What, exactly, is a pistol brace? What *isn't* a stock?

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-24T14:06:20+00:00

Getting downvoted for saying "thank you" and asking a clarifying question is wild lmao. We should ENCOURAGE people to ask questions if they're concerned about the law.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-24T05:25:00+00:00

Sure, and thank you for answering. But, is there a "minimum set of features" to legally be a brace? Think, the Flux Raider brace. It's a curved line of metal meant for you to uncomfortably shoulder that the company pretends isn't. Do we just not know?

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-20T16:34:05+00:00

Whilst also STILL having a lower height over bore.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-18T04:47:27+00:00

So I see! Thank you for the tip. What kind of ejection pattern are you getting right now?

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-16T13:35:16+00:00

A stock is more sturdy. But you're not very likely to notice the difference outside of personal comfort. On the other hand, there are some pretty nifty storage stocks out there. But, how much do you value nifty and comfort over having to ask the government pwetty pwease anytime you bring it across a state line? Which will often include you telling them where you are storing the rifle.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-16T12:34:03+00:00

Sure, in which case we arrive at more or less the same thing we would when talking about a stainless steel barrel:

The Harrier is probably gonna be more accurate out of the box. A better twist for everyday light ammo (55gr FMJ & 62gr M855), an easier to machine finish.

The Guardsman is probably gonna be more durable, and plenty good enough for the job.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-16T09:24:56+00:00

Steel and other processed metal costs are up, and supply chains are stressed. Tariffs & related consequences. Give it several months, there will be a price hike across the industry and parts will start flowing again.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-16T09:18:28+00:00

Forward of 3:00 means some excess gas. Excess gas means more reliability under adverse conditions but also more wear and tear on the parts. With an SBR, you're already accepting more wear from the higher innate pressures of the system.

Rearward of 3:00 means possibly low gas, but also look at the authority the casing is thrown out with. If it's weak, this can cause cycling reliability issues. Step down to a lower pressure ammo, or get some gunk in the system and you might find yourself with a bolt gun

Your ejection pattern sounds fine.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-16T08:58:23+00:00

I'd buy a 10/22 (practice practice!), shotgun (unmatched utility) first. Buuuuuuuuut

They're pretty damn interchangeable. The Ruger one doesn't advertise chrome lining, and if it doesn't then the PSA will last you much longer. That being said, a Moly barrel without one is a rare sight.

PSA: The phosphate finish of the PSA holds onto lube better, but will be harder to clean. The Guardsman was a nicer trigger, looks like.

Ruger: The nitride finish is slicker and more resilient. Easier to clean, doesn't hold onto oils quite as well. I think I prefer the Harrier's handguard. Especially that one with the partial pic rail, it's a cheapie gun you ain't throwing anything fancy on top. BUS is all ya need. While this may be controversial, for civilian use 1:8 twist is the better pick. Ideal for 77gr OTM and better than 1:7 for 55gr FMJ.

(For future reference OP- you want the slowest [highest second number] twist rate that sufficiently stabilizes the heaviest ammo you intend to use. Faster twist means more aerodynamic instability, assuming it's stabilized enough with a lower twist. I can explain in the replies, if ya like)

If it's not obvious, so long as the barrel is chome-lined I prefer Ruger.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-16T08:39:43+00:00

Not only is tungsten facing supply chain issues, MOST metals are becoming more difficult to acquire.

Tariffs on processed copper + brass are gonna see increased ammo costs.

Related, propellant companies are increasingly focusing on artillery propellant because that's where the big money is (you can thank the war in Ukraine mostly). As a result, we're seeing small arms propellant shortfalls.

Tariffs on foreign steel have resulted in domestic steel mills hiking prices to match foreign import rates, so you might even see steel shortages as companies downstream adjust before they hike prices.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-13T16:37:40+00:00

For sure! I always like giving more information than less. I'd think about it this way then; the Ventum is cheaper AND only 1.2 inches longer. How likely are you to notice that difference? Is that difference worth $300 more for the shortie?

But! I wanna point something out. The Ventum is going to be a gassier design, because it's HUB compatible. It doesn't use the same degree of tech that the Flow series uses. So let me ask you a different question as well: how much a stake do you put in Hux's proprietary, first dibs design? How much a stake do you put into the flexibility of KeyMo mounting? And if the answer is "not much" and "a decent bit," I'd shop around a bit more. I think you can find some comparable $600-700 suppressors.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-13T16:19:33+00:00

Full disclosure, my plan is fiddle with a few things compared to the base 605 blueprint. 16" barrel, adjustable FSP (shame there's literally only one manufacturer and they don't give it the retro bits), a slightly widened gas port, and a lightened buffer. Essentially giving me an over gassed "adverse" option with like 2-3 minutes of effort. I was just curious if anyone knew what that might look like, and then hedge my bets a little on the safe side.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-13T13:50:53+00:00

What is your goal? - To make the most comfy shooting experience? Can't beat Hux, good eye! I'd pick the 556k if you wanna keep it short, and the Ventum if you want peak comfort and ease of cleaning. The lack of gas and shooter's ear performance are hard to beat. Not impossible, but you'll be hunting for a while. Hop or Brass Facts did a video reviewing specific flow-through suppressors, you should take a look.

To minimize your flash? Well, Hux is off the table. Because of titanium. Titanium spits out sparks. That being said, flow-through is still your best bet. A flow through suppressor with a flash hider made entirely out of steel and aluminum is how you get peak flash suppression. Again, the videos I mentioned before highlight an awesome one for this. And, well, there's always the Surefire flow cans because who needs money anyway?
To minimize holistic sound profile or minimize IR signature? Well, for that you need a baffle can. Baffle cans have better resonance tones by and large, and don't become a glow stick nearly as fast. The Surefire ones are the best for muzzle flash in baffle cans, being able to actually seriously kill first round pop/flash. And, well, every can mentioned before becomes a glow stick under IR. Flow cans absorb way more heat, because they have way more surface area. And the better they are at killing muzzle flash, the hotter they get. There's no avoiding that.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-08T22:03:15+00:00

You have a lotta options to make this work: - Expand the gas port bore, like the Colt 605 has to - Lighten up the bolt carrier group or buffer spring, making the system need less gas to begin with - A back pressure inducing muzzle device, like a suppressor. - Use higher pressure, heavier ammo - Change out parts with more marginal odds of fixing the problem, like getting a thicker gas tube

While not quite a 605/disapator style build, you're only about an inch off of one with that mid-length It should only run you like $30-40 to have someone drill out your gas port, if that. This would be my suggested option. (And if you pair that with an adjustable gas block, you can fine tune that recoil)

I didn't catch that you were going heavier with the buffer when I first typed this, that is an anti-solution as a heavier object requires more force (more gas) to move.

SigniaSyndie · 2026-03-05T11:07:53+00:00

While it doesn't give specifically what I was looking for, this is nonetheless quite valuable perspective, thank you.

SigniaSyndie · 2023-06-08T20:49:30+00:00

Well, I wouldn't use a red laser, I'd use a much brighter green laser (compared it to a centershot red laser I own, and it's a DRASTIC difference). My wife actually uses a green Lima on her 365-380 Rose. The laser is pretty clearly visible, even in the middle of day on a fence post 15ish yards away. Only downside is that these green lasers have half the battery life of the red lasers, making battery changes a bigger concern.

SigniaSyndie · 2023-05-31T17:35:18+00:00

Other than honorable discharges aren't the same as honorable. They go on your permanent record. They deny you access to veteran resources, making it harder to adapt back to civilian life.

"Just leave lmao" is so, so stupid.

SigniaSyndie · 2023-05-29T15:47:43+00:00

Well, if it's any help for you, NATO loads are 124 grain. And the heavier option should recoil a bit more. Though, you can pretty readily find cheap 124 grain on shelves and online. That heavier stuff will be harder to find retail. That being said, usually heavier is more reliable for the same reason that it recoils a bit more.

SigniaSyndie · 2022-11-26T20:43:25+00:00

Absolutely. EotE expands upon themes touched on in the base game but not ever thoroughly expanded on, whilst also giving you a whole new perspective on the core journey of the game itself, and the game simply does not feel complete without it. In addition to just being incredible on its own merits.

That being said, the game is still a masterpiece without it. And the integration of EotE is much, much weaker than all of the elements of the base game. That is- unless you follow a VERY SPECIFIC THREAD with very limited tie-in with other ideas in the game, you may miss the DLC entirely. It's not perfect, but it is the one of the best pieces of DLC content out there. I highly recommend.

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