uscmCorps Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Just noticed this over at STAR's website. A replica of the KAC Handstop, which was originally developed for the KAC PDW as a device to be installed on the end of the lower rail to ensure the shooter doesn't accidentally slip their hand in front of the muzzle. It has since been frequently used by many shooters in a reversed position to act as a point of reference and support rather than as a Handstop: http://www.starairsoft.com/coming/M_08.htm No KAC Markings, but the build quality looks decent. Here's what the real KAC handstop looks like in the normal and reversed positions. Normal orientation: Reversed: I'm quite surprised VFC hasn't released this yet. No word on price, but if it's on STAR's website, it's probably only a short time before you start seeing them in stores. For frame of reference, the real KAC Handstops cost US$59.95. I imagine this'll probably cost half that. -Corps Link to post Share on other sites
eldelphi Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 WHOOT! now if they could only replicate the KAC micro RDS mount... i'd be in love. *ehem! Thanks for the post. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 now if they could only replicate the KAC micro RDS mount... i'd be in love. *ehem! You mean like in the second picture on my PDW? Oh wait ... that one's real. Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Nice... I might just have to pick up one of these. Link to post Share on other sites
somegirls Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Great, I want one. Skip the slingmount and let EB sell it for $10. Link to post Share on other sites
halcon_del_sur Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Yesssss! Finally, I've been looking for this replica for quite a while. Cheerios. Link to post Share on other sites
Erik_MAA Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 You can also buy these for less than $5: http://www.ergogrips.net/item-detail.cfm?I...FTOKEN=27992877 Link to post Share on other sites
infected Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 those just arn't as cool. Link to post Share on other sites
reaper16 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I was just thinking how nice one of these would be! Now heres to hoping we start seeing chinese versions Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I was just thinking how nice one of these would be! Now heres to hoping we start seeing chinese versions Must everything be cloned and re-cloned in order for people to buy it? Link to post Share on other sites
reaper16 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Must everything be cloned and re-cloned in order for people to buy it? for broke college kids like me yes:) and im kidding i honestly have no use for this...not much functionality on a 7in ras lol....need a stubby grip for that. Link to post Share on other sites
McArthur Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 uscm - on your second rifle, you have your support hand inbetween the HandStop and the magwell? So the side of your "pointing" finger butts up against this handstop? What the length of your rifle? One thing that irritates me, and probably why I have no real use for a KAC HandStop, is that I like holding the rifle right out the front, but my G36E2 still doesn't feel like it's a comfortable length... Link to post Share on other sites
ranger-arg Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 yes! i want one... but now! damn! Link to post Share on other sites
StarMonkee Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Must everything be cloned and re-cloned in order for people to buy it? KAC do not sell these outside of the states so anyone not bless to be under the stars and stripes is stuffed Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 uscm - on your second rifle, you have your support hand inbetween the HandStop and the magwell? So the side of your "pointing" finger butts up against this handstop? How longs your rifle? One thing that irritates me, and probably why I have no real use for a KAC HandStop, is that I like holding the rifle right out the front, but my G36E2 still doesn't feel like it's a comfortable length... Nope. My support hand sits in front of the handstop. When the handstop is in the reverse position, my hand comes to rest in front of the handstop and it acts as a point of reference for where I need to be grabbing the rifle every time for a consistent grip. It also assists in a more secure grip as my support hand has something to pull against. It basically replaces the vertical foregrip in that when I had a VFG, I didn't grip the VFG like a handle, I simply used the top of the VFG for a point of reference and for support, but I always kept my hand predominantly on the front end with my thumb parallel to the axis of the bore. This isn't a new approach/technique by any means and many rifle instructors and competition shooters have been preaching this for a while. Like so: KAC do not sell these outside of the states so anyone not bless to be under the stars and stripes is stuffed I understand that. My point is that an airsoft replica manufacturer (STAR) has manufactured these which means that those outside of the US can buy these as well. Link to post Share on other sites
08kecarv Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Great find Corps Its cool that someone finally released one of these I agree with you on the VFC bit though. Link to post Share on other sites
pforcerecon Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 glad to see this being made. will only be a short time before someone comes out with a trademarked version, probably vfc would be the first i would imagine Link to post Share on other sites
reaper16 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 ahh its just because USCM is a VFC "ho" lol...its ok Im sure I will be too soon enough... @uscm Do you think this would be of any use on a 7in ras? Or would a stubby grip be a better option as I prefer to wrap my lower 2-3 fingers on my current vert grip. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Reaper, a stubby VFG might be better for your needs. It's really a matter of personal style. Link to post Share on other sites
hwagan Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I want one. Not for any practical reason, but in the 'correct' position, it seems to make the handguard look a bit more... balanced, if that makes sense? Basically it looks cool, and i therefore would like to own one. Link to post Share on other sites
Shriven Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 ^^^^ THIS One of those one a KAC PDW, yes please thank you and good night. Look forward to seeing the price. Link to post Share on other sites
luvs2shoot Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Been waiting for one of these Looks like I really have to join the VFC SR15 club now! -Shin PS: Im guessing it'll take a month (maybe 2) before the ACM companies clone this with TRADES! Link to post Share on other sites
fiddlesticks4220 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 If you have the money to buy a VFC SR15, Why not just buy a real one? (If your in the US that is) Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted November 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 If you have the money to buy a VFC SR15, Why not just buy a real one? (If your in the US that is) Because he's in California, and it can be a pain in the butt to get KAC stuff into CA due to the ATF/DOD mistake when they amended the ban list. Also, it's a pretty hard to come by part as it tends to sell out pretty fast. The replica will be much easier to get once it comes out. Link to post Share on other sites
fortunecindy Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 OMG! I've been waiting for this since i saw the pics of the SHOTSHOW earlier this year! I'll get one no matter who makes it! Link to post Share on other sites
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