Jul 21, 2026
A stock ( 28 ) for a small arms weapon is disclosed. The stock may include a recoil reduction system ( 40 ). The recoil reduction system ( 4 ) may include a drive assembly ( 46 ) and a recoil force storage apparatus ( 48 ). The drive assembly ( 46 ) may include a latch bolt ( 44 ), a pin carrier ( 50 ) and a drive link ( 52 ). The recoil force storage apparatus may include a rocker (or lever arm) ( 54 ) and a recoil force storage device ( 56 ). The recoil force storage device may include a strut assembly ( 222 ). The strut assembly may include a coil spring ( 228 ). The recoil force reduction system may include three selectable operational modes. Each operational mode may provide a different level of recoil reduction (e.g., high, medium, and low).