Thought I'd try out the shockwave pistol stabilizer

[TA7969]

Initial impressions are very positive. Sure as hell looks better than the sig brace and so far I'm liking it better than the Thordsen setup I've been running on it.
Don't mind the missing front sight, it's got duty on another rig for now.

[Thompson]

Sweet build. Been hearing some rumbling from this new stabilizer - seems much more solid than the Sig Brace.

Interested to hear your thoughts on it.

[TA7969]

Sweet build. Been hearing some rumbling from this new stabilizer - seems much more solid than the Sig Brace.

Interested to hear your thoughts on it.

Haven't been able to shoot it yet, just got it yesterday but the sig brace really just never interested me for a multitude of reasons. This actually looks pretty good and with the kak tube it's fully adjustable and locks up tight as hell.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

These have caught my attention as well. I think I may pick one up soon.

[UWone77]

I don't pay much attention to the AR pistol market anymore, but has the ATF ruled this is not a stock? Looks more usable than the Sig Brace.

[Aragorn]

That looks to be deliberately pushing its luck with the ATF.

[Former11B]

Another product that makes me think the SBR/NFA thing is so stupid

[Thompson]

I don't pay much attention to the AR pistol market anymore, but has the ATF ruled this is not a stock? Looks more usable than the Sig Brace.

Yeah, I was surprised too.

[TA7969]

I was surprised as well but the atf deemed it legal and they send the letter with the brace/stabilizer like sig does. It specifically states no shoulder firing though lol

[Thompson]

I was surprised as well but the atf deemed it legal and they send the letter with the brace/stabilizer like sig does. It specifically states no shoulder firing though lol

... just a matter of time before the idiots start writing letters to the ATF like they did the Sig Brace.

[TA7969]

... just a matter of time before the idiots start writing letters to the ATF like they did the Sig Brace.

I have no doubt they will.

[UWone77]

In terms of just pure aesthetics, if you can't have a SBR, that is good looking.

[TA7969]

In terms of just pure aesthetics, if you can't have a SBR, that is good looking.

Totally agree.

[RiverRat]

I don't pay much attention to the AR pistol market anymore, but has the ATF ruled this is not a stock? Looks more usable than the Sig Brace.

The ATF response to Marty Ewer of Shockwave included the following (underlining for emphasis by ATF, not me):

Based on our evaluation, the FTISB finds that the forearm brace, when attached to a pistol is a “firearm” subject to the GCA provisions; however, it is not a “firearm” as defined by the NFA provided the Blade AR Pistol Stabilizer is used as originally designed and NOT used as a shoulder stock.

I'm increasingly alarmed that government agencies are opening even more doors for intent and use as a yardstick for legality - even moreso given the complete lack of evidence for SBRs and cans being problematic.

[Pyzik]

Looks much better than the sig brace and is probably a ton lighter.

The AR pistol fad is dying for me... Think I may trade mine off for an AK...