Hello, we are looking for user feedback on our latest project: The patent-pending Shockwave Technologies Blade AR pistol stabilizer. More information is available on our website: http://shockwavetechnologies.com/site/?p=1724
I have ordered the pats needed to assemble my wife a short barreled ar “firearm” and was planning on a sig brace just so my wife can use it as a short lite weight ,a, “firearm”. It would help if you add photos with it on your arm Even a video showing the flexibility and function in your design. I guess I don’t have the imagination to understand how your will work as well or better as the sig brace . Could be a beta tester but not with out a bit more insight other than still photos.
[QUOTE=hardluk1;1966089It would help if you add photos with it on your arm Even a video showing the flexibility and function in your design. I guess I don’t have the imagination to understand how your will work as well or better as the sig brace .[/QUOTE]
Good point, hardluk1. Here’s a pic of the pistol in hand with the Shockwave Blade AR pistol stabilizer.
Should you wait for beta testing until you get ATF approval as a piatol brace and not a stock? A beta tester may get in trouble if the ATF rules it is a stock and the pistol becomes a SBR.
I would think the lower rear of the stabilizer should be shaped in such a way so as to offer a surface that can be stabilized against the users forearm.
Good luck with your project. It doesn’t look much different than shooting a regular pistol one handed. The photo you posted doesn’t match your description about how it provides stabilization in the vertical plane. The shooter’s forearm doesn’t come close to contacting the rounded portion at the top of the blade which are supposed to rest on the forearm.
The concern expressed by others about ATF compliance is valid and I would make sure the beta testers have an SBR lower to use. If not, I personally would only put this on a 16" upper and that would defeat the purpose of testing a “pistol” brace.
Does the blade fit a standard carbine receiver extension?
I can tell you up front that I don’t see any interest for me with the product even if it get’s approved and I think you need a way to maintain positive contact between the blade and the arm to even have a chance at approval.
Thank you for the input. The Blade AR fits a standard 1.25" O.D. pistol receiver extension (buffer tube).
There have been several “approved” pistol stabilizers over the years that didn’t maintain positive contact between it and the user’s hand or arm. And as I mentioned, we have already received a preliminary “approval” via phone.