Here are some quick photos of the complete upper sitting on my old DPMS lower, with a mini comparison of the SOPMOD vs the E-Mod. Once I receive the Aimpoint, I'll take a few additional photos and will type up a review of it.
As I've also got a Vltor E-Mod, I'll compare the two against each other.
The cheekweld of the two stocks are both very similar (and very nice), and I'd have a hard time choosing one over the other. I'd heard of individuals complaining of the E-Mod grabbing facial hair, but since I don't have a beard I can't comment on that directly.
I prefer the storage compartments of the E-Mod over the SOPMOD. In order to access the battery storage of the SOPMOD, the stock must be removed from the extension. The lower compartment of the E-Mod is beneficial for lube, ear plugs, and other small items.
The E-Mod is a little longer in the recoil pad area, and the toe is curved downward which gives it a slightly different feel when shouldering it.
The one area where the SOPMOD is superior to the E-Mod is in the lockup department. In the 3rd position of the Vltor 5 position extension, the SOPMOD exhibits almost no movement. The SOPMOD stock on a BCM 6 position extension fits very snugly, to the point of significant effort being required to slide it from position to position. Once in position, almost no movement is noticed. The E-Mod stock moves more than the SOPMOD on both extensions, but it's not enough to cause any concern.
The length of the E-Mod is 7 3/4" along the top edge, and the SOPMOD is 7 3/8" in length. If you typically run your AR in more of a nose to charging handle position, the extra length of the E-Mod may be a small benefit.
I've very happy with both stocks and would have a hard time choosing one over the other. I may add side by side pics of both if anyone's interested.
