Quick Tip: Make Your Alpha Stock Left-Hand Friendly

Published on December 15, 2023
Duration: 7:22

This guide details how to convert the Midwest Industries Alpha stock from a right-hand to a left-hand configuration. The process involves removing the cheek piece and butt pad, then flipping the arm bar assembly to the opposite side and reassembling. This modification is beneficial for left-handed shooters who find the stock screws interfere with their cheek weld.

Quick Summary

Convert your Midwest Industries Alpha stock for left-handed shooting by removing the cheek piece and butt pad, then flipping the arm bar assembly to the opposite side. This modification improves comfort for left-handed shooters by moving the cheek weld screws away from their face.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:04Topic: Alpha Stock Left-Hand Conversion
  3. 00:12Identifying the Stock
  4. 00:29Reason for Conversion (Left-Hand Shooter)
  5. 00:50Conversion Process Begins
  6. 01:13Removing Cheek Piece Screws
  7. 01:50Flipping the Assembly
  8. 01:57Removing Butt Pad
  9. 02:04Tool Mention: Fixit Stix
  10. 03:02Flipping Arm Bar Assembly
  11. 05:17Reattaching Cheek Piece
  12. 06:18Conversion Complete
  13. 06:35Final Thoughts for Lefties
  14. 06:51Summary and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert a Midwest Industries Alpha stock for left-handed shooting?

To convert the Midwest Industries Alpha stock for left-handed use, you must remove the cheek piece and butt pad. Then, unscrew and flip the arm bar assembly to the opposite side, re-secure it with the screws, and reattach the cheek piece. This repositions the screws away from the shooter's cheek weld.

Why would a left-handed shooter want to convert their Alpha stock?

Left-handed shooters often convert the Alpha stock because the standard right-hand configuration places the cheek piece adjustment screws in a position that can be noticeable or uncomfortable against their cheek weld during firing. The conversion moves these screws to the other side.

Is it possible to simply swap the cheek piece to make the Alpha stock left-handed?

No, it is not as simple as just swapping the cheek piece. The mounting holes for the cheek piece are on one side, and the adjustment mechanism is integrated with the arm bar assembly. The entire arm bar assembly needs to be flipped to the opposite side for a true left-hand configuration.

What tools are needed to convert the Alpha stock?

The conversion process for the Midwest Industries Alpha stock requires basic tools such as a screwdriver to remove and install screws. The video also mentions using a Fixit Stix Field Armors kit, which likely contains suitable tools for this type of firearm accessory modification.

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