LimbSaver AirTech for Collapsible Stock?

[ClackClackBAM]

Hey all, I'm a big fan of these buttpads but I haven't been able to find one for the collapsible stock. 

Does it even exist?

[Scout_21]

The 10403 fits the collapsible stock but there is no airtech equivalent

 

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1999/2905/files/2018_Recoil_Pad_Cross_Reference.pdf?14668201401536722633

 

You'd need to do a noveske plate adapter hack and use the 10807

[StrangerDanger]

You would not be able to drill a hole in the bottom of the pad since it would compromise the air cavity. However, if you could live without moving the stock in to the fully collapsed position, you could probably use a 10807 with a Noveske adapter plate.

[ClackClackBAM]

So there is no way to have full range with my stock and still have the pad, correct?

[DFWSFO]

How meaningful is the difference between Airtech and non-Airtech pads? I’ve ran a ton of full power slugs through mine (and this is my first shotgun) and I find it to be incredibly manageable from a recoil perspective. That’s with the stock “hockey puck” of a pad on the collapsible stock. 

If it were me, I’d just get the 10403 and call it a day. 

[StrangerDanger]

I agree with DFWSFO. The Airtech is marginally better, but you'll get most of the performance with the classic fit.

[ClackClackBAM]

9 hours ago, StrangerDanger said:

I agree with DFWSFO. The Airtech is marginally better, but you'll get most of the performance with the classic fit.

Gotcha.

Well I can handle the recoil as is but I still wouldn't mind a softer pad. If I were to order the 10403, I wouldn't need to drill anything or limit the movement of my stock, right?

[StrangerDanger]

The 10403 will still need a hole drilled into the base to allow the receiver extension to pass thru if you want to still use the fully collapsed position of the stock. The standard pads are less reliant on an air cavity to perform. 
 

You’ll also need some fasteners. You’ll want M4 0.7mm thread pitch x 8mm in length. Preferably an Allen head machine screw. You should be able to find them at a local hardware store. You’ll need two of them and they usually under a dollar each. 

[ClackClackBAM]

Okay, good to know. Thanks for the info!

In your experience, will drilling a hole take away from the effectiveness of the pad?

[StrangerDanger]

I’m sure it doesn’t help it. Drilling the hole compromises one of the internal chambers. However the classic pads rely mostly on the rubber to absorb the recoil where as the Airtech rely more on the pressurized cavity. It still cuts perceived recoil by 25-40% with the hole.
 

Limbsaver claims 70%, but not in my experience. 

[ClackClackBAM]

1 hour ago, StrangerDanger said:

I’m sure it doesn’t help it. Drilling the hole compromises one of the internal chambers. However the classic pads rely mostly on the rubber to absorb the recoil where as the Airtech rely more on the pressurized cavity. It still cuts perceived recoil by 25-40% with the hole.
 

Limbsaver claims 70%, but not in my experience. 

Hmm.. well even when shooting 3" magnums this gun isn't as bad as I thought. A 25-40% reduction from that will still be a noticeable difference. I think I'll go for it

[StrangerDanger]

If I ever get that recoil system, hopefully it’ll take another 10-20% worth of recoil off of the package. Faster you can recover from each shot, the faster your follow up shots can be.