Best is a strong word — often subjective — and you may notice some decent pistol stabilizing braces missing from this article. So, instead, let’s just call this Jeremy’s shortlist of my favorite pistol braces, whether that’s for an AR pistol or for other large-format pistols. In no particular order . . . SB Tactical … Read more
The Gear Head Works Tailhook line of pistol braces (reviewed here) has proven extremely popular, showing up on factory non-NFA handguns from dozens of manufacturers. What’s more, the aftermarket has responded by creating adapters for mounting a Tailhook to all sorts of different firearms. One common option involves connecting a Tailhook MOD 1 to a … Read more
I was on the fence about keeping my B&T TP9, mainly due to the cost of the proprietary suppressor. Using the new Tech Smith MFG Tailhook adapter (which we announced here) and angled fore grip doesn’t address the suppressor issue it does completely transform the pistol into a much more useful weapon. Tech Smith takes a … Read more
I really enjoy shooting my B&T TP9, which I reviewed here. I haven’t registered it as an SBR yet. I’m just not convinced it’s going to stay in my permanent collection. The main reason: its proprietary suppressor is just too expensive to use on only one weapon. Sure it’s a great suppressor, but if I’m going … Read more
Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is working on an MP5 clone. The demand is there — price dependent (as always). So I had corralled a PSA rep at SHOT Show and asked about the rumor that PSA’s MP5 will run around $600. Nope. #aintgonnahappen. Nor should it . . . Building a reliable MP5 is much … Read more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64e6bHc3Z7I While “game changer” may be one of the most overused phrases of the past few years, earning my distaste almost as strongly as the completely useless term “bi-weekly” but with a much more violent eye roll, in the case of the Gear Head Works Tailhook pistol braces it’s an apt description. These simple, functional … Read more
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