The AR-15 Discreet Carry Kit from TAC2 is a barrel removal system and fore end used to break down any AR-15 to fit into a brief case but still be available for quick re-assembly. We have some specs on the conversion kit, pictures, a video and some ideas for practical survival applications.
Specs
First, what is the thing? According to the Tac2 website:
TAC2 – DISCREET CARRY AR15/M16 KIT – This is a “no tools required”, barrel changing system, designed to work on your current AR15/M16 rifle/carbine. The system is designed to use a low-profile gas block, and allows your AR15/M16 to be broken down into three major components, for quick barrel changes, as well as covert concealment (DISCREET CARRY), or storage. A 16-inch barreled AR15/M16, with a collapsible stock, red dot sight, and two 30 rd. mags. can be carried in something as small as a briefcase. Full assembly and loading to firing condition can be accomplished in less than 30 seconds, with ease.
Parts:
- QC (Quick Change) Barrel nut and lock plate
- a 7-inch or 12-inch free float fore-end
- fore-end lock ring
- all made from 6061 T6 Aircraft aluminum, and black anodized
Pictures
Here are some pictures from Dry-Fire.com, who sell the kit along with a couple of briefcase options. Their basic kit starts at $225, and is $250 if you include a leather briefcase with pre-cut foam. (Click for Larger Pictures. All Pictures are from Dry-Fire.com
Parts Kit
7 and 12 Inch Forend Tubes
Upper and Briefcase
Barrel and Case
Full Storage
Heavy Duty Case Option
Survival Considerations
Obviously, there are some survival situations where you don’t want your AR in a briefcase in pieces, but other times it just might save you, or at least allow you to hold on to your gun.
In an urban survival situation you will be just another business person with a briefcase, (and hopefully an Urban Survival Bag). I really don’t have to tell you how important it will be in a time like that to keep your weapons private until absolutely necessary. You could also use it to avoid a martial law type gun collection like was used after Katrina.
Video
This video also comes from Dry-Fire.com What really impressed me was how thin and normal looking the briefcase appears. Also, I read a comment by the designer of this system, and although they advertise 30 seconds or less assembly, he says you can do it in 15-17 seconds easily with some practice.
What Do You Think?
Many people will immediately think of problems with your optics, which is the obvious problem. However, the designer says
My personal gun has an Eotech, and will go back to hitting a 1″ paster at 25yds. with ease, and an 8″ plate at 150yds.
Would you use this system?
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Hmm seems like a lot of work! Personally if you can afford it and want almost the same thing buy a AR Pistol. Small compact uses same ammo and magazines as a reg AR 15 and can be pretty much shouldered like a short AR. Another awesome advantage because its a pistol its legally concealable ^^
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Having a carbine that can hide in plain site is awesome. Obviously not a first line of defense (I CCW fof that) but a great piece of insurance! Ive always found the AR pistols to be clumsy at best. Concealable only in off-body carry or under long, heavy coats its almost as difficult to employ effectively as a broken down AR. An SBR or carbine is superior to any pistol platform and would be an amazing asset to have available in any sudden scenario. This would be great to store in an office or travel with you to your hotel room. If its ATA approved for air travel Im definitely going to get one.
Looks pretty darn handy . One way to move your weapons around without attracting undue attention . That thing looks like it could have a cordless drill in it or just about anything , Weapons dont even come to mind from an observers standpoint .
my concirne would be barrel to breach fitment like tommy c said
I have a Kel-Tec sub2000 and six (6) thirty round mags as well as a Glock 19 with three mags in a laptop bag. Easy to carry and no one questions the bag.
I also have and prefer the sub 2000, and also carry mine the same way, with my Glock 17 with 3 mags.. I have 2-30 round mags, and my wife wants me to buy a few more..Isn't she great. We feel the Big O will try to get the larger mags restricted.
Its in a Briefcase! Sweet set up.
In a life or death situation you would need a means of defense much faster.
But none the less it is discreet and powerful ounce applied. Cool deal.
Another example of GOING GREY…I found this site 4months ago and its on my shopping list.Again how important is it to be grey????…Very, what others dont know wont hurt you,and I want to be able to keep under the radar as much as I can.Loose ships Sink ships…just saying
throw it in the bulletproof briefcase for some extra piece of mind.
Kel-Tec also makes the plr 16 pistol. shoots 5.56 or .223. comes with a 10 round mag. will also take standard m16/ar15 20 &30 round mags. it has a 9.5 inch barrel and no buffer tube. fits in a briefcase with out having to take anything apart. you can also get a forend that has 1913 rails on it to mount just about anything you want to it.
Anybody know the overall length of the longest disassembled piece? Thanks
The longest part is the barrel and gas tube, 19"
I own one and it is a sweet set up.
For the difference in the length of having the upper and barrel connected or not connected, I think this is a solution looking for a problem. Upper and lower joined in just a few seconds is fast, and nine more inches of length on the case is not a big deal. Spend the time and effort on making a case for two halves and sell it – I'll buy one.
will this work for a HK M556A1?
TAC2 was one of my favorite tools while going out with friends and whenever I expect some threats from the enemies. The best thing about this piece is very easy to carry and it’s weightless also.
I think this is a remedy looking for a problem. Higher and lower signed up with in just a short time is fast, and nine more inches wide of duration on the case is not a big deal the best thing about this piece is very convenient to bring and it’s weightless also.
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Interesting gun, but why all that trouble
An AR with the upper and lower separated is just as compact and in said configuration the rifle can be functional in the same time EssaysWriters.
Plus, I raise your briefcase with a MOLLE compatible backpack, these days it's just as (more so, genuinely speaking) discreet as a hard briefcase and there are pouches big enough to accommodate an upper (the lower can be safe in one of the packs compartments) …
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