FightLite SCR 5.56 Pistol: The New Hotness or Useless?

[roscott]

https://fightlite.com/collections/fightlite-raider-pistol/products/scr-pistol-keymod-5-56-nato

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but points for creativity I suppose. Does it fill a niche as they claim, or is it a waste of $800?

 

[kawtech87]

Is it just me, or does anyone else get a bad feeling about how close some companies are skirting the NFA laws?

Also that thing is useless. Worst of both worlds just like the Shockwave.

 

[T.Lex]

Creative, sure. But, I'm curious about the mechanics of it. Re-orienting the buffer is novel, but I'd wait and see the long-term effectiveness of this change before jumping in.

If it works, though, it seems like a better mousetrap versus other AR pistol arrangements.

 

[Brad69]

What would be the usefulness and what role would it serve?

 

[T.Lex]

What would be the usefulness and what role would it serve?

Same as any pistol AR, IMHO. Which means its a crowded market that has proven technologies.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Yeah id just take a normal AR pistol if i wanted one. This looks like a pirate gun of some sort.

 

[Gabriel]

I actually like the rifle, but not this.

 

[T.Lex]

I actually like the rifle, but not this.

Yeah, I hadn't known about those before. I'm kinda intrigued. Not enough to think about buying one, but I could see how it would fill a niche in the market.

 

[cosmos556]

This looks like a pirate gun of some sort.

That’s worth some cool points.

I always liked the look of their rifles. Would be a nice, non-threatening EBR that’s not an EBR.

 

[223 Gunner]

Looks like . I don't really think any AR pistol fills a role. Or AK pistol for that matter.
Wow, I hope they didn't put too much time into that thing. All my opinions of course, YMMV.

 

[Brad69]

Yeah never thought “man if I had just had an AR pistol for this situation “ maybe I am wrong?

 

[T.Lex]

Well, in terms of practicality, I'm the last guy to ask. First, I have never needed - and hope never to need - an AR for the purposes for which it was intended. Mine have hunted 4 legged critters a bit, and that's it.

Second, I can see the utility of a short barreled, carbine-style AR. But, that's why I spent the money and SBR'd my favorite AR. I do have to say that a 10.5" barrel just seems to fit right. So, I understand why people would want a pistol AR to avoid the SBR cost.

Now, when would a 16" bbl really be not-as-good as a <16" bbl is open for debate. I really don't know. But, some people clearly prefer <16" bbls for a variety of uses.

 

[roscott]

Yeah, I hadn't known about those before. I'm kinda intrigued. Not enough to think about buying one, but I could see how it would fill a niche in the market.

I was considering a Mini 14 as a lightweight farm truck gun, but all the reviews I’ve found say the SCR rifle > Mini 14. And I do like the look of them.

The pistol though... seems like it would only be useful on Firefly.

 

[Brad69]

I concur with T lex
M4 style AR can do it better I personally prefer the 16 inch barrel the nighttime light show the SBRs provide and added blast I don’t care for. I am not into the “brace thing” just don’t see an advantage over a AR?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Now, when would a 16" bbl really be not-as-good as a <16" bbl is open for debate. I really don't know. But, some people clearly prefer <16" bbls for a variety of uses.

Other than "because cool" the only real use is as a suppressor host, IMO. Making the barrel shorter to give you room for a suppressor while still maintaining a easy to manage length. I've cleared a lot of buildings with a musket or 18" shotgun.

What these things generally do is lose the advantage of a long gun of having a third point of contact with your body for stability, easier to aim, easier to manage recoil, etc.

 

[venenoindy]

I don't see a practical application for this firearm, just like the Glock that you can fold (face palm).

 

[T.Lex]

I was considering a Mini 14 as a lightweight farm truck gun, but all the reviews I’ve found say the SCR rifle > Mini 14. And I do like the look of them.

Now that you mention it, my father in law and I hunt with an AR, but he's also mentioned he'd like a different gun - he just doesn't know what. The Mini 14 has come up in conversation, though. I may send him a link to that.

I've cleared a lot of buildings with a musket ....

Dude. How old ARE you?

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Dude. How old ARE you?

Younger than Churchmouse.

 

[grandpawj]

At the risk of ridicule, that thing is fugly. It certainly is not what comes to mind when I hear the word "pistol."

 

[T.Lex]

At the risk of ridicule, that thing is fugly. It certainly is not what comes to mind when I hear the word "pistol."

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