Ok, so moving to California has been an adjustment. I'll admit it. I really dislike bullet buttons. So, with that in mind, Senorgrand's recent move to the EBR realm inspired me to see if I could come up with a way to be (reasonably) happy with my AR again. So first, make sure you know the laws. Should be obvious, but a little reinforcing never hurts.
Here in California, an adjustable stock, pistol grip, and flash hider all equal the great Satan himself, and will get you thrown in the can without a bullet button.
Fortunately, I did plan ahead a bit, and had a true muzzle brake permanently welded onto my barrel before I came this way anyway, so just needed to make a couple of adjustments.
First thing I tried was the Hammerhead. As noted in the other thread, I find it to be uncomfortable. It's not just the size which is awkward, it's also the grip angle, which you'll see in the pics below. Straight back, and not like any other rifle I've ever shot. Also makes it really difficult to use the safety. I also would need to permanently fix my Magpul stock to be compliant. Not a big deal there, but still something anyway. I'd read some positive things, in fact one of our mods has the Thordsen as well, so after looking at the design, it appeared to address the comfort issues. Also ordered the buffer tube cover and riser for a better cheek weld.
Night and day difference. Much more like a traditional rifle in feel, even though it looks kind of like a weird hybrid phaser blaster of some kind. I'm also pending a different muzzle brake, as some other members can attest, the concussion from this one is.... Pretty serious. Amazing at keeping you on target, but at the range it's a bit of a monster for folks in adjoining stalls. I'll post a new picture of that one when I get around to getting it attached.
Anyway, here's the result.
EDIT: Brake, not break.
AR-15 Redux
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