Sorry for long story .Your CZ Bren are pretty cool looking guns , I got the CZ Evo3 in OD green with SB 3 tactical folding brace on it . One by-product of this arrangement was an extension of the lower portion of the bolt lock/release lever. Joe Kurtenbach, Executive Editor of Gun & Ammo, and John Myles from Smith & Wesson discuss features of the Equalizer 9mm micro-compact pistol and new-for-2023 M&P 5.7. Some big news for trigger pullers recently from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Spring loaded at rest, there was a platform on each side that released the sight instantaneously to its vertical position. I think I've driven myself mad with comparing the pros and cons. The efficiency and versatility of barrels have been upgraded to take advantage of heavier bullets able to land a more effective blow at greater distance. I would use the 110-grain Barnes TAC-TX load and never feel undergunned. Completely compatible with average, every day 5.56 ARs, the 300 Blackout upper is a viable route into the caliber (though if you shoot suppressed you might have to up your buffer weight). But it was visible when we used the Romeo4 red-dot scope. The abbreviated configurations of Americas favorite firearm are practically perfect in every way. But After getting hooked on the Springfield Saint line I lost interest in the Sig , I feel bad. Sure, they are a ton of fun at the range, teaching children how to shoot, and for use in defending the homestead, but consider them for hunting applications as well. April 23, 2020 By Sean Utley While there are many good suppressors available, in my experience there are a few notable brands and models which, from a durability/longevity standpoint, I would consider first when looking to purchase a suppressor. SA ars get a lot of shit from people but it has been a really good rifle. I'll go with the Sig and do those upgrades for sure. This article on theSIG MCX Rattler is from the May/June 2018 issue of Tactical Life magazine. Im looking eventually for a Tread 400 (maybe this one?). The Rattler has a one in five twist rate. For a company many people thought was years late to the AR party, Springfield Armory has done an amazing job in seizing a substantial percentage of the AR-15 marketplace, and theyre not slowing down. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. Installed with a 3/8-inch drive socket from the front, it can fit under handguards. I got my hands on the SBR variant, which features a skeletonized stock that folds flat against the left side of the receiver without obstructing the controls. Is there anything sweeter than these mighty mites? It started expanding at about 6 inches and fragmented at 15, leaving just the lead core and base at 26 inches. I will not consider another firearm from the Saint line ever again. The trigger presented a crisp break at about 7.6 pounds of resistance with barely an ounce or two in variation from shot to shot. A quick note on sub- and supersonic ammunition and suppression. If we were to describe the bolt lock/release assembly as a seesaw, the typical lower end could be seen as being constructed without the seat. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The lower is mil-spec, so an upper change is no different than any other lower. If you havent heard yet, be advised that millions of gun owners may soon be classified as felons if a new Bureau of Alcohol, AR-15 Carbines for Less Than $1300: The Winner is a Saint, SIG Sauer P365XL Spectre P365V001 9mm Luger, Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro HCP9379BOSP 9mm Luger, SHOT 2023: Savage Arms Introduces 1911 Government Model Pistols, 5 Best 9mm Pistols for Concealed Carry in 2023, New Shooters Guide: The Best Gun For Home Defense Isnt a. I was able to get 10 hits out of 10 on the top portion of an IPSC silhouette at 100 yards with the Lehigh Defense load and Barnes subsonicswell within the designs parameters. Honey badger .300bo 5. Please keep us posted. Concerning these small-but-potent arms, they're pretty dang slick in 5.56 NATO, but sing when chambered 300 Blackout. In use, it seemed to all but disappear. Every MCX also comes with an ambidextrous safety selector and magazine release for righties and lefties. With the provided 20-round Magpul PMAG in place, the PDW weighs 5 pounds, 10 ounces. All three-rifle barrels were marked 5.56 NATO. Non-Lethal Personal & Home Defense with Byrna, Range Tested: EAA Girsan Pistols & Shotguns, New for 2023: Christensen Arms Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR), New for 2023: All-American RIA 5.0 Sporting Pistol, New for 2023: FN Rush 9Ti Pistol Suppressor, New Big Bore Pistols for 2023: FN 510 Tactical and FN 545 Tactical, New for 2023: FN SCAR 15P Rifle Caliber Pistol, First Look: Taurus Raging Hunter 460 Magnum Revolver With 10.5-Inch Barrel, New-for-2023 Taurus Judge Executive Grade 410/.45 Colt Revolver, Smith & Wesson Equalizer and the Brand New M&P 5.7 Pistol. I can't get my hands on the DD5 which I really prefer. Maybe i'll sell the .308 if they ship me a new replacement and get an M1A instead, but i'm not exactly dying to give that money right back to them after this fiasco. I'm a sucker for. Interestingly, Sig is one of the gunmakers that subscribe to faster-than-usual twist rates for 300 Blackout1:5. Additionally, given the use of heavier bullets (200-grains plus and thereabouts), the loads have a smaller powder charge compared to their supersonic counterparts. Additionally, the gun has one of the best brace systems going, a fast-deploying affair that cuts the size of the firearm nearly in half when folded in. The buttstock, although appearing very much in the M4 tradition, was modified to offer holes on each side for a quick-detach sling loop. Still love Springfield but im sour on that line. Although the drill was shot cold, we couldnt help but be more warmed up by the time we reached the third gun. When not at his press or the range he can be found chasing mule deer around the Rocky Mountains. Sig offers several variants, including pistols with stabilizing braces. In the same breath, the gun is compact enough to enhance its nimbleness, yet big enough to ensure the cartridges ballistic integrity. To the average shooter the price tag doesnt quite reflect it, but the Protector is top-shelf Wilson Combats entry-level 300 Blackout pistol option. This test was performed cold, one and done with no makeups. http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/201for-carve-out/, http://forum.pafoa.org/showthread.php?t=305685, https://www.nraila.org/articles/2017cal-gun-dealer, http://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/03/5406606027600/, St. Gabriel Possenti Patron Saint of Handgunners, If this is your first visit, be sure to Knock off mp5 in 9mm I had a mpx pistol 3yrs ago and while funseems about 100% pointless knowing todays ballistic capabilities of the 556 &300. blbennett1288 Rivet. Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. We think this made the trigger a little more user friendly in that there seemed to be more time for the shooter to completely refine a shot. On a full-size rifle or carbine, I think the relieved magazine well of the Saint Edge looks a bit small, but on this build it looks just right. For an AR, it conceals and transports incredibly well, is surprisingly soft-shooting, accurate and reliable, unique and fun. The test shooter said he was on target inside the A-zone, but the trigger didnt respond. Essentially it boils down to performance and suppressibility. Compare. At the Impact Zone Range, our rifles shared a $420 1x20mm SIG Sauer Romeo 4b Compact Scope with a tiny 2-minute-of-angle red dot. The upper circumference was reduced, guiding the index finger to the trigger. With the desire for a more up-to-date AR-15, we went shopping and found that we didnt have to break the bank just get comfortable within a price range of about $900 to $1250 dollars. What sets the SIG MCX Rattler apart? According to the Sig Rep on ARFCOM: "6.75"/LVAW barrel was/is not made to be fired unsuppressed. To install (or remove for cleaning), you have to pop out both pins on the lower receiver and then slide the upper receiver back and forth. But we loved the buttpad and the overall contour of the stock. JavaScript is disabled. To keep my support hand from creeping up on the muzzle, I added an M-LOK-compatible Kinesthetic Angled Grip (KAG) from Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM) to the forend. I suppose this is due, in part, to how much gas is escaping out the short barrel past the bullet instead of gathering force behind it as it would in a longer barrel. The free-floated handguard offered Keymod machining on three sides, and the Picatinny top rail extended 11 inches from the receiver. A final note, the Protector is a very shootable pistol, thanks in part to its heft (a shade under 6 pounds). Its truly impressive. I would go with the sig. While the plastic handguard and the buttstock showed a little bit of play, fit and function of the more important parts of the M400 Classic were exceptional. What more can you ask for? There was another location for a QD sling from either side at the rear of the receiver just below where the buffer tube was attached. Barrel-twist rate was 1:8. The only complaint is the 300 Blackouts A2 flash hider. I realize in the current climate you may have to take what you can get. The $1000 CMMG Mk4T may still use the M1 buttstock and grip, but the 416 stainless-steel barrel offered a 1:7 twist on the inside and a bead-blast finish on the outside. After some time and the Rattler was more widely seen in the wild. Do Pistols Benefit From Popular Aftermarket Modifications? Springfield currently doesnt have any plans for a version in .300 AAC Blackout, but (hint hint) it would be a very smart move, as the .300 BLK performs much better out of short barrels than the 5.56. Sig Sauer SIGMCX Rattler 300 AAC Blackout PMCX-300B-5B-TAP-PSB vs But there is hope for me after seeing the new SnakeBite Tread 5.56 . The pistol is supplied with flip-up front and rear sights that sit relatively tall when folded and dont take up much rail space. In the confusion the shot was released off line or as one might say, out of time. So had to go home and think about it , while driving she asked which one I liked , i like them all but of course . The Sig Virtus has these possible configurations: 300 Blackout: Barrel Lengths 6.75", 9", and 16" 5.56mm : Barrel Lengths 11.5" and 16" The Virtus is the more flexible platform, but there is nothing wrong with the Rattler. *Bullet weight measured in grains, velocity in fps by chronograph and accuracy in inches for best 5-shot groups at 50 yards. Another latecomer to AR manufacturing, Ruger has proven fast in picking up the rules of the game. No. MSRP: $2,720; sigsauer.com. Springfield Saint with FDE, OD Green, and Stealth Grey Rattlecan Paint Job. Jacketed bullets can fragment at higher velocities due to high twist rates. Sig 716i or Springfield Victor Saint .308. In our view, the advertising campaign that preceded the Saints introduction underscored that the AR-15 is not just for the military. How the Springfield Saint Compares to Other AR-15 - The Shooter's Log Saint Edge in .300 blackout? | The Armory Life Forum The CMMG Mk4T was the tale of two rifles. Sig Sauer M400 Tread .223/5.56 Semi-Automatic 30rd 16" I own and have experience in small arms and shotguns, so this will be an entry level AR for me. In 2017, the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) issued a Request For Information, basically asking someone to design a .300 Blackout PDW top end for them that a soldier could slap onto a standard M4 lower to create a concealable AR-based PDW. It provides added backpressure for reliable cycling. But you may have noticed complete uppers selling for as little as $400 during the last rounds of holiday sales and complete carbines selling for less than $700. MCX-SPEAR . Operation was very smooth and secure. When you authored this on 24 March 2020, SIG announced the 716I Tread for civilian sale which is the same rifle minus select fire, 1913 rails on the handguards 6', and an M-Lok Bayonet lug. The Saint is one of the most user-friendly versions of this user-friendly platform. AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. The upper, including the mix of Picatinnny and Keymod rail, was more modern than the lower, which offered more traditional components, such as the plastic grip with single finger groove and the buttstock that was sans any padding. Its also rated for rounds up to the .300 Winchester Magnum, so it wont have issues with higher-pressure 300 Blackout loads. Depending on where you stand in the stabilization debate, this could prove a dealbreaker. Pistol: Semi-Auto. But thats what your 20-inch barreled baby is for, right? Our Team Said: The CMMG Mk4T showed extremely good balance. Runs great. Much of their stuff is imported and rebranded. Love this gun . It's a little longer but CZ Bren 2 MS pistol can be had in 5.56 or 7.62x39 with a couple added inches of barrel than the Sig Rattler. I'm having a hard time deciding on which one of these to purchase. With the Saint Edge series of ARs, you get nicely sculpted lower receivers machined from billet aluminum. But if you want range, get a longer-barreled rifle with a slower twist rate to optimize 125-grain loads. Forged rather than cast aluminum is now the standard, and machining is more exact thanks to computer numerically controlled (CNC) automation. What surprised me as much as the complete reliability was how soft-shooting the PDW was. Nevertheless, we were able to score A-zone hits with all 12 rounds fired before time ran out. Full Member. It's The only Sig I have left I won't give up because I like it that much . The 300 rattler was designed to be suppressed. Springfield Armory SAINT 5.56 NATO [MSRP $919] - Bravo Company Buttstock/Pistol Grip/Handguard/Trigger Guard, Nickel Boron GI Trigger, 16 Melonite Barrel w/ 1:8 Twist. With the brace collapsed, it is just 18.75 inches long. Can the SIG MCX Rattler do it? Sig Sauer The AR Pistol Afield. Wilson Combat SFX9 5-Inch Solid Frame 9mm Pistol: First Look. I installed it on an AR carbine but ended up taking it off, because while it felt good in my hand, it just didnt look right to my eye. S pringfield Armory rocked the firearms community with the introduction of the SAINT rifle in 2016.