Cracked Maddog Stock?
Just got bought a used Talon Stubby w/ Maddog stock. It has a crack that goes all the way through the bottom support. I knew about the crack before hand, but see that this could probably become an issue down the road.
Anybody had the same problem? What was the best remedy. I’ve already read about people drilling and doing a dowel rod in other stock repairs. However, this is a very thin section and I don’t believe that would be a wise idea.
Any input is appreciated! Thanks!
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Yup! Doug is a real stand up guy! I don’t own any of his stocks but I’ve spoken to him on several occasions.
Wildfire :5:
Talked with Doug @ Mad Dog via email today. Even though I’m not the original purchaser, Doug has offered to repair the stock. He’s going to drill through the stock and press in a stainless rod, glue it, and refinish the entire stock for $25, including shipping back to me.
In my book, that’s awesome customer service!
First off! Welcome to the forum and the Air Force addiction!
It’s hard to say what would cause it to crack like that but “wood will be wood”!
What did they say when you talked to Mad Dog?
Like Walkonking said, you could carefully spread the crack (L.O.L., sorry)and glue it. That looks like a fairly vulnerable area and if it’s not taken care of, that piece may break off.
I would wait for a response from Mad Dog before doing anything though.
Good luck, Wildfire :5:
It flexes every so slightly. Thing is, its so thin right there that I’m afraid to move it too much. I have contacted Mad Dog stocks to see if they have any ideas. Just doesn’t seem right that it should crack if there are absolutely no signs of impact, damage, or misuse.
Can you open the crack?
If you can put some Tightbond glue in there and it should be good to go.
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If it was not being repaired by the maker, I’d use super glue often called CA glue. You can buy thin, slow setting from a hobby shop or online. Cappilary action will spread CA glue better than any other choice. Epoxy is too thick, I’d expect watered down wood glue is too thick as well. Clamp it with surgical tube if you have one, use a bungee coard, or Saran Wrap if you don’t.
Super glue is considered a permanent solution with the downside being that it’s non repairable. With the crack in the stock a glue bond is non repairable anyway…