I finally got a Rattler in .300 Blackout! It came into my local shop as a pre-owned, with a telescoping pistol brace installed and with the factory side folder brace. Condition is great, but for some markings where the back up irons were previously mounted.
FYI, I am a recreational/home defense user, not a professional end user, and but here are my thoughts/plans:
Brace: The telescoping brace is very solid, but adds more length to the package than I'd prefer. I am going to check out the SB tactical TF1913; think that could work well for
me and check the aesthetic box to boot. If anyone has experience with that, I'd value their feedback.
Optic/Sights: I have pre-ordered the Primary Arms SLx 1X MicroPrism with Red Illuminated ACSS Cyclops Gen 2 Reticle to try out. Love the foot print, like the fact that (as it has an etched reticle) I don't really need back up iron sights, it comes with lots of mounting options so that I can experiment with height placement, and, given their general reputation for above average quality, it seems a great value proposition for my intended purpose. If I don't like it, I'll mount an old Micro T-1 I have.
Suppressor: This will be my first. The Omega K has been recommended. I'd like to keep the package as small and light as makes sense and this seems to fit the bill. I think I will mostly use this with supersonic ammo and zero it in for same, and just learn the hold over for subsonic.
Light: No idea. I'd like to keep it handy, but a pistol light isn't my first choice. There's already great info in this thread about lights, so I'll reread. My local shop stocks surefire. I thought the mini scout light pro could be a simple, robust solution.
Sling: No idea. What are the considerations for a platform this compact? I lean towards a two point, but could a single point make sense here?
Storage: I'd like to keep this next to my bed, in a safe of some sort. I'm going to read this post from Lucky Gunner as a place to start
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/t...-and-shotguns/
Glad to finally join the club. It's been a long wait!