber overmold also keeps your cheek from sliding around, which helps hold a steady sight picture.
How hard is it to install?
It's about as easy as an AR upgrade gets. You pull the takedown pin release on your current stock, slide it off the buffer tube, and slip this one on in its place. No tools or gunsmithing needed, and most people have it swapped in under a minute.






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