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Posted: 10/17/2014 5:08:52 PM EDT

I found out about the LAW Tactical® AR Folding Stock Adapter on the interwebs and had to have one. I went to their website and found they were in the middle of changing over production from GEN 2 to GEN 3… and it would be several months before I was able to get one. Since M16’s are the LEGOs of the NFA world, I had to add it to the toy box of “extras” I have gathered up in the last 12 years. It is a work of art, IMO. Go to www.lawtactical.com for a video that explains it better than I can.

So now that I have made up a PDW with a 6” Sun Devil Billet upper, MOE FDE livery, C-More Railway, and the LAW Tactical Folder Adapter (for a 17” -OAL folded- PDW)… what to carry it in?! I could find an Assault Systems type tactical case to keep it in, but that would be too easy. I wanted discreet. I looked at brief cases, tennis racket cases (actually too long), music instrument cases (mostly too expensive)… and tool boxes. Most tool boxes are made for expensive tool lines (i.e. SnapOn) and are not only expensive but even more prone to theft. That was until I went to HD!

For the princely sum of $8.95 (not including tax) the 19” Homer Box was PERFECT for the job.

Here is my proof:

The LAW Tactical GEN 3 “Hinge”:

The PDW: (5.56… but other calibers optional)

And the Discreet HD Case:

Posted: 10/17/2014 5:26:57 PM EDT

[#1]

Nice!!! That's the smallest M16 I've seen.

Posted: 10/17/2014 5:38:17 PM EDT

[#2]

Neat looking but I'm assuming you me to fully extend it to fire the rifle, seems like that would be a hassle if you were in a hurry

Posted: 10/17/2014 5:53:08 PM EDT

[#3]

Wow, this works on DI guns. Coooll!

Posted: 10/17/2014 6:20:02 PM EDT

[#4]

That's a nice rifle. I like the idea of a folding stock on an AR, I wish they were a little cheaper.

Here's my submission for a case that does not scream gun.

Posted: 10/17/2014 6:28:17 PM EDT

[#5]

You guys are slick. I'm gonna keep an eye on anyone doing construction now

Posted: 10/17/2014 6:52:00 PM EDT

[#6]

Very nice.

Posted: 10/17/2014 9:10:32 PM EDT

[#7]

I'd be concerned about the reliability of the operation of the LAW Tactical® AR Folding Stock Adapter system. Short barrels and short buffers are often tough to "tune".

In any case, best of luck and enjoy!

Posted: 10/17/2014 10:13:59 PM EDT

[#8]

I use a violin case.
Never been done before and you read it here first.

Posted: 10/18/2014 12:57:27 AM EDT

[#9]

100% reliable using a regular carbine tube/buffer. The 6" upper was built, timed and made for FA. The bolt carrier has an extension that spans the thickness that the "hinge" adds. The deployment is instant. Watch the video on the LAW link. It shows the use of this folder in multiple scenarios. The hinge is tool steel and precision made, bank vault lock up.

LAW Tactical “Hinge” open (BCG extension shown at bottom):

“Hinge” closed (Adds 1.3125” to OAL):

Posted: 10/18/2014 6:16:51 PM EDT

[#10]

Super cool. I want to do a 9mm pistol with a LAW folder next year. Is the receiver extension piece they provide as easy as it looks to swap around to other upper combos? Can you fire once folded or is that still discouraged?

Posted: 10/18/2014 6:46:01 PM EDT

[#11]

Um, wow.
I haven't seen anything in two years for my ARs that interested me. That sure does....

Edit; group buy

Posted: 10/18/2014 8:52:07 PM EDT

[#12]

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Super cool. I want to do a 9mm pistol with a LAW folder next year. Is the receiver extension piece they provide as easy as it looks to swap around to other upper combos? Can you fire once folded or is that still discouraged?

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In one of their videos they fire one shot (suppressed) folded. Then they close it up, manually eject the empty and let the bcg load another round out of the mag. Rock & roll.

Posted: 10/18/2014 9:01:17 PM EDT

[#13]

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That's a nice rifle. I like the idea of a folding stock on an AR, I wish they were a little cheaper.

Here's my submission for a case that does not scream gun.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Simply_Green/0504112121.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Simply_Green/0504112121a.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Simply_Green/0504112120.jpg

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That is a neat setup, but I have had more Dewalt tools stolen from me than I have guns.

Posted: 10/19/2014 12:55:58 AM EDT

[#14]

I bet that makes a sweet fireball.

Posted: 10/19/2014 12:36:31 PM EDT

[#15]

Nice rig. I took a similar route with a .22 pocket rifle...

http://youtu.be/x6UPaotOAXI

Posted: 10/19/2014 9:58:23 PM EDT

[#16]

i like it

Posted: 10/19/2014 10:44:08 PM EDT

[#17]

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That's a nice rifle. I like the idea of a folding stock on an AR, I wish they were a little cheaper.

Here's my submission for a case that does not scream gun.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Simply_Green/0504112121.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Simply_Green/0504112121a.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Simply_Green/0504112120.jpg

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But the DEWALT on the side screams STEAL ME I CAN BE HOCKED QUICKLY.

Posted: 10/20/2014 3:19:35 PM EDT

[#18]

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But the DEWALT on the side screams STEAL ME I CAN BE HOCKED QUICKLY.

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Exactly.

This is the discreet case challenge, something that does not scream gun, but also does not scream steal me.

Posted: 10/20/2014 5:43:03 PM EDT

[#19]

^^True.^^

Not, even more DISCREET!

Posted: 10/20/2014 5:49:48 PM EDT

[#20]

Posted: 10/20/2014 5:54:25 PM EDT

[#21]

Posted: 10/22/2014 12:17:16 PM EDT

[#22]

Pretty neat!

Posted: 10/22/2014 12:25:01 PM EDT

[#23]

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The only thing to add to the bucket is a label: "EBOLA CONTAMINATED STOOL SAMPLES"

Posted: 10/22/2014 1:25:29 PM EDT

[#24]

Ebola stool samples

Posted: 11/1/2014 11:07:35 PM EDT

[#25]

Haven't seen these up close...

What is retaining the bolt carrier in the upper and the buffer/spring in the stock when folded? How secure are they when banging about?

I have visions of the buffer jumping free under all that spring pressure.

Posted: 11/2/2014 9:38:38 PM EDT

[#26]

I think your rear sight is on backwards.

Posted: 11/2/2014 10:12:27 PM EDT

[#27]

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That's a nice rifle. I like the idea of a folding stock on an AR, I wish they were a little cheaper.

Here's my submission for a case that does not scream gun.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Simply_Green/0504112121.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Simply_Green/0504112121a.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e84/Simply_Green/0504112120.jpg

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I've used the exact same box for this.

Posted: 11/3/2014 12:53:44 PM EDT

[#28]

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Haven't seen these up close...

What is retaining the bolt carrier in the upper and the buffer/spring in the stock when folded? How secure are they when banging about?

I have visions of the buffer jumping free under all that spring pressure.

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Hope this helps clear up any confusion or visions of disaster:

BCG + Extension w/ O rings