Popular topic among those who have to travel any distance from home is being able to carry the firepower of a battle rifle – without it being seen. Most long guns are not known for their concealability thus pistols are often the firearm of choice. The AR pistol has become a popular “truck-gun” due to its large firepower and smaller size.
One option that mostly goes unnoticed is the standard AR carbine. Although too large to fit in a backpack or standard duffel bag it can be separated into two pieces making it much more compact. My AR carbine in the picture above breaks down to 24.5″. It takes literally seconds to put the two pieces together via two pins and “Abracadabra!!” – ready to rock and roll.
One issue with this set up is the ability of the bolt to slide out of the upper while in the bag. This would prove just a bit frustrating should the need for the AR arise and speed was of the essence. Reaching around the bottom of the bag for parts would not be very encouraging.
The simple fix is placing a loop of paracord through the pivot hole in the upper and wrapping it around the bolt carrier – and then securing it. In the included pictures a secure knot is presented through a secure but quick release knot would be preferable.
Options are great, aren’t they?
Rourke
Options are great!
I have been severely tempted to get a sub 2000 because I can put it in my backpack and bring it to bear in seconds.
So many problems and so many options….
We have done the collapsible stock similar to the PDW but uses your stock BCG, and we have used the Law Tactical folding stock adapter. Neither will get you as short as folding, but both are faster than reassembling. The shortest we have been able to keep assembled was a 10.5″ pistol with the folding adapter and a sig brace so that it has all of the benefits you would need from a rifle caliber, but uses less real estate to store.
I really like your thinking on a way to keep the BCG in place though.
Looks pretty good. Had similar thoughts. I’ve considered doing the same with 6-8inch bungees.. hooks in the furniture holes either side of the forearm. In my case a canvas bag with the AR in that config fits standing up behind the rear seat.. plus whatever mags I choose to carry, with various loads. Pistol still there as well though. I would likely not access the AR unless and until I was on foot using my GHB. I might however get the bag out and assemble it if I was uneasy about anything locally.
GG58
Good idea with the small bungee cords GG58!
Like Goinggray58 suggested, I thought of a Bungees also. There are thinner bungees avail at camping stores and thin elastic cords at sewing shops .
Why don’t you just leave the charging handle locked in place? The BCG shouldn’t fall out, if it does something is wrong!!!
My AK with the Bulgarian folding stock is about 3 inches longer, but definitely heavier.