ENDO Tactical Glock AR-15 Stock Adapter
The ENDO Tactical Stock Adapter Glock Edition (TSA-G) is an adapter that allows any AR-15 / M16 compatible stock to be attached to a Glock pistol.
Glock with Magpul UBR stock, 33 round magazine and sling.
The adapter can be easily attached and removed in about 30 seconds. The benefits of such a system are numerous. Even with the stock attached it is small enough to be carried concealed under a jacket – unlike a rifle or carbine. The stock improves accuracy by steadying the pistol against the shoulder. This also helps soak up recoil allowing faster followup shots.
The downside of such a system, for civilians, is that any pistol it is used with must first be registered as a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) with the BATFE. I am no expert, so don’t quote me, but my understanding is that carrying an SBR concealed, even without the stock, would not be allowed with a CCW permit in many, or all, states.
Another downside is the total cost of the weapon system. If we assume a new Glock 17 costs $500, then add $200 for the ATF stamp, $154.99 for the ENDO stock adapter and $60 for a Magpul MOE Carbine Stock, we get a total cost of 914.99! This is a lot more than a 9mm carbine such as the $400 Kel-Tec SUB-2000.
Cost aside, I really like the system. I don’t think there will be a shortage of enthusiasts who will be willing to pay. I expect ENDO will be marketing this heavily to Law Enforcement Organizations who carry Glock pistols.
The system is compatible with the G17, G22, G24, G31, G34, G35 and G18 (including the L, C and RTF versions).
On a side note, I am surprised by the attachment mechanism. A steel detent pin must be manually pushed through the pistol backstrap. Compared to the system used by the FAB Defense (Israel) stock which clips in, it takes longer to install and is more of a fiddle. I wonder if the clip system is patented.
The FAB Defense stock
The ENDO stock
A big thanks to Kevin for links and information.
Wouldn’t a pistol converted to use a rifle stock be classified as “AOW” and not a short barreled rifle? I know attaching a vertical grip to the rail makes it AOW by law but I’m unsure about using a stock. All I know is the government wants more money, your fingerprints and all the paperwork that goes with it. If I recall the laws regarding SBRs and AOW are pretty similar so it’s semantics anyway
Also RAGE at someone sticking a UBR on that Glock. I’ve been trying to get my hands on a UBR for MONTHS!
My guess is that the detent pin provides a more secure connection than the Israeli clip design. If you look at the FAB Defense design the button to release the stock is completley exposed on the bottom of the stock and seems like it would be easily pushed.
Now I have a hilarious image of some covert operators Glock falling out from under his coat because that little button bumped into a mag pouch or something. Yeah, for the extra two seconds of my time, the pin seems much more reliable.
On another funny note, I love how manufacturers are convinced that every firearm on the face of the earth must be customizable with an M4 style butstock. Seriously, I can think of like 20 different non AR based firearms that have an aftermarket M4 style stock available.
No, this is a SBR, not an AOW. Basically, you can tell that something is a SBR/SBS by the shoulder stock and short barrel or short overall length. Think of it another way: the end product is essentially the same as if you chopped down a 9mm carbine.
AOWs and SBRs both cost $200 to create on a Form 1, but they transfer a little differently on a Form 4. They both require the exact same paperwork on the Form 4, but the AOW has a $5 transfer tax while a SBR has a $200 transfer tax.
Tom, you are incorrect as far as the AOW classification. If the weapon has (or has ever had) a stock it is a rifle as per the NFA. also http://www.lanworldinc.com/Hera.htm there’s another glock stock adapter, but it’s much more tacticool.
Does it make anyone else nervous to watch that video and see that slide cycling so close to that dude’s face?
Lee Van Cleef approves.
Dom, heh heh, I did. I would not want to shoot that without glasses.
Black Stock for Your Glock…
ENDO Tactical Glock AR-15 Stock Adapter
Lots of info, pictures, and a video over at The Firearm Blog. Go check it out.
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I went to the HERA-Arms (a name redundency) site.
All I can say is, pass me the towel, I’m drooling. . . .
@Nolan and Cymond: Thanks for the clarification, guys!
Would make a very compact submachinegun with a G18 or a 17 with selector switch.
You probably need to change the sights though, I can’t imagine pistol sights working very well when held this close to the eye.
Also, as the muzzle is very close to your head wearing extra hearing protection is probably a good idea.
If SBR’s weren’t outright illegal in Michigan you could carry it concealed here as the state considers any firearm under 30in overall length to be a “pistol” and you must register it with the state as such.
One fun fact is that many AK rifles with a folding stock are under 30in overall length while folded. This has made some people in Michigan quite happy to say the least.