What's The Allure of SBR's?

**Abraham** · 08-26-15, 11:53

I've no clue why SBR's are so popular?

This is by no means criticism, but what do I not understand?

Easier to get on target?

Handier than an AR with a 16" barrel?

Please, clue me in as I've don't know what the appeal is.

Thanks!

**Etho** · 08-26-15, 12:01

Originally Posted by Abraham

I've no clue why SBR's are so popular?

This is by no means criticism, but what do I not understand?

Easier to get on target?

Handier than an AR with a 16" barrel?

Please, clue me in as I've don't know what the appeal is.

Thanks!

My 10.5" seems easier to get on target than any of my 16". Might just be perceived though.

Much handier, lighter and so on. The maneuverability is leaps and bounds better.

They're just cool. I waited a long time to finally build one. I wanted one for a long time but never committed. Not sure why I waited so long.

**JulyAZ** · 08-26-15, 12:02

While they may not be the greatest thing in the gun world they serve a purpose of home defense (for me). They are easier to maneuver indoors, lighter weight, and can still hit fair accurately out to distance. Think of them more as a jack of all trades.

I can hit the same targets with my 10.3 inch gun that I can hit with my 16 inch. So for me I see no reason to own a full size AR in my case when my SBR is more versatile. For me SBRs fill a greater role.

**C4IGrant** · 08-26-15, 12:04

Chick magnet.

C4

**Eurodriver** · 08-26-15, 12:10

I consider it a service to my country as I am alleviating the national debt with my $200 tax stamps.

**eodinert** · 08-26-15, 12:21

Get in and out of a vehicle a few times with an 'A2 and get back to us.

**Leaveammoforme** · 08-26-15, 12:26

If you only go to a static range, you won't see any benefit. In matches, courses and other dynamic situations the benefit is the nimbly bimbly factor.

*Barrel points, swings and stops much quicker.

*You get to be the man other guys tell their wives about over dinner.

*You get free NFA operation schooling from random chumps. "You sent in $5,000 to the CIA for that license, right?"

**Tango Charlie145** · 08-26-15, 12:31

Like Grant said, CDI FACTOR-Chicks Dig It!! Seriously, for ME, shooting from a seated position (wheelchair) it comes down to a balance issue and an SBR does better for me. Running a suppressor on an SBR is good for shorter stature persons like my brother who is about 5'5". 16" with a suppressor is pretty long. 10.3" with a suppressor, back to just 16" or less. They are more maneuverable in and out of a vehicle but guys like Jabo Long of Ronin Combat Strategies can do anything with a 16" that he can an SBR EXCEPT have more rail. Just my 2 cents worth.