Gear Head Works TailHook Mod 2 Review

Published on August 29, 2019
Duration: 7:18

This review of the Gear Head Works Tailhook Mod 2 brace highlights its durability, adjustability, and functionality as a firearm accessory. The instructor, with months of testing, finds it to be one of his top three favorite braces, praising its ease of adjustment and comfortable shoulder purchase if shouldered. While noting minor cons like the lack of a QD point and a visible screw, he strongly recommends it for its performance and value.

Quick Summary

The Gear Head Works Tailhook Mod 2 is a highly functional and durable AR pistol brace, praised for its easy side-button adjustment and comfortable shoulder purchase. While it requires a proprietary buffer tube and lacks a QD sling mount, its overall performance and value make it a top recommendation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Tailhook Mod 2 Review
  2. 00:14Top 3 Favorite Braces
  3. 00:42Relationship with Gearheadworks
  4. 01:02Months of Testing & Durability
  5. 01:22Buffer Tube & Adjustment Mechanism
  6. 01:46Pricing and Market Value
  7. 01:55Pros and Cons
  8. 03:02Cons: No QD Point & Visible Screw
  9. 03:46Final Recommendation
  10. 03:55Where to Buy & Support the Channel

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Gear Head Works Tailhook Mod 2 a top-tier brace?

The Tailhook Mod 2 is praised for its exceptional durability, ease of adjustment via a side-button mechanism, and comfortable shoulder purchase if used that way. It's considered highly functional for its intended purpose as a brace.

Does the Tailhook Mod 2 require a special buffer tube?

Yes, the Gear Head Works Tailhook Mod 2 requires its own proprietary buffer tube, which is included with the brace. Standard aftermarket buffer tubes cannot be used with this specific brace model.

What are the main drawbacks of the Tailhook Mod 2 brace?

The primary drawbacks identified are the lack of an integrated QD sling mount point and a visible screw on the bottom of the brace, which some find detracts from its otherwise sleek design.

How does the Tailhook Mod 2 compare to other popular braces like the SBA3 or SBA4?

The reviewer ranks it among his top three favorite braces, alongside the SBA3 and SBA4, but specifically notes the Tailhook Mod 2 is more functional as a brace and easier to adjust than the SBA4.

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