Man-Portable/Vehicle-Mounted .223/37mm Shielded Weapon System

Being unemployed, I've been tinkering around for the past week...

It started with some inspiration from the video game “Army Of Two”.
The main characters use weapons equipped with shields.
I thought these gun-shields were an innovative, if not entirely practical, idea.




The functional components: a railed AR, Havoc 37mm Flare Launcher, Beta C-Mag...



To fabricate the main shield piece, I started with 1/4 steel plate, and torch-cut it to match my cardboard template.
(Disclaimer: It is fabricated of mild steel, not armor plate, therefore not designed for combat use.)



Using a die-grinder, I cleaned up the openings, then put two horizontal bends in it to increase deflection angle.



Side pieces cut out and tacked to the main shield, ready for welding.



Here it is just after welding:



Mounting to the free-float quad-rail via Picatinny attachments, the gun-shield shouldn't affect accuracy.
It has ample clearance around the 37mm Havoc launcher to facilitate reloading.
Due to the increased weight, I added a molded plastic grip with horizontal & vertical gripping points.

MAN-PORTABLE:






After having completed the above, I thought adding a stowable bipod would be a nice feature.
Before long, that idea changed to giving it vehicle-mounted capability.
Mounting via the rear hitch receiver, it has a vertically adjustable pedestal.
I went the quick route, not fabricating a true pintle/cradle or T&E.
The inner pedestal tube  allows 360 degrees of horizontal traverse.
Elevation is from horizontal to vertical, but with no adjustable/locking elevating arc bracket.




The pedestal had a bit too much play, so I incorporated a stabilization bracket that attaches to the tailgate and snugs up with a wing-head bolt.
The stabilization bracket incorporates a “keeper” that the rifle grip sits on.
This limits movement of the weapon when at rest.

Who likes picking up brass?
I added a 50cal ammo can/cradle to catch ejected shells and a 3” ABS plastic chute to direct them from the weapon into the ammo can.
Wearing a respirator, I heat-formed the ABS to better interface with the ejection port and clear the C-mag.

VEHICLE-MOUNTED:









I hope you enjoyed my “Tailgunner” project.
The system hasn’t been test-fired yet, so I may return with an after action report & more pics depending on response.

What do you think?!

-ObsoleteMan

ETA: fix typo/clarification

WOW



SO


IN!

unemployment has been good to you

that kick ass

Holy shi........ AWESOME.

I'm digging it. Good luck aiming while the truck is moving though.

Cool project.  You must be unemployed right now.  You need to have a buddy drive while you man the gun.  Head out to Walmart, and give us a report when you get out on bail.

Patent it. Fast.

 

at first i was like but then i was like    its actually kinda cool and you show more ingenuity (even if it has no practical use) than most people on this board

You've got some mad skills.



Can I be on your side when the shtf?  Pretty please?

i agree before magpul uses the idea and makes the shield out of plastic

What the flying fuck

IN!

I like it

DO WANT

I just peed a little. AWESOME!

Uh, first blatant tag.

I saw something similar done w/ a browning 1919 semi auto, a while back.  I do not have picture though.....I'll just go ahead and post it for you.







OP...that is freaking cool, about how many hours did it take to complete.

I may be wrong, but isn't there some legality issues with fireing a gun from a vehical?

I'm not trying to be a buzzkill

Aw, hell! why not!

awesome!

after playing that I game I wondered how long it would take for some one to make one of those shields. I think it looks awesome even though it has no practical use. you make a couple of the flip up bullet proof masks and I'm in for one. haha

that's fucking awesome

thats sweet. i wouldnt mind getting one for my truck

The intimidation factor of that gun =win

whoa, not what i expected.

Wow, thanks guys, lots of good responses!

To Renegade13B's question: "I may be wrong, but isn't there some legality issues with fireing a gun from a vehical?"
I LIVE IN ARIZONA

To R_Fury, It took about 3-4 days, but not a full 8 or 10 hour day.

You may be curious why I didn't put a forward facing gun above the cab of the truck...

Well, my toolbox & fuel cans kinda get in the way, but maybe a .308 would look good up there.

Hmmm. . . .

ETA: clarification

Just get the Aerial Platform Operations DVD. that should get you on target.





AWSOME POST... I wish I coule bend metal and weld!!!!!!



Do not take this wrong. I hope you get a jon soon!!!!!!!!!!!!



What is cost to build me one?

I think I can't wait until Saturday when we go shooting and try this bad boy out! I have a big pumpkin that is just dying to be shot at while we're in motion . . . .

Hey...it's late, and words hurt my eyes!  Just looking at pictures now!  

Be sure to post picks of you actually firing it.  I am curious to see how the ejection system works with the PVC pipe.

HOLY SHIT! SO IN ON THIS.



GREAT JOB.

Thats COOL

Oh yeah...TAG.

I bet that weighs a good bit with a loaded beta mag, and all that steel. Cool idea nonetheless.

In on one! I don't know if it's a or a . I need to sleep on it.

"Welcome to thunder dome"....points for being original

That is sweet.



Take that type of ingenuity, add some motivation, and I wouldn't expect you to be unemployed for too long.
Side note; Did you fabricate the fuel can rack for the bed of your taco? If so I might interested in something similar depending on where you are located in AZ.

He makes everything. I think he might of fabricated the whole truck! Seriously though - I have seen his entire rig in person, and it's even better than it looks in the pictures. If you want something fabricated for your truck, this is the guy to do it.

Since you dont have a job, make em and sell em.
That is BADASS!

I like your fucking style OP!

In on one!

I want to be put on the pre order list for the first production run

I will go ahead and admit that that is pretty damn cool.

However, I wouldn't really stop anything but pistol rounds or some shrapnel, would it?

I'm not much for the hand held version, but I like the Taco technical!

No idea Citezen.  But I will tell you this, Ill take that over not that any day of the week when putting down some suppressive fire as the mzb's are chasing us down.





 

and then hope robinson doesn't sue you








 

Very awesome!

But aren't you afraid of being sued by AAC, Robinson, or ARMS now that you are in the gun business?

Just don't name it.