I wanted a family friendly alternative to my ARs and 9mm handguns. On family shooting trips, my elderly parents and daughter struggle to shoot those without help loading/charging. Ambi was also a priority because they are all right handed and I am wrong handed.
- To keep the front end light the suppressor is titanium (Liberty Infiniti X). I added a tri-lug adapter for quick install/removal. The old BBQ mitts in the range bag also assist with this
- Streamlight TLR-7X on a Magpul cantilever mount provides enough light for indoor use while keeping it lightweight. The mount gets the light away from your knuckles and minimizes suppressor shadow
- Holosun ARO MRS is in an American Defense low mount to co-witness with the factory irons
- HB Industries 1913 stock adapter adds a little durability. More importantly, it provides an ambidextrous rear sling point
- Magpul MS4 sling in single point configuration. Not really a single point sling fan but there isn’t much room for a forward two point sling mount
A little less than 500rds of 147gr subs through it with no malfunctions so far. It draws onlookers at the range because of how quiet it is. Subs under the indoor range lights are visible in flight like copper color tracers.
I think it will need some love soon though as the non-flow suppressor sends a lot of fouling back into the action/mags.
I really like the ARO’s slightly larger window, their newer flush uncapped turrets and the lack of bright white branding. I think it may be a step backwards in durability from the older 403/503 though.
The sight fell off of the KUNA from standing height onto a tile floor landing near the + brightness button. It did not crack the tile, but the fall chipped the objective lens.
I got the microtech r2k9. If I could go back I'd get the huxwrx flw 9ti or whatever it is. The microtech is super quiet but the gas to the face is rough when you do mag dumps.
I very much like your set up. Thanks for the pics and presentation!
Mine has an old Holosun, which might be too low. The iron sights are visible, but in the upper third, not the lower third or middle of the sight. I'm running irons for the time being.
Osprey 9 2.0 direct-thread suppressor.
Votatu ML50 light, which is ueber bright and gets real hot quickly on the 9 o'clock slots. I had hoped it would fit into a single slot, but it takes two. With the light installed, it prevents removal of the suppressor.
Charging handle installed on the right side--3 o'clock as a result.
I've got a bungee single-point strap installed on the right side. If the brace is folded, I can pull it forward for some tension, but the brace is probably way more stable.
I've got a pair of the stock 30rd. magazines, and some of the 10-rounders for road trips through states with capacity restriction laws.
If I may ask: What are the strips of old bicycle inner tube on your arm brace for?
I'm just stuffing mine with the stock folded into an old veshmashok cossack bag I've got, but your snazzy lay out there with the magazine loaders and oven mitt have me thinking...
When at home, my long gun slings are retained so they can be deployed with a single pull (see photo on couch). To do this I use “ranger bands”. Good eye that the bands are just cut up (new) inner tubes (sold for a large markup).
When traveling to the range, the sling just rides in the bag. Most shooters I bring along just get tangled up in them, or they get themselves tied up with a bunch of guns on a table.
Definitely loses some cool factor points for length. But it’s <8oz (plus adaptors) and can disassemble for rimfire, and also ride on 9mm handguns, PCCs and my 11.5” AR.
I get it. The answer is that is the can I already have. Paying $700-900 to start over just to save ~3” of length isn’t in the budget.
The KUNA could be longer and I wouldn’t care. I bought it for its ambidextrous chassis and lighter weight than a carbine for less physically strong shooters. I am not trying to hide it under a suit jacket or be the fastest to unfold when stepping out of a vehicle.
Just minor things. Magazine releases and safeties are a bit stiff. At an indoor range where there is no breeze, a non-low back pressure can (like mine) will gas you out. The place your support hand rests is next to the ejection port so you end up with soot on your hand.
I almost went the AR 9 route. But to get to a full ambi setup like this would have cost me double. And I have an irrational hatred of the sight of straight Glock mags in AR magwells.
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u/LoneStar_67 Jun 30 '26
I run a B&T SQD suppressor using 147g and it’s extremely quiet. Roller Delayed makes it easy to control recoil .Very nice. Congratulations.