Smith & Wesson Forum

Advertise With Us Search
Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Rifles and Shotguns > Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles

Smith & Wesson M&P15 Rifles Dedicated to the Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Rifles


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-30-2021, 04:14 PM
Chuck24 Chuck24 is offline
SWCA Member
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Coastal virginia
Posts: 6,009
Likes: 7,224
Liked 19,611 Times in 4,148 Posts
Default California compliant question

Just had one come into the pawn shop. So what’s that goofy looking fin on the pistol grip. Seems awfully uncomfortable
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #2  
Old 03-30-2021, 06:04 PM
Westie1's Avatar
Westie1 Westie1 is offline
Member
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Sacratomato
Posts: 445
Likes: 65
Liked 440 Times in 206 Posts
Default

Out here, to keep from having to register any MSR, one option is to go featureless. State has decided that normal pistol grip is a no-no. The purpose of the fin is to keep the web between the thumb and index finger above the top of the trigger-thus eliminating one of the "evil features".

Depending on the specific grip/fin, it's usable. Other evil features are flash hiders and adjustable stocks.
__________________
Peace was my Profession
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Like Post:
  #3  
Old 04-01-2021, 09:15 PM
neil0311 neil0311 is offline
Member
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 58
Likes: 29
Liked 48 Times in 24 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Westie1 View Post
Out here, to keep from having to register any MSR, one option is to go featureless. State has decided that normal pistol grip is a no-no. The purpose of the fin is to keep the web between the thumb and index finger above the top of the trigger-thus eliminating one of the "evil features".

Depending on the specific grip/fin, it's usable. Other evil features are flash hiders and adjustable stocks.
What exactly do they think that will do? How does that make a rifle “safer” or whatever it is they are trying to do?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-01-2021, 10:19 PM
Chuck24 Chuck24 is offline
SWCA Member
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Coastal virginia
Posts: 6,009
Likes: 7,224
Liked 19,611 Times in 4,148 Posts
Default

Thanks, I had no idea. We’ve had such a hard time getting any inventory through our normal suppliers the boss has been on various auction sites. Now he knows why I said not to buy stuff that is California compliant. Paid more for a sd9ve with a 10 rounder than could have gotten a normal one.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #5  
Old 04-04-2021, 05:45 PM
Westie1's Avatar
Westie1 Westie1 is offline
Member
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Sacratomato
Posts: 445
Likes: 65
Liked 440 Times in 206 Posts
Default

Sorry for the delay in replying. The " logic" behind all these compliant requirements is that they reduce the chances of a mass shooting. You can have all the "evil features" if the MSR is registered. However, you can't sell it in state. Also, it must be turned into the state for destruction upon the passing of the owner.
__________________
Peace was my Profession
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-04-2021, 12:33 PM
CMP CMP is offline
Member
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 10
Likes: 28
Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts
Default

I've tried working with that fin grip, but I just cannot get use to it and it is more of a distraction then anything else (probably because all my other guns have grips designed for the human hands). To me it was designed to give a person LESS control with less stability. That's a no-no in my book. Can you imagine going through a training course with it..that would suck.

Last edited by CMP; 06-04-2021 at 05:29 PM. Reason: spelling
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-04-2021, 12:59 PM
Miami_JBT's Avatar
Miami_JBT Miami_JBT is offline
US Veteran
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: All over Florida
Posts: 973
Likes: 30
Liked 4,862 Times in 898 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by CMP View Post
I've tried working with that fin grip, but I just cannot get use to it and it is more of a distraction then anything else (probably because all my other guns have a grips designed for the human hands). To me it was designed to give a person LESS control with less stability. That's a no-no in my book. Can you imagine going through a training course with it..that would suck.
It is gun control, plain and simple. It isn't intended to make things easier or better.

The lawmakers' goal was simple. Make owning a AR-15 difficult or outright ban them. The definition of an assault weapon in California is anything with a pistol grip.

The fin is a way for gun owners to work around the ban since the letter of the law is so specific, someone figured out a "hack".
__________________
GOA FL Dir. & Nat. Spokesman
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Like Post:
  #8  
Old 06-05-2021, 04:12 PM
opoefc opoefc is offline
US Veteran
SWCA Founding Member
Absent Comrade
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: San Diego, CA. USA
Posts: 8,348
Likes: 3,529
Liked 6,897 Times in 2,802 Posts
Default

According to this mornings newspaper , a federal Judge just threw out Calif.'s Assault Rifle law as unconstitutional , but has allowed the State 30 days to appeal. Ed
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #9  
Old 06-08-2021, 08:59 PM
CMP CMP is offline
Member
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 10
Likes: 28
Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts
Default

I am hoping by some strange luck that the 30 day appeal does not hit any bites, but historically there is always last minute **** that interferes and keeps the ongoing unconstitutional legislation in affect. I guess we can only cross our fingers, but right now I am skeptical anything will change for the better.

Last edited by Tom S.; 07-25-2021 at 08:02 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 06-10-2021, 04:17 PM
csurp34's Avatar
csurp34 csurp34 is offline
Member
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Posts: 311
Likes: 559
Liked 789 Times in 208 Posts
Default

I notice throughout this thread and the video that Assault Weapon and Assault Rifle terms are being used interchangeably even on the same slide.


IMO that is the sole reason that the term Assault Weapon was invented; to conflate civilian sporting rifles with military assault rifles and thus create the need to regulate/ban them.


Many now think they are the same.


Mission accomplished.
__________________
Chris S.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 07-24-2021, 11:16 AM
bkeaver bkeaver is offline
Member
California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question California compliant question  
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 14
Likes: 8
Liked 8 Times in 5 Posts
Default

I know this. It was sarcasm my friend.

Sent from my SM-G998U1 using Tapatalk
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
California Compliant Oracle Firearms & Knives: Other Brands & General Gun Topics 12 04-22-2021 08:35 AM
California Compliant M&P 10 442js Smith & Wesson M&P10 Rifles 2 03-30-2014 07:10 PM
California compliant M&P9 Pro C.O.R.E. peakswashere Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 3 01-06-2014 08:27 PM
California Compliant M&P22 question randyr5 Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols 6 10-31-2013 03:39 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:37 AM.


© 2000-2025 smith-wessonforum.com All rights reserved worldwide.
Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)