NRA Gun of the Week: Armscor BBR 3.10

Published on March 13, 2020
Duration: 3:15

The Armscor BBR 3.10 is a subcompact, big bore pistol designed for concealed carry, building on the Baby Rock series. It features a 3.10-inch barrel and a 10-round double-stack magazine, with a design reminiscent of a chopped 1911. The pistol incorporates a ported barrel to mitigate muzzle flip in its .45 ACP chambering, though it remains a handful for recoil-sensitive shooters. Its significant width, while accommodating the double-stack magazine, can challenge grip acquisition for smaller hands.

Quick Summary

The Armscor BBR 3.10 is a subcompact .45 ACP pistol for concealed carry, featuring a 3.10-inch ported barrel and a 10-round double-stack magazine. It offers 1911-style controls and a beaver tail grip safety, but its width and recoil can be challenging for some shooters.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction: Armscor BBR 3.10
  2. 00:12Baby Rock Series Overview
  3. 00:35BBR 3.10 Naming Convention
  4. 00:511911 Comparison and Width
  5. 01:16Magazine Design
  6. 01:28Ported Barrel for Recoil
  7. 01:49Porting Effects: Concussion and Sight Picture
  8. 01:59Familiar 1911 Controls
  9. 02:10Trigger Over-Travel Adjustment
  10. 02:14Beaver Tail Grip Safety
  11. 02:20Range Performance and Recoil
  12. 02:37Grip Challenges
  13. 02:53Concealability and Use Cases
  14. 03:06More Information and Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Armscor BBR 3.10?

The Armscor BBR 3.10 is a subcompact, big bore pistol chambered in .45 ACP, designed for concealed carry. It's part of Armscor's Baby Rock series and features a 3.10-inch barrel and a 10-round double-stack magazine.

How does the Armscor BBR 3.10 manage recoil?

The BBR 3.10 features a ported barrel with three ports on the top to direct propellant gases and mitigate muzzle flip. Its all-steel construction also adds weight to help dampen recoil.

What are the key design features of the Armscor BBR 3.10?

It resembles a chopped 1911, with a standard 1911 slide and a frame that tapers to accommodate its double-stack magazine. It includes a single-side thumb safety, skeletonized hammer, adjustable trigger for over-travel, and a beaver tail grip safety.

Is the Armscor BBR 3.10 suitable for all shooters?

While designed for concealed carry, the BBR 3.10 is a handful in .45 ACP. Its wide grip can be challenging for smaller hands, and the short frame limits full finger purchase, making it less ideal for recoil-sensitive individuals or extensive range sessions.

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