Description
The Q LLC Shorty Stock is the answer for anyone who wants a genuinely compact AR without switching to a whole new platform. It grew out of the stock Q originally built for their Honey Badger SBR, a rig that earned a serious cult following for its short, PDW-style form factor. The catch back then was that the original stock was machined for the Honey Badger's proprietary receiver, so it wouldn't play nice with a standard lower. The Shorty fixes that. It bolts onto any mil-spec AR/M4 receiver extension, no special lower required.
What the Shorty Stock Brings to a Compact Build
This is a two-position adjustable design, so you get an extended length for shouldering and a collapsed setting that shrinks the overall length way down for storage, transport, and tight spaces. An integrated locking back plate keeps whichever position you're in locked in place, and the textured back plate gives you a solid, no-slip point of contact against the shoulder. There's a built-in QD sling point too, which is a nice touch on a stock this minimal since you're not hunting for somewhere to run your sling.
Running the Q Shorty Stock on Your Rifle
The Shorty ships as a complete assembly. In the box you get the stock, a recoil spring, a 3 oz buffer sized for 5.56 and 300 Blackout, and an assembly tool to get everything squared away. That abbreviated buffer is the key to the whole thing working, and it means the stock runs with any standard mil-spec bolt carrier group. Total weight lands around 14.5 oz with the spring and buffer installed, so it keeps the back end of your rifle light and nimble.
Worth noting: the Shorty is built for standard mil-spec AR/M4 receiver sets and is not compatible with the Honey Badger. If you're building a short, handy carbine for close quarters, vehicle work, or just a truck gun you can tuck away, this is one of the cleanest ways to get there.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Q LLC
- Model: Shorty Stock
- Manufacturer Part Number: Q-ACC-SHORTY-STOCK-BLK
- UPC: 850035705032
- Color: Black
- Product Type: Stock
- Material: Polymer
- Platform: AR-15 / M4
- Adjustment: 2-Position
- Fit: Mil-Spec AR/M4 Receiver Sets
- BCG Compatibility: Standard Mil-Spec Bolt Carrier Groups
- Included Buffer: 3 oz, 5.56 / 300 Blackout
- Sling Mount: Integrated QD Point
- Weight (with spring and buffer): 14.5 oz
What’s Included
- Shorty Stock
- Recoil spring
- 3 oz buffer (5.56 / 300 Blackout)
- Assembly tool
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Q Shorty Stock fit my standard AR-15 lower?
Yes. The Shorty is compatible with mil-spec AR/M4 receiver sets and mounts to any standard mil-spec receiver extension, so you don't need a proprietary lower. This is the big difference from the original Honey Badger stock, which was machined for Q's proprietary receiver and couldn't be retrofitted to a standard AR.
Do I need a special bolt carrier group to run the Shorty Stock?
No. The included 3 oz buffer is designed to work with any standard mil-spec bolt carrier group, so your existing BCG should run just fine. The stock ships with the recoil spring and buffer already included, so you have the core parts to get it cycling.
Is the Q Shorty Stock compatible with the Honey Badger?
It is not. Q specifically notes the Shorty Stock is not compatible with the Honey Badger platform. It's built for standard mil-spec AR/M4 receivers, which is exactly what makes it appealing for regular AR builds.
What comes in the box with the Shorty Stock?
The Shorty ships as a complete assembly, so you get the stock itself, a recoil spring, a 3 oz buffer sized for 5.56 and 300 Blackout, and an assembly tool. That means you have what you need to install it and get your rifle running without sourcing extra parts.





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