SSAR-15 Bump Fire Stock Review - Pics and Video

[medphys]

Did some messing around this afternoon with the SSAR-15 Bump Fire Stock.

This thing is VERY cool. It’s probably not practical because the accuracy is really non-existent (maybe 2’ x 2’ groups at about 25-30 yards), but it sure as hell is fun! Plus it's an easy and safe way for AR-15 owners to replicate full-auto fire.

It is basically a molded plastic stock/grip combo that allows the upper to “float” in the shoulder stock. It also has a locking feature that allows the shooter to lock the upper into place and disable the bump-fire function.

Is it worth $300? That depends… They really did think these out and the design works great once you get a feel for it. The trigger guard section has a little piece of plastic that sticks out for your trigger finger to rest on.

Your finger needs to be further through the trigger guard than normal which can be a little awkward at first, but eventually you get the hang of it. Overall- I give it a 7 out of 10 due to the fun factor.

A Carlson Compensator and a vertical fore grip would probably tame it a bit too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYPzyb_d2XM

 

[strobro32]

I'm going to need you to send that to me for further evaluation. I'll need a few hundred rounds too.

Nice video.

Is there a spring in the stock, behind the buffer tube?

 

[Rabbit23]

I bought one for my brother and one for myself for xmas this past year. We're both happy with them.

At the time I cannot afford another full auto, so this will satisfy me for now.

 

[medphys]

Is there a spring in the stock, behind the buffer tube?

No. That would make it function too well and you know how the BATFE feels about springs, rubber bands, and shoelaces.

Maybe a thick piece of soft neoprene to reduce the felt recoil is a better option.

 

[Glockdude1]

I looked at one at a previous gunshow. I wanted to buy one, but the $300 price tag stopped me. I could see $100 for one, but not $300.

:surfing

 

[medphys]

I looked at one at a previous gunshow. I wanted to buy one, but the $300 price tag stopped me. I could see $100 for one, but not $300.

:surfing

Maybe, but it really is a blast to shoot. Plus for someone who doesn't have the funds for an M16, it beats the piss out of sticking your finger in your belt loop. I do think $195 woud be a more palatable number though.


I'd like to here from others that have had any experience with it. We are trying to put together a review of it for a radio show and your opinions would be helpfull.

 

[eyegun]

This thing is VERY cool. It’s probably not practical because the accuracy is really non-existent (maybe 2’ x 2’ groups at about 25-30 yards), but it sure as hell is fun! Plus it's an easy and safe way for AR-15 owners to replicate full-auto fire.

That's about the accuracy you'll get with a select fire M16

 

[Rabbit23]

Maybe a thick piece of soft neoprene to reduce the felt recoil is a better option.

I would suggest a vertical foregrip too. I found that helps to assist the bumpfire aspect.

 

[Samuel_Hoggson]

If there's no spring, what is the elastic element that facilitates bumpfiring? Does the grip free float up front, only attaching to the rear by way of those "arms" (flat springs)?

Sam

 

[cajun 22]

You put foward pressure on the forearm while shooting. The rear stock is held firmly to the shoulder and the rifle just slides back and forth causing your finger to make repeated contact with the trigger. Thus the name slidefire.

http://www.slidefiresolutions.com/Products.html

 

[Dirt Farmer]

I see in one of the Youtube videos where a person states it requires a military style buffer tube. However it states on two of the dist web sites that the stock works with either a military or commercial buffer tube. Does anyone know which is correct?

 

[davep32618]

I see in one of the Youtube videos where a person states it requires a military style buffer tube. However it states on two of the dist web sites that the stock works with either a military or commercial buffer tube. Does anyone know which is correct?

It works with "most" commercial tubes. Mine happen to be the exception, so I ordered a mil-spec buffer tube, viola, no problems. It works as advertised. I've only had it out once for test firing, but I have a case or two of spare 5.56 so as soon as I get my persoanl range built, I'll rock and roll as long as I cna afford two.

 

[finbox]

do you think it will work with the magpul trigger guard?

 

[medphys]

If there's no spring, what is the elastic element that facilitates bumpfiring?

Sam

To be clear, my coment to strobro32's post regarding a spring or neoprene should have included a in it. I would not put ANYTHING in between the stock and buffer tube. IMO, doing that would introduce a mechanical device and the BATFE could see that as the manufacture of a machine gun (search the Akins Accelerator for more detail).

Does the grip free float up front, only attaching to the rear by way of those "arms" (flat springs)?

Sam

The stock and grip is one unit and the entire upper receiver and lower receiver (minus the factory grip) is free to slide back and forth in it.

 

[JWH 223]

Tried one this weekend. I didn't get to run too many rounds thru it, but it was fun. Could do 2 and 3 round burts with ease right off the bat, but couldn't do any longer strings then that. This had a standard trigger. I would think a decent 2 stage trigger would help alot.

Like everyone else, if they were under $200, I would buy one. They are a bit on the ugly side....but if they work, I guess looks shouldn't matter.

 

[Samuel_Hoggson]

Thanks for the explanations. So the device is basically a loose-fitting buttstock/pistol grip with no elastic elements. I was unaware of ATF's rationale on the Akins device. Sounds like the spring "became" the non-registerable MG part.

Sam

 

[MrM4]

I bet they will reverse their stance just like they did to bill once some one figures out how to wrap a rubber band around the wrist up front and threw the trigger guard to pull the gun forward again.

Same sort of thing as a shoe string machinegun.