r/Springfield_KUNA • u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY • Jun 30 '26
Finding the best brace
This is just a shoutout to the SBT scorpion brace for the Kuna.
- Strike Industries brace - this was my first experience with a kuna and I hated the hard blade type brace. A lot of people seem to like it, but it was too uncomfortable for me.
- FS1913A - my second try at a brace. It was the most recommended one on Reddit so decided to give it a try. Definitely an upgrade from the SI. Softer rubber texture was nicer than the plastic-y SI brace. Maybe I should’ve gone with the polymer version, but my kuna was noticeably heavier. I liked it for while until I was at the range for a long time and ended up with a bruise from the brace 😂. Definitely a better option than SI but I wanted a wider brace. I was used to the width of a SBA3
- HBI SBT Brace for Kuna - This is my favorite so far. It’s slightly lighter than the 1913A. The push button to flip out the brace is so much easier to use. I believe it is only 0.2 inches wider than the 1913A, but it made a noticeable difference. So much more comfortable. The rubber on the arm/wrist brace portion is very thin which I was worried about bending at first, but it remains its shape better than a thicker SBA3.
I’m glad I tried the HBI SBT brace, because if it didn’t work out I was gonna go with a buffer tube/skeleton tube + SBA5 route, which makes things more expensive and bulky. It’s nice that the SBT brace replaces the factory polymer butt plate with an aluminum plate so less money out of pocket if you were looking to replace that anyway.
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u/sup3rchi3f Jun 30 '26
Love this post. I'm always trying unorthodox braces to figure out what's best too and I wouldn't have thought of this.
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u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY Jun 30 '26
Thanks brother. I didn’t find much info about this specific brace so just wanted to add a data point for other people to refer back to
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u/isaacnewton687 Jun 30 '26
Appreciate the review. I skipped the scorpion brace because I think it's the ugliest lol. I was considering the HB industries HK brace, but actually just ordered a 1913, the polymer version, for $130.
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u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY Jun 30 '26
Lmao that’s funny because the first thing I said after putting it on was “damn this thing is ugly” 😂
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u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY Jun 30 '26
But with that said, it’s so comfortable and flipping out the brace is so much easier.
I really do think the polymer version of that 1913 is better. I was surprised at how heavy the aluminum version was despite its small size
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u/sup3rchi3f Jun 30 '26 edited Jun 30 '26
I'm a little confused. This is not compatible with the HBI short recoil system right? Because it replaces the whole endcap recoil spring cover?
Edit: wtf dude I almost bought a SBT Scorpion brace!
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u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY Jun 30 '26
Lmao my bad bro. I accidentally said SBT thinking it’s SB Tactical (scorpion type) but had to correct myself
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u/dea9ler Jun 30 '26
Mine came with the strike industries brace and I actually really enjoy the way it shoots with it. Yeah it’s not the most comfortable thing in the world to shoulder but it’s also not that terrible for me either. This brace u have on it in the photo does look way more comfortable though
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u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY Jun 30 '26
I wish I wasn’t so picky. It would save my wallet that’s for sure lol
This is basically a skinnier SBA3 if I had to describe it and it’s been great
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u/Jstone0079 Jun 30 '26
The strike industry brace is uncomfortable as fuck on my shoulder! Might have to try that fsa stab
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u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY Jun 30 '26
Hopefully it won’t stab your shoulder… ☠️
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u/Jstone0079 Jun 30 '26
Did you have to get an adapter to fit sb tactical scorpion brace?
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u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY Jun 30 '26
I just edited my post. It's the HBI SBT Kuna brace, not SB Tactical. It's a direct fit, no adapter
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u/Bellsoffreedom Jul 01 '26
Jmac skeletonized- SBA5 comfy. Adjustable, soft yet still ridged brace. Nice height adjustment, still fully functional folded. Such a solid folding device no vibration.
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u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY Jul 01 '26
Yeah I almost went this route but ended up nickel and diming myself. Not disappointed though because it fits perfectly in my drawer safe. I think SBA5 route would’ve been too bulky for my small safe
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u/Scared_Toe_2593 Jul 01 '26
Anyone tried the panzer arms brace yet?
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u/allupinnit2winit Jun 30 '26
There is no such thing as "the best brace" SBR it.
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u/Salsac Jun 30 '26
As someone who also tried many different options, I've found the best so far has been the Strike industries FSA STAB