New Survival AR-15 Battery Buttstock from Wake Island Armory

Published on February 28, 2018
Duration: 6:10

This video reviews the new AR-15 battery buttstock from Wake Island Armory. The reviewer highlights its potential as a survival tool, offering integrated USB charging for electronic devices. While acknowledging the prototype's rattling and commercial tube fitment issues, the reviewer sees significant merit in the concept for bug-out or survival scenarios, pending production model improvements and pricing.

Quick Summary

The Wake Island Armory battery buttstock for AR-15 rifles integrates a rechargeable battery pack with two USB output ports, allowing simultaneous charging of electronic devices. This design aims to enhance survival and bug-out capabilities by providing a convenient power source directly on the firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction to Wake Island Armory Buttstock
  2. 00:18Installation on BCM AR-15
  3. 00:54Wake Island Sports Buttstock Features
  4. 01:003D Printed Prototype and Rattling Issues
  5. 01:11Commercial vs. Milspec Receiver Extension Tube
  6. 01:21Initial Impressions and Lack of Documentation
  7. 01:26Balance and Weight Distribution
  8. 01:45Adjustment Mechanism
  9. 01:57Recoil Pad and Blocky Design
  10. 02:05Integrated Battery Pack
  11. 02:11USB Charging and Output Ports
  12. 02:16Charging Time and Performance
  13. 02:42Rate of Power Exchange
  14. 02:57Survival and Bug-Out Gun Application
  15. 03:24Included Charging Cables
  16. 03:33LED Display Functionality
  17. 03:50Testing on Different Platforms
  18. 04:06Rattling and Deployment Issues
  19. 04:30Locking Mechanism Limitations
  20. 04:37Length of Pull and Comfort
  21. 04:47Overall Idea and Merit
  22. 04:51Concerns: Battery Shot, Longevity, Waterproofing
  23. 05:01Potential Waterproofing Solutions
  24. 05:07Survival Tool Potential
  25. 05:16Bug Out Kit Integration
  26. 05:24Stock Length and Locking Mechanism Placement
  27. 05:36Idea Holds Merit for Survival Guns
  28. 05:43Availability and Kickstarter Launch
  29. 05:56Reviewer's Personal Opinion
  30. 06:05Outro and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wake Island Armory battery buttstock?

The Wake Island Armory battery buttstock is an AR-15 accessory designed to replace a standard stock. It integrates a rechargeable battery pack with USB output ports, allowing users to charge electronic devices like phones directly from their rifle.

How does the Wake Island Armory battery buttstock charge devices?

The buttstock features two USB output ports on the back. It charges devices by drawing power from its internal battery pack, which itself is rechargeable via a USB port. The reviewer noted it can charge two devices simultaneously.

What are the potential benefits of the Wake Island Armory battery buttstock?

Its primary benefit is providing a power source for essential electronics in survival or bug-out scenarios, reducing reliance on separate power banks. The integrated battery can also help balance the weight of an AR-15.

What issues were noted with the Wake Island Armory battery buttstock prototype?

The prototype, being 3D printed, exhibited rattling due to being fitted for a commercial receiver extension tube rather than a milspec one. It also had issues with the locking peg not fully engaging in the most collapsed position.

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