Originally Posted by
MDriskill
I've had a couple of C1's in the past. Loved the idea of the design, but found the stock quite uncomfortable.
The C1 stock has very little drop at the heel, which is very effective in controlling recoil in such a light and powerful springer (I.e., the recoil comes straight into your shoulder, which helps in not lifting the muzzle). But in order to do this, the grip area has to be nearly horizontal. The stock may have been inspired by the old lever-actions, but those old stocks have significantly more drop at the heel, and more slope to the grip.
The last version of the C1, with the curved, more set back trigger blade, was much better but still tough on my wrists.
So when making a new stock...my advice would be to keep a careful eye on heights, angles, trigger position, and other ergonomic details.