pump vs side charging

[xtian999]

Would a pump action fore end instead of a side charging lever be better for ppc?

I know they already have pump action ARs, but I’m talking about in addition to the semi auto blowback operation. Like a SPAS 12.

Edited November 15, 2018 by xtian999
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[xtian999]

Since the gas tube is not used, put the action rod through instead. No fancy upper needed. Hand stays on gun, racks it like a shotgun.

Edited November 15, 2018 by xtian999

[Garmil]

You can get one with a side charging handle in the handguard.

[MemphisMechanic]

3 hours ago, xtian999 said:

Would a pump action fore end instead of a side charging lever be better for ppc?

I know they already have pump action ARs, but I’m talking about in addition to the semi auto blowback operation. Like a SPAS 12.

 

Conventional rear charging guns have racked up wins at every area match and Nationals since PCC became a division.

 

Enjoy your unnecessary widget.

[Acer2428]

The amount of stabilization and mechanisms you'd need to add to not have a rattle-trap hack job would outweigh (literally) any benefit you'd have over a side-charger. 

[Shootymacshootface]

39 minutes ago, Acer2428 said:

The amount of stabilization and mechanisms you'd need to add to not have a rattle-trap hack job would outweigh (literally) any benefit you'd have over a side-charger. 

I agree. 

[xtian999]

rattle-trap hack job. Nice!

[Startingover]

I like the idea of the pump action, but it seems unnecessary.

To be honest, I dont even understand why guys feel the need for a side charge.

But there is a lot about this stuff, I dont know enough about. 

[Acer2428]

I liked the side-charge for table starts and malf. clearing and that's about it. I don't think it gave any speed advantage otherwise. 

 

The pump doesn't give you a table start adv. and honestly moving your support hand that much is going to significantly move your sights, so I'd guess we're talking about milliseconds in differential here. 

[Flatland Shooter]

I have both rear charger and side charger ARs.  I found I prefer the rear charger but do admit a pump action does sound interesting.

 

I grew up with pump action shotguns and .22's.

 

If someone makes it commercially, I'd probably give it a try.

[xtian999]

I don’t make gun parts or generate business for myself on gun boards, I just think anything to increase accuracy and/or reduce time has potential. If the bolt has to be cycled manually for any reason, which method is best? 

[Garmil]

There are too many factors and preferences involved to say which method is best.  Choices are good, pick what works best for you.