Armory Sponsor
Springfield Kuna about to be released (Page 5 of 11)
|
Originally Posted By superdrag67: Most people don't care my guy. Go post about it in GD. I made a post years ago with a pretty big list of gun companies and what each one has done to piss off the community. Damn near all the big names were on there, including most all the darlings of Arf like Geissele, Larue, etc. I am firmly in the “dont care” category. They offer nice products we are damn lucky to have access to in 2025. Everyone has a cross to bear; so does SA. I also dont care one bit about a scorpion magazine and the whining butt hurt this seems to cause is ridiculous. Get the gun or dont. |
“You either know and understand history or you trust the government. You can’t do both”
|
Originally Posted By Ruckus: Picked one up local to me. Paid right about MSRP, $1050. All in all I'm happy.  So I can I get a Kuna with Pepperoni and Cheese for $9.99 extra? |
Beware the Liberal. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him; drive him back into his jungle lair, for he is the harbinger of death.
|
Originally Posted By Kent: So I can I get a Kuna with Pepperoni and Cheese for $9.99 extra? Originally Posted By Kent: Originally Posted By Ruckus: Picked one up local to me. Paid right about MSRP, $1050. All in all I'm happy. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/15383/Resized_20250326_112856-3547782.jpg So I can I get a Kuna with Pepperoni and Cheese for $9.99 extra? I paid $1069 and didn't even get crushed red pepper flakes or Parmesan cheese |
Will not shelter in place
|
Originally Posted By Sierra5: Are the trilugs screw on aftermarket parts? Yep! The factory muzzle brake comes off pretty easily unlike the ones on the VHS-2/Hellion.  Kaw Valley Precision has a nice one for $45 or so. https://ebay.us/m/LI0May |
Support the Firearms Policy Coalition and help save the Second Amendment: https://www.firearmspolicy.org
|
In my limited experience with it, they got the design about 90 percent right. The ergonomics are ok but not great and its uncomfortable keeping your finger out of the trigger guard. It shoulders just 'Ok' and the cheek weld is minimally acceptable with the sights flipped up or a holo sight, but its not comfortable. I do appreciate the left side charging handle and the roller locked design, but I'm not a big fan of the magazine release. I don't see it replacing my SBR'd A2 stocked MP5 anytime soon, but if you're on a budget looking for a roller locked 9mm carbine/PDF it's not a bad choice. |
|
Originally Posted By DakotaFAL: In my limited experience with it, they got the design about 90 percent right. The ergonomics are ok but not great and its uncomfortable keeping your finger out of the trigger guard. It shoulders just 'Ok' and the cheek weld is minimally acceptable with the sights flipped up or a holo sight, but its not comfortable. I do appreciate the left side charging handle and the roller locked design, but I'm not a big fan of the magazine release. I don't see it replacing my SBR'd A2 stocked MP5 anytime soon, but if you're on a budget looking for a roller locked 9mm carbine/PDF it's not a bad choice. Keep in mind, this is braced. A brace will never be as comfortable as a stock. |
|
Has anybody removed the firing pin from the BCG? don't see anything in the manual about removing it and when I tried just pulling it out I couldn't so I didn't try too hard. would seem odd that it doesn't come out at all but thought I'd ask those with more experience on this type of platform then I. |
Will not shelter in place
|
Originally Posted By SixKiller: I just picked up my Kuna, and am wondering if anyone has any tips for removing the muzzle device? Mine seems to be on pretty firmly? There is not much barrel to grab on to behind the muzzle device....any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks 18mm open end wrench. I put the gun between my legs and cranked super hard and it broke free. Probably not the professional gunsmith way to do it, but it worked. Tried laying the gun flat on the table and doing it, but that didn’t work. |
|
Originally Posted By bballman25: 18mm open end wrench. I put the gun between my legs and cranked super hard and it broke free. Probably not the professional gunsmith way to do it, but it worked. Tried laying the gun flat on the table and doing it, but that didn’t work. &bballman25 thanks for the reply! So you didn’t clamp the barrel while you cranked on it? I’ll give it a try |
|
Originally Posted By swampvol: So does this thing reliably cycle hollow points unlike the Stribog? I've had no problems with HST 124gr, 147gr and Hornaday 135gr Granted, I haven't shot thousands of these rounds though it but the few that I have had no issues. |
Will not shelter in place
|
Anyone want to be the guinea pig and try the new B5 modular platform stock on the Kuna? This is basically what the internet has wanted from Magpul since forever. Think it looks better than their forthcoming UCS. https://b5systems.com/collection/new-products/modular-platform-stock/ 1913 stock, sidefolding, adjustable length, adjustable cheekpiece, shaped like the ACR stock - everyone is eating Magpul's lunch nowadays. How long until B5 comes out with a BMAG? Attached File |
Support the Firearms Policy Coalition and help save the Second Amendment: https://www.firearmspolicy.org
|
Another 120 flawless rounds though mine today. Wish I had more time at the range, had planned on putting 300 or more but got a late start. One thing I did notice (not sure if I noticed this before) is the feed lips feel sharp on my mags when loading rounds. Anyone else feel this on their mags? |
Will not shelter in place
 Springfield Kuna Goes Super Safe | Nexus Evo Lower |
Will not shelter in place
|
Originally Posted By Findsman: Anyone want to be the guinea pig and try the new B5 modular platform stock on the Kuna? This is basically what the internet has wanted from Magpul since forever. Think it looks better than their forthcoming UCS. https://b5systems.com/collection/new-products/modular-platform-stock/ 1913 stock, sidefolding, adjustable length, adjustable cheekpiece, shaped like the ACR stock - everyone is eating Magpul's lunch nowadays. How long until B5 comes out with a BMAG? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35747/Screenshot_2025-05-29_092834_png-3551363.JPG I like the stock… I may be that guinea pig if I can get my form filed soon. The OE Kuna mags seem solid and are cheap… not sure if there’s much space for an aftermarket mag, but I’d welcome it… always good to have options! |
Beware the Liberal. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him; drive him back into his jungle lair, for he is the harbinger of death.
|
Took advantage of the Kriss USA memorial day sale and got some Vector parts from them. Attached File Attached File The VFG+handstop module is the perfect spacing for the Kuna's lower Mlok slots. It's a little hard to use it broomstick style but as a handstop-hold it works great. That will be staying on. The Gen3 stock is about perfect too. It's going on different project so this is just a temporary fitting but it lines up right against all the controls. Defaults to right-folding but I think you can swap the hardware around to make it left but I think it works pretty well as-is. I'll probably order another one next time they have a sale, if Springfield doesn't give us the OEM stock. 
|
Support the Firearms Policy Coalition and help save the Second Amendment: https://www.firearmspolicy.org
|
Originally Posted By Findsman: Anyone want to be the guinea pig and try the new B5 modular platform stock on the Kuna? This is basically what the internet has wanted from Magpul since forever. Think it looks better than their forthcoming UCS. https://b5systems.com/collection/new-products/modular-platform-stock/ 1913 stock, sidefolding, adjustable length, adjustable cheekpiece, shaped like the ACR stock - everyone is eating Magpul's lunch nowadays. How long until B5 comes out with a BMAG? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35747/Screenshot_2025-05-29_092834_png-3551363.JPG I’ll be the guinea pig. Ordered one this morning. A little cheaper than the UCS. A bit of a bummer that both it and the UCS weigh over 1 lb. |
|
Nice to see someone offering an aftermarket lower for it for evo/AKV mags. Might consider this now if it proves to be reliable. |
| So, I was the guinea pig for the B5 stock, and it’s going to be a no from me. It looks nice, but the deal breaker for me is that it’s difficult to fold. It has the common ramped tab in the hinge that locks the stock in either position, but unlike most other similar stocks, the tab is on top instead of the bottom. This means that instead of pulling up on the stock to fold it, you have to push down, which is difficult unless you have the grip of the gun resting on something. Pulling the stock open from the folding position isn’t a problem. It’s just the folding that’s difficult. I’ll wait for the Magpul UCS, or just keep my A3 Tactical/Lage folder. YMMV. |
|
Originally Posted By willi3d: So, I was the guinea pig for the B5 stock, and it’s going to be a no from me. It looks nice, but the deal breaker for me is that it’s difficult to fold. It has the common ramped tab in the hinge that locks the stock in either position, but unlike most other similar stocks, the tab is on top instead of the bottom. This means that instead of pulling up on the stock to fold it, you have to push down, which is difficult unless you have the grip of the gun resting on something. Pulling the stock open from the folding position isn’t a problem. It’s just the folding that’s difficult. I’ll wait for the Magpul UCS, or just keep my A3 Tactical/Lage folder. YMMV. The HDA3 stock has what you seek. 
|
|
Originally Posted By Master_Blaster: The HDA3 stock has what you seek. https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8d4050cf-8e2c-4c20-8b66-a5add6ceb1ea_2688x1512.jpeg That looks really cool, but sweet baby John Browning, that’s like 1/3 the price of the entire gun.
|
Support the Firearms Policy Coalition and help save the Second Amendment: https://www.firearmspolicy.org
Joined:
Jun 2025
Posts:
1
EE: 0% (0)
USA
|
Originally Posted By Findsman: Yep! The factory muzzle brake comes off pretty easily unlike the ones on the VHS-2/Hellion. Kaw Valley Precision has a nice one for $45 or so. https://ebay.us/m/LI0May Ah ok, thanks. For a minute I thought they changed their mind about the brake. |
“ Well, it feels like someone took a rubber band and snapped it right on the edge of your anus.” -JThompson
Non Solis radios sed Iovis fulmina mitto
Non Solis radios sed Iovis fulmina mitto
Joined:
May 2025
Posts:
12
EE: 100% (4)
TX, USA
|
Originally Posted By GraythornTactical: Am I the only one who wishes the barrel/handguard area were just a little longer? Nice and compact but feels a little cramped. To each their own. I don't like handguards that go to the end of the barrel... too heavy/clunky feeling, especially for a compact PCC. In that same way, I'm hoping someone comes out with a short handguard for the Ruger LC Carbine (45acp/10mm) so I don't have to take a hacksaw to the OE one. |
Beware the Liberal. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him; drive him back into his jungle lair, for he is the harbinger of death.
|
Originally Posted By GraythornTactical: Am I the only one who wishes the barrel/handguard area were just a little longer? Nice and compact but feels a little cramped. There are consequences to having a 6” barrel combined with a small diameter integrated handguard. |
|
Originally Posted By Findsman: Took advantage of the Kriss USA memorial day sale and got some Vector parts from them. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35747/kuna_kriss_1_jpg-3553086.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/35747/kuna_kriss_2_jpg-3553087.JPG The VFG+handstop module is the perfect spacing for the Kuna's lower Mlok slots. It's a little hard to use it broomstick style but as a handstop-hold it works great. That will be staying on. The Gen3 stock is about perfect too. It's going on different project so this is just a temporary fitting but it lines up right against all the controls. Defaults to right-folding but I think you can swap the hardware around to make it left but I think it works pretty well as-is. I'll probably order another one next time they have a sale, if Springfield doesn't give us the OEM stock. Kriss USA is running their Father's Day sale for 25% off and free shipping again. DAD25 good until June 16. Ordering more parts since I really liked that stock on my Kuna.
|
Support the Firearms Policy Coalition and help save the Second Amendment: https://www.firearmspolicy.org
Joined:
May 2025
Posts:
25
EE: 100% (4)
TX, USA
|
Originally Posted By willi3d: There are consequences to having a 6” barrel combined with a small diameter integrated handguard. Originally Posted By willi3d: Originally Posted By GraythornTactical: Am I the only one who wishes the barrel/handguard area were just a little longer? Nice and compact but feels a little cramped. There are consequences to having a 6” barrel combined with a small diameter integrated handguard. I’m saying I wish the barrel was more like 7-8 inches. |
Joined:
Jan 2025
Posts:
161
EE: 100% (72)
PA, USA
| Ok I will ask here. Spoke to a gun store employee today that told me too many horror stories with these. He says it is "All over the internet". Kunas blowing up, bolt failures, extractor failures, etc etc. I hadn't heard any of this but don't spend a ton of time on various forums anymore. I honestly didn't hear any bad stories about them and I know someone that owns one and he loves it, but low round count. |
|
Originally Posted By Garandboy: Ok I will ask here. Spoke to a gun store employee today that told me too many horror stories with these. He says it is "All over the internet". Kunas blowing up, bolt failures, extractor failures, etc etc. I hadn't heard any of this but don't spend a ton of time on various forums anymore. I honestly didn't hear any bad stories about them and I know someone that owns one and he loves it, but low round count. News to me. It's a Stribog SP9a3 copy. Those aren't having that. So why would it? |
|
Originally Posted By RacingOrange: What's the general consensus, CZ Scorpion or Kuna being the better buy? ? why is this a question? One is a primitive early generation blowback that ramped up the current 9mm PCC craze, with dated tech and apparently ability to fired on a non-closed bolt, issues. One (KUNA/STRIBOG SP9A3) is latest gen roller delayed. |
|
Originally Posted By lazyengineer:News to me. It's a Stribog SP9a3 copy. Those aren't having that. So why would it? |
|
Originally Posted By Garandboy: Ok I will ask here. Spoke to a gun store employee today that told me too many horror stories with these. He says it is "All over the internet". Kunas blowing up, bolt failures, extractor failures, etc etc. I hadn't heard any of this but don't spend a ton of time on various forums anymore. I honestly didn't hear any bad stories about them and I know someone that owns one and he loves it, but low round count. I must have a different internet than he has. Only negative I have seen is that the mags get very dirty after about 15-20 cycles of suppressed use and the follower will stick. Easy solution for that problem. |
|
Originally Posted By Garandboy: Ok I will ask here. Spoke to a gun store employee today that told me too many horror stories with these. He says it is "All over the internet". Kunas blowing up, bolt failures, extractor failures, etc etc. I hadn't heard any of this but don't spend a ton of time on various forums anymore. I honestly didn't hear any bad stories about them and I know someone that owns one and he loves it, but low round count. Let me guess— he didn’t have a Kuna to sell, but he DID have some others. Your “gun store employee” is FOS, and lied right to your face. |
Beware the Liberal. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him; drive him back into his jungle lair, for he is the harbinger of death.
|
Originally Posted By 3xpert: Just picked this up couple days ago, hope to shoot it this weekend. Blow up! Should I close my eyes before I pull the trigger?  https://i.imgur.com/Nwhg4Qa.jpg STOP! It’s too dangerous. I don’t want you to get hurt, so you should just sell it to me for half price 
|
Springfield Kuna about to be released (Page 5 of 11)
Armory Sponsor