The rear of the receiver is threaded to accept AR-15 buffer tubes and buffer assemblies. There are different schools of thought on the best caliber for survival rifles. Finally, and most remarkably, all barrels return to their established zero regardless of how many times they are taken off or reinstalled. When testing this set up, I added some of the equipment I normally keep in a bug-out bag, including a tarp, bivy sack, hatchet, bush craft knife, sharpener, flashlight, saw compass, first aid kit, aluminum foil, contractor grade garbage bags, Lifestraw, two small Pelican 100 boxes filled with items for fire-starting, water purification, signaling and a few snivel items. However, there's not nearly as much rifle performance data available for the 10mm Auto as there is for handguns. Product Details. The ASR, along with the more compact pistol version (ASP), also provides the flexibility of convertible chamberings. For formal bench rested accuracy testing at 50 yards, the rifle was fitted with aBushnellAR Optics 2-7x32 mm scope and loaded with a mix of practice and hunting-grade ammunition. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. The ASRs barrel can be quickly removed by simply twisting off the barrel nut (arrow). It can be loaded down to .40 S&W levels of felt recoil for target shooting and self-defense, or ramped up to .41 Remington Magnum potency for handgun hunting. An ASR chambered in .357 SIG, with an OD green anodized finish, is the subject of the following review. The ASR uses a simple cross bolt safety that works just fine. Aguila Ammunition'sInterceptor 40-gr. theres no creep or over travel just lay your finger and it goes off at 2 lbs & 15 ounces. Includes: One Korean KBI Brand GLOCK-compatible 17-round magazine, upper and lower rail sections. . It flew at 1248 fps. Also relevant: made of aircraft aluminum*Accessories for the ASR Home Builders Kit are not included. Home / Firearms / Rifles / TNW. The Kel-Tec does not have switch-barrel flexibility. Like the receiver, the handguard is drilled and tapped at the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions to accept the provided accessory rail. The one that appears to use an adapter; Im guessing it is something along these lines: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/grip-parts/pistol-grip-accessories/ar-15-rite-pull-adapter-prod7378.aspx. rifle? The rest of the components, including the removable barrel, lower receiver assembly, AR-15 pistol grip and AR-type buffer assembly are modular and can be traded out to change a particular gun's caliber and features. As I get older the pistol caliber carbine becomes more appealing as a home defense weapon. Because most of this carbine's weight is located in the bolt and receiver assembly, it handles and swings beautifully. Although it will not do so automatically, the bolt can be manually locked back via a notch cut into the upper receiver. The most recent addition is the .22 rimfire lower receiver. They can also be used for hunting. Price: $0.25 . Some sort of option for iron sights would also be nice in a survival rifle. The .357 SIG cartridge was designed to be a relatively high-velocity chambering when fired from standard pistol-length barrelsas was expected, use in a 16" carbine resulted in significantly increased velocities. Within the range limitations of pistol calibers, its a capable performer in self-defense and small- and large-game hunting roles. Decent but not best in class: the ASR tends to be a picky date when it comes to the ammo it prefers. The ASR was first introduced in 2012. DeNiro found the 10mm ASR to be pleasant to shoot, and it fired all 10mm ammo without any malfunctions. When Chris first test-fired the carbine, he reported that the barrel nut was too loose. My rifle functions quite well and I have no complaints since they reworked it last year. Here are just a few of the stand-outs. Whether youre looking for a fun plinker that shoots cheap ball 9mm or a serious hunting rig in 10mm, the ASR has you covered. The ability of TNW to get these websites to push their unreliable guns is much greater than their ability to produce a reliable gun in my experience and opinion . Using a magnified optic, I was able to keep group averages to right around 2.25-inches at 100-yards. Like all Aero Survival firearms, the Braced Aero Survival Pistol is a takedown firearm for the ultimate in portability, making it the perfect emergency survival pistol for outdoor enthusiasts, ranchers, pilots or anyone who needs a portable, rugged and reliable semi . Notify me of follow-up comments by email. DoubleTap's Hunting 230-gr. Ramaswamy: The AR in AR-15 Stands for Freedom, FN Adds to Their FN 15 Rifle Line With the New FN 15 Guardian Carbine, Illinois Gun Owners Survived Day One of New Gun Ban that Outlaws Carrying Popular Defensive Firearms in Public, http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/grip-parts/pistol-grip-accessories/ar-15-rite-pull-adapter-prod7378.aspx. TNW offers a surprising amount of aftermarket accessories ranging from threaded barrels for suppressors to extended forends, pistol-style ASRs, 80% kits that you can complete yourself, specially designed backpacks, and more. But replacing it with a thicker Magpul MAIG grip might help mitigate the problem. Its a lawyer trigger for sure. TNW Show Filters I ordered an ASR about six months ago and still havent got it The only times I get an update is when I ask my LGS guy to call them and ask, and the update is invariably were working on it. Compared to the manufacturers listed pistol velocities: Hornadys 135-gr. A few minutes with a Dremel tool and you can vastly improve the trigger. Stock Configuration & Condition: 6 Position Adjustable Stock in good condition. They are the focus of my next efforts. There are at least three different types of handgrips displayed here. I have looked and looked at these things over the years. With pistols like the Glock G40 shown here, the 10mm Auto provides magnum-revolver levels of power for harvesting medium game and hogs, with the magazine capacity and easy reloading that semi-auto pistols offer. The 10mm is quite attractive. Now that theATF has ruled (again)that shouldering a wrist brace is not a violation of NFA regulations, these devices have been driving up the interest in rifle-action pistols like the ASP once more. ASR Buffer Spring - Heavy (ASRX-GNPT-XXXX-BKXX-X51D) $8.00 Specifications: Manufacturer: TNW Firearms, Inc.Model: Aero Survival Rifle (ASR)Action: Blowback Operated Semi-AutomaticCaliber: 10mm AutoUpper and Lower Receivers: 6160 Aircraft-Grade AluminumReceiver Finish: Hard Anodized Aero GreyScope Mount: Integral 9.5" M1913 Picatinny Optics RailBolt Assembly: Caliber ConvertibleBarrel: 16.25 Parkerized 4140 Chromoly Steel, RemovableMuzzle Thread: 9/16-24 TPI, Thread Protector ProvidedBarrel Nut: Vented 6160 Aircraft-Grade AluminumTrigger: Single StageTrigger Pull: 5-lbs. The Kel Tec Sub2K doesnt feature easily changed calibers . Of course, those guns were tuned and ready to go. A thread protector is provided. Survival Gear. The ASR is newly available in 22LR and they're working to make a version in 22 Mag and 17 HMR. The bolt then slides out the front of the receiver. A typical 50-yard group is shown above. On the tail of the same rail, I installed a minimalist, quick-detachable swivel base from Brownells. Having said that, if you are just thinking about this gun as a range plinker, the factory trigger is probably good enough. The rumor has become fact: Hornady has expanded its Precision Rifle Cartridge family to 7mm. The recoil spring and mechanism stays back in the rifle unless you remove threaded pins from the top of the receiver. So my takeaway is that you may get one that needs a 500-round break-in period. Totally disassemble the rifle, clean everything with break cleaner, polish the feed ramps and inside of the barrel, clean the firing pin channel. It seemed to run a little smoother than the 40, but still not great. You can easily toggle this 400-lumen light/laser combo on and off with the supporting hand. An AR-type buffer spring supports the blow-back bolt. The 10mm would make a nice well-rounded truck gun. A Velcro flap closes off the hole when not in use. When removed, you notice the removable bolt head has a slight wiggle at the connection point with the carrier. Derp. After that, the next culprit is typically magazines. I have set my ASR up to be what it was intended to be. . I dont see how the rifle can weigh 5.5. Feather Industries and Kel-Tec cracked that nut a long time ago. Ideally, a survival carbine needs to be able to shoot consistent 2-3 MOA groups or better. ; and the DoubleTap 80-gr. Grip Parts. This is a niche I dont feel the need to fill I guess. . Both my Kel-Tec Su16C and Sub2000 are more compact than that. As for the side pic rails. Im not sure about the commie-state compliant stocks. The total weight of this three-guns-in-one set is 10 pounds, 8.8 ounces. TNW recently expanded the ASR and ASP lines to include .22 rimfire options along with new tactical accessories for the pistols. I tried to wrench on it a bit and ended up breaking the scope. Perhaps with a bit of aftermarket that could be alleviated (for example by getting one of those rotating foregrips and either a long eye relief or red-dot sight), but stock Id take a crappy trigger (which the Sub2K has as well) over a gun I couldnt even get a sight picture with. The bolt face does not rotate or lock into the receiver. Firearm Parts. The ASR Extended Handguard is a front attachment for your ASR that attaches to your ASR the same way a barrel nut does and adds about 10 inches in length to the receiver. Product Info for TNW Firearms TNW ASR M-LOK Handguard. POI shift was about a half-inch or so at 50 yards after a barrel change. The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announces the election results from its Board of Directors Meeting held in Indianapolis, IN. But like the M1911A1, the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was drafted from peacetime to wartime service. What tinkering did you do to get it running reliably? In the photo above, notice two male pins protruding out of the bottom of the upper. Not to sound like a scope snob, but I found the scope to be completely worthless. The second receiver model has a larger magazine well for .45 ACP and 10 mm Glock style magazines. Sights / Optics: No sights or optics. This particular 9mm ASR uses common Glock 17 style magazines, which is a great choice as theres lots of those mags around and theyre inexpensive. With its removable barrel, the ASR is a great candidate for SBR treatment. I have two of these in 9mm, I have replaced the triggers, the company offers on their website. Over the years, the caliber options and caliber conversion kits have grown to include .22 LR, 9mm Luger, .357 Sig., .40 S&W and .45 ACP as well as 10 mm Auto. My wife is most comfortable with a PCC and the reliability just didnt fit the bill of my wifes bedroom safe firearm, sold it and got a CZ Scorpion. This allows customers to choose from dozens of options should they need to tune the grip to fit their hand size or preferences. Having a low tolerance for malfunctions, he soured on it pretty quickly. For scope mounting, I used a one-piece Weaver Premium MSR Mount (MSRP: $120). This trigger weighed in at 5-lbs. We replaced it with an inexpensive Bushnell TRS-25 red dot and didnt look back. The Rifle Homebuilders kit includes a 16.25" barrel, The Pistol Homebuilders kit comes standard with an 8" barrel. The trigger pull is best described as single-stage, but it has a unique feel to it. These have changed the functionality of the rifle completely for the better. Are truly compact shotguns difficult to find? The bolt does not lock open when the last shot is fired, but the bolt can be locked open by pulling the handle back and pressing it up into a notch milled into the receiver, MP5 style. The bolt doesnt lock open when the last shot in a magazine is fired. In short, the factory sear really needs some gunsmith work. Critical Duty load gained 155 f.p.s. The company also offers small-frame and rimfire lowers as well. TNW Firearms Aero Survival OD Green 9mm Semi Auto Rifle The Aero Survival Rifle famous for its removable barrel and easily convertible caliber changes is a winner in home defense backpacking boating and back country flying. They might be useful for a flashlight or laser. Gauge/Caliber: 10mm. It takes the basic design concept of a German MP-18 or the British Sten (i.e. The receivers are locked together by two removable pins, much like an AR-15. The Boone & Crockett Clubs Generation Next Youth Awards, amid the organizations 31st Big Game Awards, included a remarkable 132 great animals entered. Theres not much sense putting your left hand way out front because theres nothing to grip other than the barrel and theres not much weight out front either. With .360 Buckhammer rolling out nationwide, Henry is bringing its first rifles chambered for the new caliber to market with the Henry Steel Lever Action in .360 Buckhammerand theHenry Lever Action X Model in .360 Buckhammer. The ASR Extended Handguard with M-LOK adds M-LOK positions around the front for additional accessory attachments such as . Once it's locked in place, using a spring loaded anti-rotation support on the left side of its top rail and two hex screws, the handguard's rail extends the receiver's rail for a total of 15" of usable rail space. Conversely, the lower is merely a trigger housing. Pistol versions (i.e., no buttstock, 8-inch barrel) are also available. The Hi-Point doesnt support high-cap mags, and the Beretta and CZ cost more and arent as portable. Out of Stock. Its not Geisselle good, but its good enough that its not a problem. Conversion to .460 Rowland requires a .45 ACP magazine, a bolt head, trigger group and barrel (MSRP: $199). The tubular upper receiver is milled from a single piece of 6160 aircraft-grade aluminum to support the barrel, action and receiver extension. with Empty 10-round G29 MagazineTrigger Pull: 6 lbs. Does anyone have any insight into this ? The criteria for my choice at the time of purchase was a 40 S&W carbine that would be a companion to my Glock 23. The .22 LR ASR makes for a less expensive plinker, small game hunter and practice rifle. Type of Finish & Condition: Black Anodized in good condition. So I could use a practical, lightweight, friction-buckling two-point sling. Their need for self defense is small even in bear country. Based on these colors and patterns, its clear that TNW expects a fair number of these guns will simply be used as range plinkers. I think their respective chamberings suit the guns perfectly. The tubular receiver of this blowback-operated semi-automatic is reminiscent of the World War II era M3 Grease Gun. According to the manufacturer, some ammunition, especially the bargain stuff, may be too weak to cycle the ASR properly, which can cause failures to feed and eject. The degree of felt recoil produced by this chambering and platform combination was quite manageable, making it a suitable option even for the recoil averse. The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announces the election results from its Board of Directors Meeting held in Indianapolis, IN. The grip provided on both guns is ridged for increased purchase with a covered storage compartment. The aluminum barrel nut is vented for reduced weight and to make it easier to twist in and out. In a smart move, the ASR uses readily available and utterly reliable GLOCK magazines. Requested URL: www.brownells.com/parts/TNW%2B/ASR/index.htm, User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 14_8_1 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/14.1.2 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1. weight soaks up the levels of felt recoil that would feel stout in a handgun. Also now available is a conversion kit for existing and future ASR owners to convert any ASR to shoot 22LR. I am thinking for its chief purpose a set of solid iron sights is a must. The reciprocating charging handle is mounted directly to the bolt assembly on the right side of the receiver. Case in point: TNWs CEO used an ASR in .40 S&W to take a cougar. This rifle shipped with a six-position tube and an adjustable lightweight polymer shoulder stock. Why? In addition to the guns I tested during our factory tour, I tested two samples. Testing the return-to-zero capability of the rifle I was pleasantly surprised with the results. The ammunition I used was Black Hills 9mm +P 100-grain Honey Badger. As a bonus, the patented Gas Indexing Technology baffle design allows the rotational orientation of baffles to be readily reconfigured as needed by the user to provide the best noise reduction for their particular barrel length, caliber and ammunition combination. I like it a lot better now. All are different than the one that came on my ASR, which I absolutely hate. You would be surprised at how much the TiON Dragoon .450B will quiet down the smaller calibers. The rearward motion of the bolt cant damage the receiver because of a urethane bumper inside the buffer tube. If it ever goes on sale at a cheaper price than the PC Carbine, the ASR is definitely the superior choice. The reboot procedure is covered in Rebooting the Router. This would be a good rifle for military aircrew who bail out or crash land in enemy territory and are likely to have to defend themselves. It can be converted to shoot .40 S&W and .357 SIG. Price is similar, and also takes Glock mags. 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