Description
Some AR parts you upgrade because they broke. The CTR is one you upgrade because you're tired of that rattly, wobbly M4 stock that came on the gun. This is the stock that set the bar years ago and it still holds up. It drops right onto any mil-spec diameter buffer tube, so if you've got a standard AR-15 or M16 carbine, it's a straight swap with basic tools.
The A-frame shape is the first thing you notice. It's slim and rounded so it doesn't catch on gear, slings, or door frames, and it tucks the release latch up under the frame so you're not bumping the length adjustment by accident. Six positions of length of pull give you room from a tight 10.7 inches collapsed out to roughly 13.95 inches extended, which covers everything from a plate carrier to a t-shirt setup.
What Sets the CTR Stock Apart
The real magic is the supplemental friction lock. Standard collapsible stocks have a little play in them no matter how tight the tube, and that wobble shows up when you're trying to hold a steady sight picture. The CTR's friction lock cinches the stock down against the tube so it feels planted and quiet. Combined with the extra-power chrome-silicon lock spring, it's built to stay put through a lot of rounds.
Sling Options and Cheek Weld on the Magpul CTR
Magpul didn't skimp on the mounting either. You get an ambidextrous QD sling socket that takes any push-button swivel, plus footman's loops for a more traditional sling setup, so lefties and righties are both covered. The sloping cheek weld keeps a low, comfortable profile and lines you up naturally behind the optic, and the side slots accept optional cheek risers if you're running a taller scope. The 0.30-inch rubber butt-pad rounds it out, giving you a grippy shoulder purchase that stays put even over armor or gear.
Built from reinforced polymer and made in the USA, the CTR is the kind of upgrade you install once and forget about because it just works.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Magpul Industries
- Manufacturer Part Number: MAG310-BLK
- UPC: 873750001500
- Model: AR-15 / M16
- Fit: Mil-Spec sized receiver extension tube
- Color: Black
- Style: Collapsible / 6-position
- Material: Reinforced polymer
- Recoil Pad: 0.30 inch anti-slip rubber
- Sling Mounts: Ambidextrous push-button QD socket, footman's loops
- LOP Collapsed: 10.70 in
- LOP Extended: 13.95 in
- Stock Weight: 0.55 lb
- Country of Origin: Made in the USA
What’s Included
- Magpul CTR Carbine Stock (Mil-Spec, Black)
- 0.30 inch rubber butt-pad (installed)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Magpul CTR fit my buffer tube?
This is the Mil-Spec version, so it fits standard mil-spec diameter carbine receiver extension tubes from makers like Colt, Armalite, S&W, and LMT. If your rifle has a commercial-spec tube, which is slightly larger in diameter, you'll want the commercial version instead. When in doubt, measure your tube or check what came with your lower.
Does the CTR stock come with a buffer tube?
No, the CTR is just the stock body. It's a drop-in replacement that slides onto a buffer tube you already have on your rifle. If you're building from a stripped lower, you'll need a mil-spec receiver extension, buffer, and spring separately.
What does the friction lock on the CTR actually do?
The friction lock is a supplemental tensioner that pinches the stock against the buffer tube to kill the wobble you get with basic collapsible stocks. It gives you a more solid, planted feel behind the gun and helps steady your sight picture. Performance can vary a little depending on your tube's dimensions, but on most setups it makes a noticeable difference.
Can I run a sling on the CTR from either side?
Yes, the CTR has an ambidextrous QD sling socket that accepts any push-button swivel, so lefties and righties are both covered. It also has footman's loops for a more traditional webbing sling setup. That gives you plenty of flexibility for one-point, two-point, or QD sling configurations.







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