{"id":476,"date":"2023-07-26T21:01:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T21:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=476"},"modified":"2023-07-26T21:01:06","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T21:01:06","slug":"stocking-up-with-ag-composites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=476","title":{"rendered":"Stocking Up With AG Composites"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-closer-look-at-ag-composites-and-how-the-company-builds-some-of-the-finest-composite-rifle-stocks-available\"><strong>A closer look at AG Composites and how the company builds some of the finest composite rifle stocks available.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For decades, some scoffed at the Deep South as a hub for world-class technology, but they weren\u2019t paying attention.\u00a0Alabama, and especially the intellectual lightning rod city of Huntsville\u2014headlined by NASA\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center\u2014is home to some of the world\u2019s most advanced scientific and engineering minds.<\/p>\n<p>Brothers Matt and Dave Tandy are two such minds. Together, the military veterans parlayed their love for shooting sports with an aerospace engineering background into one of the world\u2019s most innovative rifle stock companies\u2014AG Composites\u2014a grand feat that should be taken lightly \u2026 very lightly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-feature.jpg\" alt=\"AG-Composites-feature\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-feature.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-feature-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-feature-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-feature-696x450.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-feature-650x420.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>AG Composites doesn\u2019t just make composite stocks; they make incredibly light and remarkably durable composite stocks that, on average, weigh as little as 25 ounces in their AG Privateer line. Their heavyweight stock, the AG Carbon K2 Adjustable, averages 45 ounces. Again, those are just the averages. They can\u2014and do\u2014make lighter ones.<\/p>\n<p>But why stocks?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBack in the summer of 2013, a Marine friend suggested that Dave, now the current president of AG Composites, craft his own carbon-fiber M1A stock,\u201d said Matt. \u201cHe took this challenge and designed his first stock. It was a successful failure [in] that it taught him a lot about the stock-making process. His next design, however, was a much more functional stock. The passion for design and improvement was instilled. We\u2019ve always enjoyed shooting and hunting, and as military veterans with entrepreneur spirits, those first two stocks were the seeds that led to starting the company and getting involved in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Still, making a good stock doesn\u2019t always mean you should start your own stock business. So, why did the Tandy brothers take the next step and choose to start a business in the firearms industry?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe saw an opportunity, as stock delivery lead times were extraordinarily long and carbon-fiber products were becoming a highly sought-after component,\u201d Matt said. \u201cOur knowledge and experience with the newest materials, high-quality designs and delivery times that were being measured in weeks, not months, gave us an edge over the competition out of the gate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Though new to the industry, the Tandy brothers had several vital attributes to help them move quickly and successfully in the firearms stock manufacturing market.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest.jpg\" alt=\"AG-Composites-stock-on-rest\" class=\"wp-image-290040\" width=\"726\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest.jpg\" alt=\"AG-Composites-stock-on-rest\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290040\" width=\"726\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-stock-on-rest-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AG Composite stocks are inletted for Remington 700 actions and Remington clones, such as Defiance, Kelbly, Stiller, Lone Peak and Impact.\u00a0In addition to manufacturing AG Composites stocks that are used by many custom gun builders and companies like Remington, they make private-labeled products for Kimber, Barrett, Weatherby, Bergara, Alamo Precision, Mesa Precision Arms\u00a0and others.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Service With Speed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWhat makes us unique is, as former officers in the military, having leadership skills and a high level of organization keeps us focused on quality, customer service and on-time delivery times,\u201d continued Matt. \u201cWith those skills, along with our aerospace engineer background and a track record of starting successful businesses, we strive for perfection in both our products and our customer service. We continue to set the bar higher for ourselves because we know that is good for our customers and good for business.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>AG Composites outlines its stock manufacturing process into four key categories: design, materials, manufacturing and quality control. \u201cWhen someone buys our product, they are getting a premier rifle stock that will last a lifetime and perform in any hunting or shooting environment,\u201d Matt said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how AG Composites break down these four key categories:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Design<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AG Composites uses modern design software to create computer-aided design (CAD) models of every stock manufactured. AG Composites\u2019 design engineers bring their aerospace industry CAD modeling experience to every stock. CAD modeling has many advantages to include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Rapid exploration of many design concepts<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Precise modeling of stock inletting and compatibility with popular barrel contours, actions and bottom metal<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Modeling of mold tooling and machining fixtures<\/p>\n<p><strong>Materials<\/strong><strong\/><\/p>\n<p>AG Composites uses the highest-quality carbon fiber, epoxy and paint products to manufacture its premium line of composite rifle stocks.\u00a0The end result is an extremely lightweight, yet extremely rugged, product designed around the needs of the shooter.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck.jpg\" alt=\"AG-Composites-ruck\" class=\"wp-image-290043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck.jpg\" alt=\"AG-Composites-ruck\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-ruck-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Manufacturing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Proprietary manufacturing processes are the secret sauce behind AG\u2019s ability to produce best-in-class stocks with delivery times that are a fraction of our competitors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quality Control<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consistency, efficiency, cost control and frequent quality control checks are the primary drivers of each step of the manufacturing process. Automation is used wherever possible, starting with the high-precision cutting table used to cut every piece of carbon-fiber material in AG Composite stocks.<\/p>\n<p>But building an excellent product is only one piece of the puzzle, and AG puts as much precision into its business philosophies as it does the stocks that hit the market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe built our brand based on quality, timely delivery and great customer service,\u201d said Matt. \u201cAs a company, we have created an environment where employees are valued and have a vested interest in seeing their team and the overall company succeed. We teach our employees and lead by example and to have a servant\u2019s heart. We serve our customers well and do what we say we\u2019re going to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In that same spirit, AG Composites knows its customers are more than a revenue source; they consider them the best and most influential mentors in the hunting and shooting business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking with and listening to some great gun builders, rifle manufacturers and individual hunters have helped keep ourselves and our products on the cutting edge,\u201d Matt said.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Family Through It All<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Success didn\u2019t come without a struggle\u2014the Tandy brothers are brothers, after all.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs brothers with different skill sets, this can be a good thing but also, at times, cause friction,\u201d Matt admitted. \u201cIn the early days of starting the company, we would clash occasionally, but we quickly learned to utilize our best talents and work in tandem as a team, because at the end of the day, our business goals were aligned. After our first SHOT Show in 2016, we learned that rifle stocks had the greatest opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The brothers paid very close attention to industry success and failures, like any successful business should. One of the things they learned not to do was try to be something they\u2019re not.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"AG-Composites-hunt\" class=\"wp-image-290042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"AG-Composites-hunt\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-290042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AG-Composites-hunt-672x420.jpg 672w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Long-range shooters and hunters have come to trust AG Composites stocks for the most difficult and rarest opportunities in the world.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cSo many companies try to be everything to everyone,\u201d Matt said. \u201cThis can cause a company to be inefficient, resulting in poor products and bad service. We decided to focus our efforts on carbon-fiber rifle stocks because they\u2019re lightweight, rigid and accurate. This is our area of expertise. We can proudly stand behind each one of our products with certainty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Over the past few years, AG Composites, like the rest of the firearms industry, has had to deal with more than their fair share of business-building curveballs like government leadership change, economic uncertainty and the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Obstacles aside, AG Composites knows who they are.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are already known among thousands of customers around the world because we can be delivered in weeks, not months,\u201d Matt said. \u201cWe will continue to expand our brand by investing in technology and high-quality employees. This will provide our current and future customers with quality products and top-notch customer service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And, AG Composites knows who they want to be as well.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur company is just hitting our stride,\u201d Matt said. \u201cWe still have a lot of customers to reach and show them why AG Composites is the right choice for a high-end, carbon-fiber rifle stock. We will also continue to look for opportunities that make business sense and fit into our area of expertise.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The company&#8217;s website can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agcomposites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">agcomposites.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This article originally appeared in the\u00a0April 2022 issue of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gundigeststore.com\/product\/gun-digest-magazine-one-year-subscription\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gun Digest the Magazine<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>More On Rifle Stocks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-28\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<hr\/>\n<div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/storm-tactical-target-pack?path=5\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/a>NEXT STEP: Download Your <strong>Free<\/strong> Storm Tactical Printable Target Pack<\/h3>\n<p> <strong>62 Printable MOA Targets with DOT Drills &#8211; Rifle Range in YARDS<\/strong> This impressive target pack from our friends at Storm Tactical contains <a href=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/storm-tactical-target-pack?path=5\"><strong>62 printable targets<\/strong><\/a> for rifle and handgun range use. 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