I put the AFG2 very far forward on my SureFire M73 carbine-length rail. No issues on breakdown because it’s so far forward. Still getting used to it, since I was using an overwrap grip before, but this positions my thumb for my light and doesn’t stress y wrist.
Have you tried the MagPul CTR?
Similar t the MOE but the locking lever really cinches things up. It’s pretty solid even without locking it down.
The CTR is what I have. It’s decent, it doesn’t fail or anything it just shakes rattles and rolls. I have a problem with collapsing / folding things like that because they just stink of junk everytime I touch them. That’s why I was thinking of a fixed stock.
I’ve been considering one of those “minimalist” stocks as well. I’ve also thought about the NY/CT/CA compliant stocks... the ones without the pistol grip. They are super comfy but I feel like a traitor when I even look at one.
I’ve been thinking of crafting up myself lately as well. A buffer tube cover, and a shoulder crescent set to one length. I’ve also been thinking of just leaving it alone (I’m not a soldier) and just stripping the stock from the buffer tube if the SHTF or it’s WROL... you know, more than it is now.
I fired a pistol length once and it was neat. The buffer tube on the back with a simple rubberized cover did the trick. It’s not like it’s holding back 30-06 recoils here.