Pistol Braces

[Albroswift]

Swapped out he SBA3 with a Tailhook Mod 1 on the 12.5 308 last night. Took the long bumper off the KVP 5.6 oz and restored it to the 2.5" configuration for the shorter tube. Orange Sprinco. Flipped the brace open, inserted arm and grabbed the pistol grip. I shoot left handed, muzzle points about 45 degrees to the right and no way to engage the red dot. So figured what the heck, tried it right handed. points a little straighter but still no way to see the red dot. Really cool device except for the primary function doesn't work (for me). It does work nicely for cheek or shoulder weld. Going to run it this weekend just to see if that spring/ buffer/ tube configuration flies, then maybe back to the SBA3/ tubs flatwire/AR10 tube. FWIW, the SBA3 kind of works when on the arm, but strap would only work for someone with a 1-1/4" arm diameter. 

[sagebrush]

looking forward to the next update

[shooterrex]

We need pics.

[Albroswift]

47 minutes ago, shooterrex said:

We need pics.

I know. I'll get some at the range.

[washguy]

On 2/27/2020 at 8:01 AM, Albroswift said:

Really cool device except for the primary function doesn't work (for me). It does work nicely for cheek or shoulder weld.

Albro   The primary function of the SBA3/4's is not wrapped around your wrist/arm.....the nice cheek weld IS what they are for....  Wash

[Albroswift]

2 hours ago, washguy said:

the nice cheek weld IS what they are for.

I was trying to stay within the spirit of the regulations. 😎

[Albroswift]

2 hours ago, washguy said:

the nice cheek weld IS what they are for.

I was trying to stay within the spirit of the regulations. 😎 

(No un-coded messages on compromised frequencies) 

[washguy]

Albro   the regs say you can cheek weld...no problemo with that ...Wash

[Albroswift]

 

1 hour ago, washguy said:

Albro   the regs say you can cheek weld...no problemo with that ...Wash

Yes, I am aware. Guys at the police range shooting them with bipods and high power scopes. But no SBR's in WA, stamp or not. Go figure...

Also, looked at the box, it's a  Tailhook Mod 2, not mod 1. Telescoping. I'll dig it out tomorrow and see how the 308 runs with the 7" tube. Take some photos. 

[washguy]

Albro  so no SBR in WA?

no prob   the SBA 3/4 is a pistol not a SBR....Wash

[Albroswift]

Yep, as far as I understand WA Regs, no SBR's. Tailhooks and SBA's fine.

Shot the 308 with the Tailhook Mod 2 brace (7" tube), 5.6 oz KVP 2.5" buffer, orange Sprinco spring this morning. First mag ran great but brass at 1-2:00. 1/2 turn in on the AGB and 3-4:00 ejection pattern. Ran out a few of mags ea of 180 gr and 150 gr ammo, 100% reliable. not as much recoil as I was expecting. I like the SBA's because you can use a AR10 length tube, but kind of flimsy. The Tailhook is stiffer, proprietary 7" tube, but as long as the 308 will run reliably with the short tube, is a great adjustable brace. SBA3s are going for around $125, Tailhooks $150.

 

 

 

[sagebrush]

nice looking outfit. wondering if you remember the gas port size and what brand agb? thanks for report!

Edited February 29, 2020 by sagebrush

[washguy]

Albro the tailhook mod 2 looks sweet !  All of mine are sba 3 and 4's...I like the hard plastic as it should be....anyhow heres a smokin deal for the tailhook mod 2  106 bills from gun deals    Wash

https://www.gunprodeals.com/product/gear-head-works-brace-tailhook-mod-2-5-position-black-1

go to checkout to get the 106 deal.....daaamn might have to get one

Edited February 29, 2020 by washguy

[shooterrex]

Damn you just cost me more money.

[Albroswift]

Killer deal. They have one less then a minute ago.

So is there a better deal out there besides 65 bucks for a KVP 5.6 oz 2-1/2" buffer? 

[Albroswift]

1 hour ago, sagebrush said:

remember the gas port size and what brand agb

Drilled it 5/64 .078

Seekins AGB

Have the Superlative Arms on the Anderson AM10 but don't use the bleed off feature so saved 50 bucks this time. 

[sagebrush]

45 minutes ago, Albroswift said:

Drilled it 5/64 .078

Seekins AGB

Have the Superlative Arms on the Anderson AM10 but don't use the bleed off feature so saved 50 bucks this time. 

thanks

[shooterrex]

1 hour ago, Albroswift said:

Drilled it 5/64 .078

Seekins AGB

Have the Superlative Arms on the Anderson AM10 but don't use the bleed off feature so saved 50 bucks this time. 

Both of mine are 5/64.adjustable block from JoBobs.

 

[Albroswift]

So  JBO  is the brand? Can't find it on their site. Seekins and Odin start $50-$60

[98Z5V]

7 hours ago, Albroswift said:

Shot the 308 with the Tailhook Mod 2 brace (7" tube), 5.6 oz KVP 2.5" buffer, orange Sprinco spring this morning. First mag ran great but brass at 1-2:00. 1/2 turn in on the AGB and 3-4:00 ejection pattern. Ran out a few of mags ea of 180 gr and 150 gr ammo, 100% reliable. not as much recoil as I was expecting. I like the SBA's because you can use a AR10 length tube, but kind of flimsy. The Tailhook is stiffer, proprietary 7" tube, but as long as the 308 will run reliably with the short tube, is a great adjustable brace. SBA3s are going for around $125, Tailhooks $150.

 

5 hours ago, Albroswift said:

Drilled it 5/64 .078

Seekins AGB

GREAT updates/details on the recoil system and gas port diameter, man!  Awesome info! 

[shooterrex]

6 hours ago, Albroswift said:

So  JBO  is the brand? Can't find it on their site. Seekins and Odin start $50-$60

Yes it was JoeBobs own brand adjustable gas block.

[Albroswift]

12 hours ago, 98Z5V said:

 

GREAT updates/details on the recoil system and gas port diameter, man!  Awesome info! 

Paying back for all the great help here!

[shooterrex]

19 hours ago, Albroswift said:

So  JBO  is the brand? Can't find it on their site. Seekins and Odin start $50-$60

I just looked guess they don't have them anymore under their own brand. Both of my 308 pistols are running them.

[shooterrex]

https://www.joeboboutfitters.com/JBO-ADJUSTABLE-Low-Profile-Gas-Block-750-Black-p/jb-adjustablegasblock-750.htm

[Albroswift]

Good price, don't need one right away so on the notification list. Thanks. Now if I could find a 5.6oz 2-1/2" buffer on the cheap things would be groovy.