Question about Shockwave

[Welldoya]

I saw this for sale on some classifieds.
Wouldn’t the addition of this stock make this gun a Class 3 item?
Just curious.

 

[Murfpcola]

That’s not a stock. It is an arm brace.

 

[JedClpIT]

"Well, I wouldn't be doing that $hit if I was you" [Chris Rock-199someth'n]

 

[JedClpIT]

Mossberg Shockwave Adjustable Brace System Featuring The SB Tactical SBA3 Brace - Black Aces Tactical​

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Q: would installing this be NFA compliant- taking the birds head grip off of my shockwave and just installing this?​

Asked by: mickey - 1/26/2021
A: No - This brace kit does not change the classification of the Shockwave.
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Answer provided by: C&D (1/26/2021)

 

[stage20]

It's legal for now.
There is always a threat that braces will be marked something different. I'm about to put a kit on my tac 14

 

[SAWMAN]

As stated,legal .... for now.
BUT - -> extremely fuglie.
Glommie
Longer
Wider
Handles like sheet (Mike's had one set up like this) Gotta buy the kit(s) then put everything together.
Just plain defeats the purpose of buying the 14" guns.
Personally,I have no desire to assemble one of these. I am happy with my setup. --- SAWMAN

 

[Murfpcola]

One thing to note. If you just install the adapter and pistol grip(no buffer tube and brace) then it most likely is shorter than 26” which would make it a NFA item. Of course I am not a lawyer and don’t own any NFA items so do your own research.

 

[stage20]

One thing to note. If you just install the adapter and pistol grip(no buffer tube and brace) then it most likely is shorter than 26” which would make it a NFA item. Of course I am not a lawyer and don’t own any NFA items so do your own research.

You would be correct. The birds grip is what makes it legal as it is. Whole brace kit must be used.

 

[stage20]

As stated,legal .... for now.
BUT - -> extremely fuglie.
Glommie
Longer
Wider
Handles like sheet (Mike's had one set up like this) Gotta buy the kit(s) then put everything together.
Just plain defeats the purpose of buying the 14" guns.
Personally,I have no desire to assemble one of these. I am happy with my setup. --- SAWMAN View attachment 152365

I love the wood tac's.
A tac with a brace is still shorter than an 18" with a stock. Depends how you look at it.

 

[Snake-Eyes]

One thing to note. If you just install the adapter and pistol grip(no buffer tube and brace) then it most likely is shorter than 26” which would make it a NFA item. Of course I am not a lawyer and don’t own any NFA items so do your own research.

^---- This. Since the AR-"buffer tube adapter" can be installed with the grip and No Tube, and the firearm can be used as such, then the receiver tube is not essential for function.

A BATFECES agent with a stick up his backside could make an arguement that the brace is irrelevant and it doesn't contribute to OAL. Since the firearm is usable with just the grip, the OAL measurement stops at the rearmost portion of either the grip or the adapter. Therefore, it falls below the 26" OAL requirement:

"Needs a stamp".

Of course, we're talking about how the whimsy-of-the-week BATFECES might interpret an Unconstitutional law. They change their opinion more often than a teenager.

 

[Welldoya]

Thanks for all the replies. I know nothing about those type weapons but wouldn’t mind buying a 20 gauge if the price drops back down.