VR Gunstock Buying Guide: Which One Should You Buy?

Most people buy too much stock. They read a spec sheet, decide more adjustment must mean more accuracy, and end up with a rig built for a game they've never played. Then it sits on a shelf, because it takes ninety seconds to set up and they only wanted an hour of Ghosts of Tabor after work.

So this guide does the opposite of a spec dump. Ten Olen VR models, running from $24.99 to $99.99, and for almost everyone exactly one of them is right. Real prices, what actually separates the three platforms, and a straight recommendation for three kinds of player.

New to the whole idea? Start with what a VR gun stock is and what it does, then come back here to pick one. Shopping for someone else? The VR gift guide covers accessories beyond stocks, and VR gifts under $50 and under $100 sorts the range by budget.

The short answer

If you want to stop reading now, here it is.

Everything after this is the reasoning. Skip to the gifting section if you're shopping for someone else and you just need the order-by date.

What separates one stock from another

Four things matter. The rest is color and preference.

How the controllers attach

This is the big one. Olen VR stocks use mounts, and there are two approaches to them.

The Asset uses interchangeable mounts that clamp the controller in place. SPINE and LoPRO use magnetic mounts, which LoPRO calls stopper mags. Magnetic means a controller comes on and off in about a second, which matters more than it sounds like it should when you're swapping between a shooter and something that needs free hands.

There's a trade-off. A magnet holds by surface contact, so a hard shoulder pull can break the connection. A clamped mount won't do that. Worth knowing before you pick.

Whether your game has a stock calibrator

Some VR shooters let you physically calibrate a stock in-game, so the virtual gun lines up with the real object in your hands. Ghosts of Tabor (opens Steam) does. So do VAIL, Onward, the Contractors games, Breachers, H3VR and Zero Caliber Reloaded.

The LoPRO is built specifically for those. If your library is mostly wave shooters and arcade games with no calibration step, LoPRO is the wrong buy and you won't get the benefit you paid for.

Weight

SPINE is 1.6 lb. The STKR Edition Asset is 0.7 lb. That's more than double, and after a two hour session your shoulder knows it.

Heavier isn't worse. A bit of mass steadies your aim and feels more like holding something real, which is the whole point for a lot of people. If you mostly play fast modes where you're constantly pivoting and grabbing things, lighter wins.

How much it adjusts

SPINE comes in 24, 26 and 28 inch sizes, so you choose length when you order rather than adjusting later. LoPRO has three length positions spanning three inches plus an adjustable cheek weld. The Solo Edition Asset has four inches of push-button adjustment.

Tall players, pay attention here. Around six feet or more and the standard LoPRO can sit too close to your chest, which is exactly why the Extended Edition exists.

Every price, lowest to highest

Most gunstock buying guides you'll find, including ones written by brands, don't publish prices at all. Strange thing to be true in 2026. Here's ours.

SPINE and LoPRO prices move with the options you pick. A SPINE in Onyx or Ghost starts at $81.99, the Quest 3 and Quest Pro versions of those are $85.99, the mid colorways run $86.99 to $90.99, and Chief tops out at $100.99. Check the product page for your exact combination.

The Asset, and why six versions confuses people

The Asset isn't one product. It's a platform with six configurations, and that sprawl is the most common reason someone emails us asking what to buy. In price order, then.

• Solo Edition, $24.99. Dominant hand only, no full stock, four inches of push-button length adjustment. For people who want steadier aim without strapping a rifle to themselves.
• STKR Edition, $31.99. 0.7 lb and slim. Built for team deathmatch, domination, close-quarters fights, anything where you're flicking for headshots and ripping 180s. Cheapest way into a full stock.
• The Asset, $57.99. The one most people should buy. Lightweight, modular, and the base every MOD bolts onto.
• SBS STKR Edition, $71.99. The split body system on the lighter STKR frame, made with the VAIL team for their extraction mode.
• SBS Edition, $77.99. Split Body Stock. A magnetic joint in the middle lets you pull your hands apart for full range of motion, then snap the halves together when you want to aim. Good for games where you're looting and interacting as much as shooting.
• Starter Pack, $97.99. Quest 3 and Quest 3S only, and it adds a set of leather controller straps. Check the product page for full contents.

Worth saying plainly: STKR is a low-margin entry point. We'd rather someone start at $31.99, find out they like having a stock, and come back for MODs than get talked into the $97.99 pack on day one.

The whole line is in The Asset collection.

SPINE, for people who want to stop fiddling

Buy SPINE if setup is the thing putting you off. Magnetic mounts, no calibration step, eight colorways if you care what your gear looks like on the wall.

It's also the heaviest of the three at 1.6 lb, which some players want and some don't. Sizes are 24, 26 and 28 inches, chosen at checkout rather than adjusted afterwards, so measure before you order. Rough guide: most players are fine at 24 inches, and the longer sizes suit taller players or anyone who likes the buttstock further out.

One honest caveat. Those flat magnetic mounts grab a round pipe, which isn't a lot of contact area. Pull the stock hard into your shoulder and they can let go. For most players that never comes up. For someone who plays like every round is a scrim, it will.

The range is in SPINE VR Gun Stocks.

LoPRO, for repeatable aim

Accuracy in VR mostly comes down to one question. Do your hands land in the same place twice? LoPRO is designed around that. Contoured stopper mags pull the controller into one fixed position, and a top stop lets you drive real pull force into your dominant hand without the stock drifting.

The body is deliberately smooth, because earlier stocks had edges that scuffed controllers and caught hands mid-fight. Small thing. You notice it the first time you don't catch a knuckle on something.

On price: $76.00 standard, $86.00 and up for the Extended Edition. Already own a standard LoPRO and want more reach? There's an extension kit sold on its own so you can retrofit instead of replacing. If you are buying new, go straight to Extended, because the standard stock plus the kit comes to more than Extended costs outright.

Both versions sit in LoPRO VR Gun Stocks.

Which stock fits your headset

Settle this before anything else. No stock fits every headset, because the mount has to match your controllers.

Three things to get right at checkout.

1. Pick your headset. The mount that ships in the box is the one for the headset you select, so this is the field to slow down on.
2. Pick your trigger hand. LoPRO and the Solo and STKR Assets ask whether you're left or right handed. Get it wrong and the stock is backwards.
3. Upgrading your headset later doesn't mean a new stock. On LoPRO you buy a stopper mag for the new headset. On The Asset you buy that headset's mount. The stock carries over either way.

Most people find it faster to shop by headset than by stock. Start at Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S, Quest 2, Quest Pro, PSVR2, Valve Index or Steam Frame.

Every stock has a beginner setup walkthrough on the Olen VR YouTube channel (opens YouTube), worth two minutes if you're buying for someone who has never built one.

Buying one as a gift

You need to know their headset. There's no universal stock, and anyone telling you otherwise is selling something that fits nothing well. If you can't ask without ruining the surprise, check the box in their room or think back to what they talked about buying.

Not sure how they play? Get The Asset at $57.99 rather than something specialised, because it's the version that adapts later. A gun stock stand from $11.99 or a weapon charm rounds it out without much extra spend.

Then there's the date.

USPS recommends sending by Thursday, December 17 (opens usps.com) for Ground Advantage to arrive before Christmas in the lower 48. Priority Mail is December 18, Priority Mail Express is December 19. Recommendations, not guarantees.

Orders here are typically processed within 1 to 2 business days after payment confirmation. Add that to the carrier date and Tuesday, December 15 is a sensible order-by date for standard shipping. Later than that and you're relying on paid expedited service and a bit of luck.

Questions people ask

Which VR gunstock should I buy?

For most people, The Asset at $57.99. It's modular, the mount for your chosen headset is included, and you can add parts later rather than replacing the stock. Buy SPINE from $81.99 if you want magnetic mounts and no calibration step. Buy LoPRO at $76.00 if you play competitive shooters with a physical stock calibrator, such as Ghosts of Tabor, VAIL, Onward or the Contractors games.

Do VR gunstocks work with any headset?

No. A gunstock holds your specific controllers, so mounts are headset-specific and you select your headset at checkout. Across the Olen VR line that covers Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S, Quest 2, Quest Pro, Quest 1 and Rift S, Valve Index, PSVR2, Pimax Crystal Super and Light, and Steam Frame on preorder. No single model covers all nine: LoPRO stops at the Quest family and Valve Index, SPINE adds PSVR2, and The Asset is the only one that fits Pimax.

What happens if I upgrade my headset?

You keep the stock. The stock body isn't headset-specific, only the mounting hardware is, so on LoPRO you buy a stopper mag for the new headset and on The Asset you buy that headset's mount. A whole new gunstock isn't needed.

How much does an Olen VR gunstock cost?

Olen VR gun stocks run from $24.99 for the Solo Edition, which supports the dominant hand only, to $99.99 for the SPINE Essential Pack. The most popular full stock is The Asset at $57.99. SPINE starts at $81.99 and LoPRO is $76.00. Prices were checked against olenvr.com in October 2026.

What is the difference between magnetic and clamped controller mounts?

Magnetic mounts, used on SPINE and LoPRO, let you attach and remove a controller in about a second. Clamped mounts, used on The Asset, hold more securely under hard shoulder pressure but take longer to swap. Magnetic suits players who move between games often, clamped suits players who pull the stock hard into the shoulder.

Which gunstock is best for Ghosts of Tabor?

LoPRO, because Ghosts of Tabor has a physical stock calibrator and LoPRO is built around repeatable controller positioning. The Asset works well too and costs less. SPINE is the weakest fit for that specific game, since hard shoulder pressure can break the magnetic connection.

How heavy is a VR gunstock?

Weights across the Olen VR line sit roughly between 0.7 lb and 1.6 lb. The STKR Edition Asset is the lightest at 0.7 lb and SPINE is the heaviest at 1.6 lb. Heavier stocks steady your aim and feel more like holding a real weapon, lighter stocks suit fast modes with a lot of movement.

When do I need to order for Christmas delivery?

For Christmas 2026, order by Tuesday, December 15. USPS recommends sending Ground Advantage by December 17 for delivery before Christmas in the contiguous US, and Olen VR orders are typically processed within 1 to 2 business days after payment confirmation. Carrier deadlines are published fresh each year, so check the current ones if you're reading this in a later season.

So, which one

Read this far and still unsure? Buy The Asset. It's $57.99, it covers seven headset options on its own, and it's the only one of the three that lets you change your mind cheaply. The other two each beat it at one specific thing, and you'll know within a month of playing whether you need that thing.

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