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A stock or '''buttstock''' is present in many Firearm s and some Crossbow s to transfer the Recoil from firing the weapon into the shooter's Shoulder . It, along with a Sling and occasionally a Bipod , can also serve to steady the weapon prior to firing. If a weapon is not fired from the shoulder (either because it is mounted on a Tripod or military vehicle, or held in the hands like a Pistol ), a stock is not appropriate. When a weapon is designed to switch between the role of portable and vehicle-mounted weapon, a removable stock is often provided. Similarly, in the case of many Submachine Gun s and some Assault Rifle s, a collapsable stock is provided so that the weapon can be conveniently fired from the shoulder, the hands, or the hip, as appropriate. When mechanical components are housed in the stock, as for any Bullpup design this is the back portion of the weapon. When disassembled, the MA-1 Survival Rifle 's metal components and ammunition fit into its stock for watertight storage. Traditionally, gunstocks were made from Wood , generally a durable hardwood. Collapsible Stocks tend to be made from Steel tubing, while modern Composite stocks are generally Fibre-reinforced Plastic with a core of Syntactic Foam . |