anyone have or recommend slide fire

[mcsurveyer1361]

I was considering buying a slide fire just dont know if its worth it. Does anyone own one or have any experience with it. just got a new job so after bills i wanna get a new toy and not sure if the slide fire is worth it or not.

[Sharpienads]

They're pretty awesome. After a mag or two (or three) you'll get pretty good at controlling it. But you WILL burn through ammo super fast. Are they worth the cost? Man, that's a tough one. If you haven't used one I recommend trying one first.

[KevDen2005]

Since I am not an AR expert, although I would love to be one, what damage is being done to the barrel? I imagine the other parts get worn out the same, just faster or am I wrong? I want a slide fire stock as well, but my concern is damage to the weapon. Help me out here.

[J]

If you have a quality AR, everything minus the FCG should be on par with the M4 in durability. The slide fire will be a bit slower than a true FA M4.

[Great-Kazoo]

DISCLAIMER: I had one and after being told by sales / owner of the co they would work with me if unhappy, turned out to be a lot of hot air and empty handshakes.


I'd go and say no to buying a new one. They are out there used and most i see posted for sale do not sell, till they are in the low $2's. That shows the resale on them is poor, if nonexistent.
If you absolutely want one then buy new, if you're patient,buy used and save $100.
Most folks get bored them within 2-3 months.

[mcsurveyer1361]

as usual jim you are full of wisdom. where have you seen the used at still not sure but good to know in case i decide to go that route.

[KevDen2005]

I think for the cost I may end up purchasing another gun or putting the money towards that...but I am still thinking about it.

[WETWRKS]

The one I would most be interrested in would be the ak model. Set it up with the saiga. Should be a lot of fun.

[ChunkyMonkey]

I had one, and I like rubber band better.

[asmo]

Learn how to tie your shoelaces.

[fitz19d]

For an AK, I'd say no, can bump fire easy with just finger and your hip.

For an AR-15 if you can afford ammo then YES. With just a 30 round it's giggle worthy although yes you could get bored. But it's kind of one of those things when taking new people or friends you pull out to show off.

Where it shines is once you start doing things like getting 60/100 round surefires or splash the $3k cash to go for a belt feed conversion with a compensator......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm1mBhLNT_s&feature=fvwrel

Yes most any quality AR will handle the actual rapid firing fine, but even with true military automatic AR you don't want to just dump 10 magazines full auto back to back. (Look up all that sustained rate of fire stuff.)

Think my LWRC is more than up to it, but you do tend to just put more rounds through it period which is why I put together a franken rifle for like $700 off here to be my "beater".


OP: Do you happen to have land you shoot at or another outdoor range in this area that allows rapid fire? I could demo for you but where I usually shoot isn't open to bringing random people.

[Bailey Guns]

I have one for the AR. It works very well and as advertised. It's probably the closest you can get to a select-fire gun without paying thousands of dollars. Very easy to control and, with a little practice, you can fire two or three round bursts just like you had a "fun switch" on your gun.

The question of "is it worth it?" is something you'll have to weigh for yourself. It was to me. I don't use it a lot...but I do like having it tucked into the safe and it is very entertaining. To me, the biggest down-side is how ugly it is.

I don't think it's going to damage your gun any more than firing it normally would if you have a quality gun. Unless, of course, you fire a buttload of rounds through it. Most people aren't going to have the ammo budget for that. Personally, I don't worry about that.

I don't own too many guns/gun accessories simply for their "cool" factor. But this is one item on that very short list.

[fitz19d]

There is another brand out that is pricier at $500 but has more of an aluminum cover for cheeck weld. Might be a worth to look at.

I contacted their CS long before this newest version, their back end of stock is just hard stippled plastic like a basic M4, but while looks the same shape is too large for the standard rubber cover. It doesn't look like they fixed that with newest version so there is one thing I hate. (That they didnt alter dimension to fit common m4 stock addon's, and that they havn't produced their own pad. Also newer version iirc I wasn't a fan of the sling points they added. What's so hard about just putting in quick detach swivel stud holes.)

[Bailey Guns]

This might be the aluminum stock:

http://fostechoutdoors.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=12

Not sure I'd pay an extra $150 for the aluminum version over the plastic Slide-Fire. But, it does look better.

[fitz19d]

That's the one. If buying something pricey might as well do it right so if the ergonomics are better might be worthwhile. I'd want to see one in person of course before I off and ordered. Has same problem, no good sling points. But butt looks more friendly.

[Great-Kazoo]

as usual jim you are full of wisdom. where have you seen the used at still not sure but good to know in case i decide to go that route.


Thanks, for the compliment. However i just based it on my own PERSONAL observation. ARFCOM has a few used pop up now and them. They usually sit for 3-4 weeks before the seller is willing to take that $75-100 loss on it.
The stock is not ambi dex. SO if your SO is lefty and you righty or vice versa, the potential is limited.

I think the major reason people buy the SF is cool factor.
Ask yourself. For the money i spend will the CF (Cool Factor) last more than 1-2 months.
Will i have spent $300 and truly reaped the full potential out of the stock?
For the $300 i had on hand, could i have invested in something else firearm related, that will benefit me more over time?
One other thing i was not to comfortable with is the overall fit. I while not having "girly" hands also do not have massive coal miner ones either. This led to an uncomfortable sustained grip.

The best thing is to offer one of the board members who has one some ammo and cleaning of their rifle, to allow you to shoot it. Then load up 4-5 30rd mags and go to town.