what is the best weapon attachments for weapons, butt stocks and hand guards.

[claws4life 99]

I'm just wondering, do different weapon attachments actually affect the accuracy of a weapon? For example. Is there a different between normal butt stock and the folding butt stock for AKM for example or they both do the same job?

[harteman 155]

There is a difference, and there are spreadsheets out there that show the difference.  I would link you but I can't find it atm.  

 

I can tell you that the folding stock is the worst in terms of dispersion.

[ColdAvoral 20]

In terms of dispersion. Plastic is better than Wood, Wood is better than Folding. I'm not sure how well the handguard rail performs. But you can then mount a bipod, so when prone. You then have the advantage of the bipod's assistance

 

That goes for AK's.

 

As for M4's, I understand that the Magpul Handguard an buttstock are the best. But again, you can get the RIS handguard with rails that lets you mount the bipod. I'm not sure how big the difference there is between the high end furniature and using a bipod whilst prone. I would assume that the bipod whilst prone would win out. But only whilst prone.

 

I'm just miffed that the MP5K no longer spawns with it's buttstock anymore.

 

EDIT: Also, I believe that the condition and presence of scopes also makes a difference in your weapon's dispersion. Which I think is utter BS. But then again, I'd like attachments to only affect sway(ie, more sway when not prone whilst using a bipod deployed or even attached.)/recoil (in the case of better condition stocks or such) and keep dispersion constant for the weapon. Making folding stocks or the absence of a stock allowing you to stow the AK in your bag, but, I can only hope.

Edited September 24, 2014 by ColdAvoral