Gabe Suarez
Suarez International USA
The Stocked Pistol
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In the dim past, when the first functional self-loading pistols became available, it was examined as what we would today call a PDW (personal defense weapon). Unlike the infantry rifle, or other long gun, this was meant to defend the user and extend the capabilities of the pistol.
The first stocked self-loading pistol was the Borchardt, a clumsy but functional for the day, pistol. It incorportaed a flat detachable stock. Eventually Mauser and Luger expanded on the idea as well as Mr. Browning and Mr. Webley. In fact, it was a common accessory for military pistols of the pre-WW2 era...and subsequent designs such as the HK VP-70 and others that followed.
Because of our ever protective governments infringements, having a stocked pistol requires some fancy footwork in terms of licenses and such, but it really only costs an additional $200 for those who still live in free states. So the question is...why?
Recently, I was exposed to the concept of the pistol caliber carbine. Our good friend and staff instructor Karl Johnson relates how he favors such a weapon in certain environments where a full assault rifle, or a shotgun might not be desired. As well, I have discussed his with some acquaintances who favor an SBR semi auto UZI for home defense, and as a compact PDW. I know another man who owns a Skorpian VZ61 pistol that has been SBRd and has a stock. But none of these aforementioned weapons have full auto capability so in reality, the rate of fire of a semi auto Uzi is no different than that of a Glock.
The first big question I suppose is this. It is not a rifle, and only has the ballistic capability of a pistol, so why add a stock to a pistol? In my studies I have found that a stock does two things.
1). It allows a much steadier hold on the weapon than you can get from any piostol positiuon. Stedaier hold means greater long range accuracy as well as more precise short range accuracy.
2). it allows greater recoil/muzzle flip control and thus allows for a much quicker follow up shot, or shots. These two things cannot be denied by anyone who tries the concept.
The next big question is where would this be an asset? I personally use a pistol for home defense. The reason is simple. There are too many people inside to reach for either a shotgun or an assault rifle. Additionally, I may have the need to move from room to room securing non-combatants, and that cannot be done with a long gun. Of course, the XO is backing me up, but still, the maneuverability of the short gun cannot be beaten in this realm.
I also recall many years ago when I would creep around other people's houses looking for bad guys, the MP5 and Colt Commando would often be left and I would opt for a pistol alone in order to be more maneuverable. In this environment, a stocked pistol would be the best of both worlds.
Another issue would be travelling in an NPE, or an SRE (socially restricted environment), a stocked pistol can be disassembled of the stock, and the stock can remain with you while you holster the pistol itself. Or an entire stocked pistol with several magazines can fit into a lap top bag.
A good candidate for this would be a Glock 34. One can obtain a detachable stock for this, as well as 33 round magazines, making this a very compact and versatile PDW. Add an Insights Light mount, and there is very little that cannot be done with this werapon inside its ballistic limits.
Those who live in free areas can submit the governmental paperwork to make it legal very easily and have a weapon that fits the gap between a CCW pistol and a full blown assault rifle. Interesting concept that we may explore further.
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Gabe Suarez
One Source Tactical
Suarez International USA
Christian Warrior Ministries
Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword
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In the dim past, when the first functional self-loading pistols became available, it was examined as what we would today call a PDW (personal defense weapon). Unlike the infantry rifle, or other long gun, this was meant to defend the user and extend the capabilities of the pistol.
The first stocked self-loading pistol was the Borchardt, a clumsy but functional for the day, pistol. It incorportaed a flat detachable stock. Eventually Mauser and Luger expanded on the idea as well as Mr. Browning and Mr. Webley. In fact, it was a common accessory for military pistols of the pre-WW2 era...and subsequent designs such as the HK VP-70 and others that followed.
Because of our ever protective governments infringements, having a stocked pistol requires some fancy footwork in terms of licenses and such, but it really only costs an additional $200 for those who still live in free states. So the question is...why?
Recently, I was exposed to the concept of the pistol caliber carbine. Our good friend and staff instructor Karl Johnson relates how he favors such a weapon in certain environments where a full assault rifle, or a shotgun might not be desired. As well, I have discussed his with some acquaintances who favor an SBR semi auto UZI for home defense, and as a compact PDW. I know another man who owns a Skorpian VZ61 pistol that has been SBRd and has a stock. But none of these aforementioned weapons have full auto capability so in reality, the rate of fire of a semi auto Uzi is no different than that of a Glock.
The first big question I suppose is this. It is not a rifle, and only has the ballistic capability of a pistol, so why add a stock to a pistol? In my studies I have found that a stock does two things.
1). It allows a much steadier hold on the weapon than you can get from any piostol positiuon. Stedaier hold means greater long range accuracy as well as more precise short range accuracy.
2). it allows greater recoil/muzzle flip control and thus allows for a much quicker follow up shot, or shots. These two things cannot be denied by anyone who tries the concept.
The next big question is where would this be an asset? I personally use a pistol for home defense. The reason is simple. There are too many people inside to reach for either a shotgun or an assault rifle. Additionally, I may have the need to move from room to room securing non-combatants, and that cannot be done with a long gun. Of course, the XO is backing me up, but still, the maneuverability of the short gun cannot be beaten in this realm.
I also recall many years ago when I would creep around other people's houses looking for bad guys, the MP5 and Colt Commando would often be left and I would opt for a pistol alone in order to be more maneuverable. In this environment, a stocked pistol would be the best of both worlds.
Another issue would be travelling in an NPE, or an SRE (socially restricted environment), a stocked pistol can be disassembled of the stock, and the stock can remain with you while you holster the pistol itself. Or an entire stocked pistol with several magazines can fit into a lap top bag.
A good candidate for this would be a Glock 34. One can obtain a detachable stock for this, as well as 33 round magazines, making this a very compact and versatile PDW. Add an Insights Light mount, and there is very little that cannot be done with this werapon inside its ballistic limits.
Those who live in free areas can submit the governmental paperwork to make it legal very easily and have a weapon that fits the gap between a CCW pistol and a full blown assault rifle. Interesting concept that we may explore further.
__________________
Gabe Suarez
One Source Tactical
Suarez International USA
Christian Warrior Ministries
Matthew 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword
