http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsqy73wE5Eo
I gotta admit, I’ve never been drawn to AR pistols. The guns have reliability issues, ear-splitting muzzle blast and so-so ballistic performance. And those are just the minor issues. The real deal-killer: accuracy. I can no more hit the target with an AR pistol than I can by throwing a piece of popcorn at the bullseye. Others have tried and failed to make AR pistols more functional. Now SIG SAUER is entering the fray, selling a $139 doodad—the SB15 Pistol Stabilizing Brace—that might succeed. If it remains legal . . .
The SIG SAUER SB15 Pistol Stabilizing Brace is a padded sleeve that mounts to the buffer tube and slips over your forearm to hold the gun in place. Of course it also looks like you could ignore that silly wrist sleeve and just stick it up against your shoulder, but you’ll notice that none of SIG’s co-ed demonstrators are using it that way. Would a legal device become illegal if you ‘accidentally’ forgot to stick your arm through it?
SIG promises that they’ve received ATFE approval for this device. If it works like I’m guessing, if the ATFE doesn’t pull the regulatory rug out from under it, this might actually persuade me to order an AR pistol upper once there’s some ammo to shoot through it. Watch this space.
Oh and we know someone who’s got to be really pissed right about now. Either that or he’s cashing a serious check.
That’s a nice false dichotomy. That’s the kind of Hegelian dialectic you use on children, Bob. Even though it has nothing to do with the second amendment, I have one word for you: hunting! I have seen numerous professional athletes on the Sportsman or Outdoors channel showing off their hunting properties and tools. There is currently a kickstarter campaign going to create an outdoors show strictly for NHL players that hunt.
In WI, we sell almost 700k individual deer hunting licenses per year. In 2013, there were only 8 accidents – http://www.piercecountyherald.com/content/wisconsin-news-round-eight-accidents-total-2013-gun-deer-season. 8 out of 700k is what we call in science “statistically insignificant.” The NRA also has a monthly column in its magazines outlining positive DGUs. There are 300 million firearms in the U.S., and only about 6,000 murders with firearms, most of which are committed by felons on felons in the drug business. Most people are good people, and they don’t use these tools in a dangerous manner. Get off your high horse, Bob.
Why not just brace the tube against your shoulder like a standard AR? I’ve used one that way and found it to be almost identical in accuracy over short to medium distances.
Tempting … The reason I’ve never like the AR15 pistol is because it’s bore is too high above the hand to really manage the recoil and make fast and accurate follow-up shots. And, I’ve toyed with the idea of having a shoulder pocket that the receiver extension could sit in for more rifle-like firing, but it all seemed a bit too convoluted. This simplifies the problem … As I said: Tempting.
There are some great aspects about North Carolina, but nanny state things like this seem to be popping up everywhere of late.
The coast is great, the mountains are great, but everything in between might as well be New Jersey. Sadly, this is a trend that will never be confined and I fear all states are destined to suffer from Progressivism and Big Gov. unless the people of this country wake up and undergo a radical philosophical transformation.
I sure wish this bill would get introduced, I would like to see how many Democrats suddenly start blocking a vote on background checks.
Please keep us informed on the status of this bill. I can’t find any information on its status.
AR pistol = range toy
SBR = FTW
But it is ok for him and other TRAITORS LIKE HIM to carry on these campuses to protect themselves but not ok for the students. If the citizens cannot carry on campus then neither should them.
These elitists may as well advertise that all the people on campus need to be unarmed so that they can continue to be easy prey to the criminals.
College campuses are giant, flashing beacons to criminals and creeps everywhere. Thousands of unarmed and situationally unaware kids walking around, many of whom don’t exercise much caution and walk alone at night, all with iPhones, laptops, LV purses, etc, ripe for the pickings.
It’s a downright travesty that our educational system claims to broaden horizons and open minds, yet colleges do everything in their powers to blind students to the harsh realities of the world and deny them their Natural Rights.
How did we stray so far from the Enlightenment?
Law enforcement agencies are now encouraging people to fight back and take more aggressive approaches during active shooter scenarios (Even in CA campuses are training for this). The NC university police should get with the program – its critical that people are trained to deal with scenarios in the 5 minutes before the police arrive. And that may include you know, having a gun. If people have made “threats” as the article implies, perhaps we should address those specific people not the rest.
Alex Bosco has already posted on ar15.com saying in less words that Sig bought the design from him.
“They didn’t steal it from me….hope you guys like it.”
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_122/611518_New_pistol_brace_from_SIG_SAUER.html
With the tag line, I figured someone had his mortar or howitzer confiscated and that for some reason RF approved. Nice.
Anyone who makes a conscious decision to live in that open sewer we call ‘Illinois’ deserves what happens to them.
I speak leagalese and jive. It is a Stall tactic. She doesn’t want to file an appeal that will kill her chances @ being governor and the deadline is approachin to file for cert so . . . This is essentially asking the teacher for more time on an open book take home exam. She would need to show some good cause and sitting on your ass for 6 months aint it. I need to look up scotus rules to see the exact standard, but given the lateness of the scotus session, this may be a crappy hail mary pass.
Not really designed for rapid deployment…
The H937 bill being debated in the NC House covers several topics. Some highlights:
1. Allows CHP holders to keep their firearm locked in their vehicle on campus so that are not forced to be disarmed for the entire home-school/work-home journey. It does NOT allow the CHP holder to carry on their person while walking around campus or while in class.
2. A similar locked in vehicle provision of other State property.
3. Allows restaurant carry in dining establishments which sell alcohol for consumption on premises. Does NOT change the current law banning consumption of alcohol while carrying.
4. Corrects language in a statute regarding parks which was intended to allow cities / counties to ban carry from some buildings and athletic fields but had been abused by cities and counties to ban carry almost anywhere in a park.
5. Allows a process for concealed carry rights to be restored after mental illness adjudication.
Hmmm… They’re used to being contemptible, so why worry about contempt?
Ms. Madigan is either a tiny lady, or that crib is for some giant sized baby? Sorry, couldn’t help but notice that. As for her delay tactic, it sounds like she is trying to cover both sides of her butt at the same time with her party and the electorate.
How is this NOT a stock? Looks really easy to shoulder this.
I like S&W, recently bought a M&P 9 pro for my father in law, it is a really nice pistol. I have an old model 10, and it still shoots fine. I wouldn’t be caught dead with a POS licensed S&W folding knife. For a few bucks more you can get a nice quality blade.
You get what you pay for, those S&W knives are barely a step up from those sold at gas stations and flea markets. I carry and use custom folders, some of which are worth more than my firearms, but there are plenty of high quality, US made knives at the $100 or less price point.
Buy and use a knife from Spyderco, Benchmade, Kershaw/ZT, or if you really want good ergonomics try something from Emerson knives.
Anything with “Swat” or the like on the blade is most likely garbage.
FOAD
So, Jack, are you also uncomfortable with those same individuals carrying everywhere else? What bit of magical business happens when these folks cross that invisible line marking campus property?
I pay no attention to any review in which the reviewer says “Ka-lish-nee-koff”….
Sorry. It’s an NPAP. It’s heavy. It’s a tank.
Most importantly, it’s a Century.
Get a Saiga (“SIGH-gah”, not “SAY-guh”) if you want an all-original tank of a gun. If you want a 1.5mm receiver, get a Type56.
My local store had around 600 rounds (mostly) of .233 and 5.56 this morning. I was only able to get 150 due to limits on purchases to customers. The rest should be gone before I finish typing this.
Horror story – sensitive shooting individuals warning – the following may be disturbing to sensitive individuals:
When I moved back east from NM a year and a half ago, there was only money for a large van. With FOUR people in it. I tried to get everything important loaded on it. I REALLY tried. My giant tool box full of ammo came with me. So far, so good.
I just discovered THIS WEEK that I left behind *3* sealed 300 packs of Green Tip, M-855 5.56 ammo!!!
How long will it take to recover from this realization? This unforgivable BLUNDER? I could have SWORN I brought it, but I’ve turned the place upside down. When I think of my landlord (who was why I left in the first place (LONG story) SELLING IT on eBay… UGH.
Great time to be a .243 Winchester shooter.
God speed, gentlemen. Looking forward to the coverage.
Congressman Issa: “Is it OK to trade a case you don’t want going to the Supreme Court for a dollar damage case?”
Holder: “Look…SQUIRREL!”
Guys there is the design purpose and a potential alternate use. It is very good (suprisingly so) at one of them-virtually without compromise-and pretty poor (not suprisingly) at the other. As an added bonus, my setup is a bit over 26″ long 🙂
Mike
What is the NRA supposed to say about it? If there is a pending new version of this law, then all that needs to be said is that there is no such thing as an “undetectable” firearm. I feel like you are going out on a limb just to say the NRA isn’t hardcore enough, based on something that happened fifteen years ago. Come on, really?
All firearms require significant metal or at the very least, metallic ammunition to work properly, though that is pushing the envelope beyond reason as Cody has demonstrated with his routinely splitting barrels. This is a law that prohibits something that does not even exist.
It is just an example of another dumb law. The NRA was dumb back then to compromise at all on something so silly, but they did and it doesn’t mean much at this point. I don’t know if metal detectors have gotten better since then, but access to information has so now the NRA and other people who care about the RKBA don’t have to worry as much as they used to about the ignorance of the unwashed, fearful masses.
Over regulation and inflation of laws. Its a unworkable hole in a sickly broken Federal system setup to attack anyone they deem an irritant. Ive been tempted (why I was reading this) but don’t need the knock on the door the day they decide I’m to free minded to be free.
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So damn expensive. I would but it if it were at a reasonable price. Way to many better optics out there at a price that is reasonable. Trijicon lets here the voice of the people. 15FEB2016