Bullpup M14: “M4 Size, M14 power”
I read about Short Rifle Stock Systems (SRSS) new M14/M1A bullpup stock, the BullDog 762, at Defense Review. I suppose the designers said to themselves “just about about everything has a bullpup conversion, why not the M14?”
The stock comes in a synthetic model (SRSS-1421SM, $749) and an aluminum model (SRSS-1421BA, $999) and is available in Black, Olive Drab, Tan and Aluminum finish.
From the FAQ:
What does the SRSS kit consist of?
The SRSS stock system comes with main beam (stock) panels = Cheek rest and right panel, optics rail and all hardware, allen wrenches to mount scope rail which replaces the M14 /M1A hand guard. Simple tools like a screwdriver is all you need to install your M1A or the M-14 into the SRSS. OPTICS are not included. See our site for Optics available.
Do I need to machine any part of my rifle?
No. You will need to remove the hand guard and install the optics rail and you will need to remove the rear sight assembly, just hang on to it you may want to put it all back together or leave the SRSS together and build another M1A.
Can you describe the trigger action ? I understand that one of the weakness of bullpup stocks is their softness or lack of tactile feedback of the trigger when pulled.
Our trigger was designed to eliminate all the problems that bullpup’s have. The trigger/transfer rod is submerged in the stock and to some degree floats and is carried by the rear/original trigger. The safety is just above the pistol grip for your right hand and can be turned off and on by the right thumb. Our trigger rod adds 1/2 pound to whatever your trigger pressure is on your rifle. It feels like your original two stage trigger.
Later this year or next year SRSS will be offering this stock system for other rifles. My guess is that a Mini-14 model will be offered.
Fitted with the SRSS Mini Paladin Muzzle Brake ($200)
UPDATE: Daniel E. Watters, who is very knowledgeable, points out in the comments that there have been other bullpup stocks for the M14.
More photos after the jump.
Are they still 6 months behind on shipping orders?
There have been bullpup M14 before. There was the AWC G2, which used a special McMillan stock, and a couple from Israel. The latter were the Sirkis M36 and the product improved TCI M89SR.
Bleh. Looks like I would have to remove both the lower rails, but also the upper rails of my SOCOM 2. Granted, it would replace those parts, but at that cost, I will halve it, deal with the longer gun, and get the replacement stock from VLTOR.
Im not a fan of bullpup designs, so I wont be getting one. Interesting design though, and it would be great if you could actually get a good trigger in one of those.
Ahab, I am not sure.
Daniel, thanks for the info. Your input is always appreciated. I have updated the post.
God forbid if a Bullpup blows up in your face. The US military will never adopt the bullpup design for that reason alone.
Here is a M16A2 that blew up. The soldier escaped injuries. If this was a bullpup he wouldn’t have a face left.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=395395&page=1
jdun1911, I don’t think it would be impossible to design a bullpup that would explode sidewards away from the shooter. To name a few the British, Australians and New Zealanders have been using bullpups for quite some time without problems.
I’m sure they had some few KB with those bullpups over they years. I have never seen a gun that is KB! proof.
British, French, and Australians Special Force units use AR and not their standard issued bullpup.
Bullpup aren’t good design. The negatives out weight the positives by a lot.
I am not a big fan of the bullpup model guns. If they explode you are not just unfortunate, you are also dead. Anyway there has already been a bullpup M14 it was called an AWC but not from SRSS
Gentlemen,
I must write about the bull pup ( tilized recently and accurately) as I have used the AK-47 (7 & 5 mm versions), (M-16 field & M-4 salt water versions), (old 45 ca., 9mml, & civilian .38, .357 & 0.40 cal variants), 9 mm UZI, great in the desert and urban all around because from a recreational and probably a known close in/tough environmental adversarial position it is hands down the most manageable weapon. But we must consider the mission. Is it close quarters, AID then a .22 cal shaved or fiberglass round is best. Are we talking a FOF being 3-600M then the M-16/M-4. 2 round burst. In theater op use the adversaries weapon of choice the AK-47/7MM round, remember ~12 inch drop unless close in. Do you want to mimic the regional gendarmes, use their weapon of choice. We are only talking firearms here. you will be lucky if part of a two man team, but trust only your own.
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