The TNW Aero Survival rifle thread
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As Theron notes, if you can find 45 Super brass to do it with you can load the 45ACP rifle up to standard 460 Rowland levels.
The ASR comes in 460 Rowland, and the only different part from the 45ACP version is the barrel.
Starline .45 Super brass is supposedly the same as their Rowland brass, just shorter. Same heat treat and brass, should be no issues with it. I wouldn't load just any Super brass to 40,000psi without a lot of development though.
Just want to bump this thread up and see how you are all feeling/doing with your ASR's a year later.
Torturing myself trying to decide which PCC to purchase... I am a re-loader so the versatility with ammo/calibers is keeping the ASR on my radar.
Cheers!
Torturing myself trying to decide which PCC to purchase... I am a re-loader so the versatility with ammo/calibers is keeping the ASR on my radar.
Cheers!
You better pick one up before they are all snapped up.
LordEvilPepper
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It shot great, was lots of fun, i ended up selling it.
After a good range trip it left me looking like this guy lol.
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Iron Sighted
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Limited round count with mine, but I like it quite a lot so far. Only issue is that the mag that came with it, both Glock 20 OEM mags I bought and the ETS Glock 20 mags all have difficult time locking to the mag catch. I very lightly opened up the recess in the mag that came with the gun with a file and it seats properly now but I'm annoyed that the other mags I bought have the same issue. I may file down the mag catch rather than the mags because I don't want to do this to every single mag. I may also call TNW and inquire about this and see if they are willing to send me a replacement mag catch as this one has to be out of spec.
LordEvilPepper
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It really is... and if they would release it in .45 acp the would corner another huge piece of market share.
I'll agree (grudgingly) that they are probably "the best" on average, but that doesn't make them "great". And they are certainly not for everyone. They feel terrible in my hands: Relatively heavy, and the balance is way too far forward. I also just don't like the fact that they really are little more than an overweight 10/22. Ruger seemed to do as little as possible in adapting the 10/22 for 9mm, which seems cheap and lazy to me (especially compared to the more original designs like the ASR). There's no denying that the Ruger PCC generally functions well, but I expect more from my firearms. (and the Rugers are not immune to having issues, btw)
I think they're great, but personally I would buy new from a retailer that you'd trust to handle any potential issues directly, without having to go through warranty. Early versions apparently had a few problems. Or if you're buying used, get one from a seller you trust who has used it enough to prove reliability. Or if you like to tinker, you might be able to handle any issues yourself.
They handle very differently from the other PCC options. If at all possible, I'd visit a store with several options available so you can see if you have a preference. Not everybody cares about this kind of thing, but the ASR is much lighter than most other option, and the balance is much more neutral. The grip is different without having much of a forend to hang on to, but I've adapted to it. I chose not to add a forend extension because I didn't want to alter the weight and balance. It's fine as it is, just different. There's room to mount a red dot and a light, and probably a magnifier if you want.
I had to tinker with mine (early version) to get the barrel nut to stay tight. After that, reliability has been perfect with all kinds of reloads (45ACP, mostly RN and SWC).
The caliber swapping capability is great in theory, but availability of the kits has been poor. I wouldn't count on it as a feature, unless you line everything up before purchasing.
Functional issues wise, I will have to concur with you about the Ruger. BUT there are some shortcomings with the Ruger, not the least of which is the onerous take down and field strip with tools required. Plus some of the weaker components like the shock buffer. My FX9 had some issues, which Freedom Ordnance via Wolverine fixed. I would take that any day with a super quick under 15 seconds take down to the firing pin level over the time consuming equivalent of the Ruger - my two main captive screws/bolts have stripped due to me obliging with the Ruger's recommended 65 inch pounds of torque tightening them. Had to change out my shock buffer and c-clip with Mcarbo parts. My PC Carbine has the aluminum handguard and so in my view (and I'm not the only one), the weight distribution is not even nor balanced with being fairly front heavy. So while the gun does yes, run reliably in general, that is only one facet of the overall experience with the firearm.
I have since sold my TNW ASR. It was fine and just like the Ruger, I seldom used the take down for "backpacking" or what not. Since I bought my Ruger, and then eventually the FX9, the ASR was really relegated to the safe until I sold it. I always found the charging handle a bit heavy, and didn't like how it rested on that notch. If the gun gets bumped the wrong way, the bolt will somehow wedge itself out from that notched position and close. The one thing I did very much like about the ASR was the fact that it was not too heavy. I don't have a lot of negative things to say about it - it was just an alright gun.
Tenda is crushing it again, ouch.
Also Just right carbine below $1K with red dot and flash hider:
https://www.gotenda.com/product/jus...rd-18-6-non-restricted-red-dot-combo-special/
I spotted a firing pin with spring and cross-pin on gun post dot ca the other day. Some guy's asking $175CAD plus shipping. TNW is asking $16USD for the firing pin. I've been hoping to buy a spare pin since I bought the gun... but at close to 10x the factory price... no thanks.
