I was just wondering what makes a pistol grip lethal?

[supersonic]

To address the OP & the original question: The answer is: NOTHING. The BOF apparently selected a special* group of agents/lawmakers to come up with something to make these fun, sporting (but with the always-dreaded "MILITARY" stigma attached) firearms that have LONG been widely and legally available, seem (all of a sudden) "EEEEVVVIL." That pretty much sums it up for me.

(*) = INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT OF YOUR AVERAGE, EVERYDAY WALNUT.

[5hundo]

I agree with you that those U-15 stocks are rather "unsightly", so I'm going with a monsterman for my build.

I will say, though, if you're looking for better ergonomics, the U-15 seems (to me at least) to be a better option. The Monsterman seems to be less comfortable, but much "cooler" in appearance. Plus, the monsterman is about $150 less that the U-15... (and I'm a cheap-*****)

[DDRH]

To be honest, I think an AR15 without a pistol grip looks useless and goofy.

Agreeed....although, i think the U15 stock don't look that bad. dunno how ergonomics and feel is though....but MMG......uuuuggghhhhh....just IMHO.

[gkra]

According to Allison, it allows you to spray bullets from the hip without reloading.

This apparently is much more deadly than aimed fire.

Apparently, just like in Hollywood, you only need to reload if you're taking aimed shots from the shoulder. Not having the rifle at your shoulder instantly converts your magazine into an infinite bag of holding, which happens to only contain ammunition.

Damn... Now that I think of it, that would make range days a hell of a lot cheaper. Squeeze off 9 rounds, lower it to your hip, instant magical reload, keep shooting...

[BroncoBob]

Agreeed....although, i think the U15 stock don't look that bad. dunno how ergonomics and feel is though....but MMG......uuuuggghhhhh....just IMHO.

I've tried both and MHO the U-15 is much better on the Ergo issues. I've even got my squirel rifle set up with one.

[yellowfin]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with 20 and 30 round mags either, but the numbskulls can't wrap their minds around that either.

[fleegman]

You can supposedly "shoot from the hip."

Consider this badass clip. How was he able to do that without a pistol grip?

[sorensen440]

They claim it allows you to shoot from the hip but in reality it makes it more difficult to shoot from the hip

[AJAX22]

The pistol grip is a phallic representation on an inanimate object often associated with phallic representation.

It scares the anti's and makes them feel inadequate

[okay123]

That's because my keyboard has a pistol grip!

LOL!!

[okay123]

Consider this badass clip. How was he able to do that without a pistol grip?

haha. he has balls of steel

you guys crack me up. I think I'll be staying at calguns now

[Clodbuster]

Big Arnold isn't in control of our laws. Once he got up there, the Democratic controlled Congress re-programmed him. He's now just an advanced combat chassis programmed to tax and spend until the California economy is eradicated.

Clod

ah, you dare question the wisdom of our exalted leaders in excramento? tread softly my friend, lest you be labelled an enemy of the socialist state. big arnold is watching YOU!

[Clodbuster]

Personally, I think the U15 looks a lot better than the MMG grip.
But regardless of personal tastes, why would anyone put a less erogonomic, less comfortable feature on a weapon that they'll be shooting with a lot.


Clod

I agree with you that those U-15 stocks are rather "unsightly", so I'm going with a monsterman for my build.

I will say, though, if you're looking for better ergonomics, the U-15 seems (to me at least) to be a better option. The Monsterman seems to be less comfortable, but much "cooler" in appearance. Plus, the monsterman is about $150 less that the U-15... (and I'm a cheap-*****)

[nick]

Consider this badass clip. How was he able to do that without a pistol grip?

He used blancs

[CSACANNONEER]

He used blancs

Maybe not. Some of the older Hollywood gun play was done with live ammo. Also, I didn't watch the video that carefully but, with smooth action on a 25-20, 32-20 or, something similar, anyone could do that with live ammo and some practice. But, except for a theatrical performance, why would anyone want to?