Frequently Asked Questions

• General Product Questions
• Legality and Purchasing
• Safety and Usage Concerns

• SSAR-15® Questions
• SSAK-47® Questions
• Operation Issues

General Product Questions

1. What platforms do you make products for?

We currently offer stocks for the AR-15 and the AK-47 platforms. We are currently developing products for many other popular platforms. Please visit our website www.slidefire.com for the latest news on new and upcoming products.

2. What is the difference between the left and right Slide Fire® stock?

Slide Fire® stock systems are specially designed with a hand-specific rest to ensure proper finger placement across the trigger which helps enable controlled rapid firing. Single shots can be fired with the opposite hand while the stock is in the fixed position, but controlled rapid firing is only possible when the stock is used in the hand for which it was designed. When deciding on which version to purchase, only consider the hand that you use to pull the trigger. The design of the AR-15 platform is not important, as the SSAR-15® should work on all versions of the AR-15 platform.

3. Is there a butt pad that I can use with your stocks?

Due to differences with design, we are not aware of any third party aftermarket pads that are compatible with our stocks. However, we now offer the Slide Fire Solutions Recoil Pad for our SSAR-15 SBS®! We will be offering a similar option for our SSAK-47 XRS soon so make sure you keep an eye on the website for availability.

4. May I purchase an interface block alone?

Unfortunately, our current manufacturing processes do not allow us to offer the interface block as separate item at this time. The components of the Slide Fire® stock systems are made at the same time, in the same mold. Therefore, when a stock system is produced there is one stock and one interface block that must be sold together as a kit. We hope to offer the interface block soon as a separate item, but we do not have a specific time frame on when the separate interface block will be available. Please visit our website www.slidefire.com frequently for the latest news on new and upcoming products.

5. What is the length of pull for your stocks and will there be any other styles available?

Our stocks are designed to have a length of pull similar to the fixed stock option for the firearm. The standard AR-15 A2 fixed stock is 13” in length and the standard AK-47 fixed stock is approximately 12” in length. Our company is currently designing several more style options. Please visit our website www.slidefire.com frequently for the latest news on new and upcoming products.

6. What type of trigger works best with a Slide Fire® Stock?

Slide Fire® has found that the standard mil-spec triggers to work best with Slide Fire® products. We have found consistent issues with “match” style triggers. Also, two-stage triggers or those triggers designed for a light pull have a tendency to cause light primer strikes and inconsistent trigger reset.

Legality and Purchasing

1. Are the Slide Fire® stock systems legal in my state?

By definition, the SSAR-15® and our other products are not adjustable stocks or trigger manipulation devices. Slide Fire® products have been approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) and we provide a copy of the approval letter on our website www.slidefire.com to any interested individual. Slide Fire® has not been notified by any individual state that our products conflict with any state laws.

We would like to provide a link from the National Rifle Association (NRA) to empower our prospective customers to know the current firearm laws for any state. Please visit www.nraila.org/gun-laws.aspx to learn more or contact your State Department of Justice. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the consumer to know the current laws and regulations of their state.

2. How long does it take to receive my product after I place an order?

All orders are shipped within three business days of placement. Once an order has been shipped, your new Slide Fire® product(s) should arrive in four to seven days. Since shipments are generally delivered within days of being ordered by our customers, Slide Fire® does not provide tracking information. If a shipment is not received within the specified time frame, please contact customer service at customerservice@slidefire.com or call (325)945-3800 so the delay can be investigated.

3. What do I need to do in order to sell your product?

Anyone interested in becoming a dealer of Slide Fire® products, should first complete our Dealer Application. Dealer applications are processed in the order of receipt based on the time stamp provided upon submission of the application. In order to expedite the approval process, please provide your resale verification as well as your Federal Firearms License (FFL), if applicable. Also, please include retail location verification, including the business address and photos of the business to show how you intend on displaying our product for purchase. All required documents may be submitted via email to customerservice@slidefire.com or fax to (325)945-2356.

Once a dealer application is approved, one of our account managers will contact you with the dealer agreement and pricing information. You will not be able to receive pricing information prior to your application being processed. Please be patient as you will be contacted once your application is processed.

Safety and Usage Concerns

1. Could a Slide Fire® stock system cause any damage to my firearm?

At the Slide Fire® facility, thousands of rounds have been fired through our firearms and without any damage. Though as to be expected, the only problem that has been encountered relates to typical “wear and tear” as controlled rapid firing makes it possible to fire more rounds in a weekend than typically may be fired in a year. Some of the wearable parts, especially the trigger, may need to be replaced sooner than usually experienced during “normal” use. Due to being designed for a lighter trigger pull, “match” triggers have a tendency to wear faster. Also, care needs to be taken to ensure that the firearm does not overheat when using any stock including the Slide Fire® stock system as overheating can cause problems with the gas ports, gas tubes, and barrels.

2. Are the any special safety concerns while using your product?

As with any firearm, follow all firearm safety rules, but there are additional concerns when firing multiple rounds quickly. With any platform or stock, shooting multiple rounds in rapid succession will cause the temperature of the gun barrel to rise tremendously. One issue that is not specific to the Slide Fire® system is when live ammunition is left in a hot firearm, there is a risk of unintentionally “cooking off” or firing a round. Remember to always to practice good gun safety with or without a Slide Fire® product and allow the unloaded firearm to cool off completely.

3. Should I be concerned about safety with certain brands or calibers of AR’s over others??

Some manufacturers have made modifications to the primary design of the AR-15 which allows the firing pin to be exposed when the bolt is not fully closed. This modification poses a safety risk of an “out of battery discharge” which is a serious concern in any shooting condition. Certain calibers are more known for this safety issue than others – 9mm, 5.7x28mm, .22LR – but it is always important to be aware of the safety concerns of any firearm you possess. This issue is not specific to the Slide Fire® system as the primary design of the AR-15 has a safety feature which does not allow the firing pin to be exposed until the bolt is fully closed therefore eliminating the potential risk involved.

SSAR-15 Questions

1. What type of AR-15 will the SSAR-15® work with?

The SSAR-15® is compatible with all standard AR-15 lower platforms equipped with an adjustable style buffer assembly. As long as your AR already has a collapsible stock, you should not have any issues with installation. Since it was not possible for us to test the SSAR-15® on every AR on the market, Slide Fire® recommends firearms built using mil-spec parts to avoid any compatibility issues.

2. What do I need to use your stock on my fixed or folding stock AR-15?

Since SSAR-15® is designed to work on any AR-15 lower platform with an adjustable-style buffer assembly, any AR with a fixed or folding stock will need to be converted to allow installation of our stock. Slide Fire® offers a Conversion Kit sold separately which includes all other parts and installation tools needed to ready your firearm to work with the SSAR-15® or any other adjustable stock.

3. What type of adjustable style buffer tube is needed to use the SSAR-15®?

Most commercial style buffer tubes will work, but after extensive testing, Slide Fire® recommends using a Mil-Spec Buffer Tube for the best possible fit. While it is rare, some commercial style buffer tubes have a larger diameter which could cause friction issues with the sliding motion of the stock.

4. What brand of AR do you recommend for the SSAR-15®?

Slide Fire® has tested the SSAR-15® on many different versions of the AR-15 and has had success with each of the rifles used. Regrettably, we cannot recommend any specific brand due to each manufacture having different options and specifications. We suggest that you go to your local gun range or firearm store and test different versions of AR-15 to ensure that the firearm that you purchase will be best suited for your shooting style and allow you to get the most out of your rifle.

5. Will the SSAR-15® work with my SIG AR?

The SSAR-15® is designed to work on AR-15 lower platforms equipped with an adjustable style buffer tube; however, most SIG rifles are built on a proprietary SIG lower which is incompatible with SSAR-15®. We do hope to design products for as many of the popular platforms as possible. Please visit our website www.slidefire.com frequently for the latest news on new and upcoming products.

6. What is the difference between the SSAR-15 OGR® and the SSAR-15 SBS®?

Both the SSAR-15 OGR® and the SSAR-15 SBS® offer the same compatibility and functionality, and the only difference is appearance. Our original design - the SSAR-15 OGR® - was designed to bring attention to your AR as extraordinary and completely different. Slide Fire® now offers the SSAR-15 SBS® which offers the option of having your AR retain a standard “combat” style some customers are more comfortable and familiar with. We encourage the purchase of whichever stock you think will look the best on your AR.

7. Will the SSAR-15® work on an AR-15 with .22 LR or other small caliber upper receiver?

The SSAR-15® will work on any AR-15 platform equipped with an adjustable style buffer tube, but we do recommend using it on 9mm or higher for the best results. Slide Fire® has not tested every .22LR AR-15 on the market, but we have tested an M&P 15/22 and it works great! Since the .22 LR does not have much recoil, great consideration must be taken to maximize what little recoil is produced. A few ways to maximize the recoil on your .22 LR are available, but always make sure that modifications made to your firearm are done by a qualified professional.

An important modification that can be made to maximize recoil is to switch to a drop-in “match” style trigger that offers a lighter pull. A factory trigger pull is higher and will absorb the recoil through the forward pressure used to pull the trigger. Getting comfortable with the lighter touch used while firing the .22 make take some time, but the touch has to be extra light in order to maximize the recoil available. Also, It helps to start with a light AR-15 with very few attachments and to use good-quality, high-powered ammo to help reliably produce more recoil and fewer light strikes.

8. Is the SSAR-15® compatible with winter trigger guards?

All of the Slide Fire® stock systems we currently offer for the AR-15 platform are compatible with most winter trigger guards. Occasionally, there will be a winter trigger guard with such an extreme protrusion below the receiver that it is incompatible with the Slide Fire® stock system, but this is very rare.

SSAK-47 Questions

1. What type of AK will the SSAK-47® work with?

Since there are thousands of variations of AK on the market, it is simply not possible to test every one for compatibility. We do know that it should work on almost any stamped receiver AK-47 or AK-74 equipped with the standard single rear tang stock attachment trunnion, but is incompatible with milled receivers or under-fold stocks. Slide Fire® cannot foresee any issues as long as the firearm meets the description above, but if you purchase a stock that is incompatible with your firearm, we offer a 30-day “No Questions Asked” return policy.

2. Will the SSAK-47® work with my Saiga firearm?

The SSAK-47 XRS® should work on any stamped receiver AK-47 or AK-74 with a single tang rear trunnion stock, which is the majority of AK’s on the market. If a Saiga is properly converted to have the trigger guard in the standard AK placement, the SSAK-47 XRS® should work fine. However, most standard Saiga rifles are built using different dimensions which make them incompatible with the SSAK-47 XRS®. We are working on a stock for the Saiga platform, but it is not available at this time. Please visit our website www.slidefire.com frequently for the latest news on new and upcoming products.

3. Will the SSAK-47 XRS® work on a .22 LR AK?

While we have not tested it, we feel that the weight of the firearm would keep it from operating effectively and we have not heard of anyone successfully using our stock on an AK chambered in .22 LR. Our stock is designed to work by using the recoil produced by the firearm. The .22 LR does not provide very much recoil on its own and the weight of the firearm would reduce this recoil even further. We have had success with AR-15s chambered in .22 LR, but the AR has to be very light with a light trigger pull. For success on a .22 LR AK, the shooter would need to follow the same considerations.

4. I am having problems installing the SSAK-47 XRS®.

The SSAK-47 XRS® consists of two separate pieces and two sets of nuts and bolts. For ease of shipping, these parts are partially assembled before packaging. To separate the two pieces, simply pull down on the switch under the stock. This will release the pin holding the interface block into the stock and allow you to slide it out. The bolts can now be removed allowing the interface block to be installed onto the AK receiver by bolting it onto the stock trunnion and the mount holding the pistol grip. Once the interface block is installed, simply pull down on the switch and slide the stock into place. Watch the Installation Video

If you have any issues with installation, we have a helpful video entitled “Installing the SSAK-47 XRS®” on the “Media” page of our website www.slidefire.com. This video shows the installation process in detail and should answer any remaining questions you may have. If you are still having trouble, feel free to contact customer service at customerservice@slidefire.com or (325)945-3800 for additional support.

Operation Issues

1. I cannot get my SSAR-15® interface block onto my AR-15 lower platform.

It should fit on any AR-15 lower platform, but please note it is designed to fit very tightly. If it is too tight, try tapping it onto your firearm with a rubber mallet. The product is warrantied and if it breaks Slide Fire® will be happy to replace it.

2. My interface block is cracked.

Slide Fire® will be happy to replace any part of the stock system that breaks under normal operating conditions. Simply contact our customer service department at customerservice@slidefire.com or call (325)945-3800 with your issue and a new part will be shipped to you immediately. During installation, it is important to not over tighten the screw holding on the interface block as it should only be tightened until snug, and over tightening can cause the block to crack.

3. I am having problems with the SSAR-15® due to friction or sticking.

While only a couple of issues can cause friction or sticking with your stock, it is most likely a problem with your firearm’s buffer tube. To avoid these issues, Slide Fire® recommends using Mil-spec Buffer Tubes since some commercial tubes have slightly different dimensions, but if you are having trouble try installing your SSAR-15® “backwards” with the butt stock facing the front of the firearm. If the SSAR-15® slides freely installed in reverse then it is probably a problem with your tube being canted. Even having a very slight angle on your tube can cause the stock to bind and not slide freely.

To fix this issue loosen the castle nut just enough to allow the tube to turn. Install the SSAR-15® on the loosened buffer tube and it will force the tube to align properly. Once the tube is straight, remove the stock and retighten the castle nut. If you followed the steps provided and continue to have issues, contact our customer service department at customerservice@slidefire.com or (325)945-3800 for assistance.

4. I am having problems rapid firing and can only get 3-5 rounds before having an issue.

This is an occasional problem customers run into, and unless there is a friction issue as described above, it is not due to a problem with the Slide Fire® stock system. Below are a few situations where our customers have had the issues similar to this problem.

1. The amount of pressure used to push the gun forward has been the biggest problem in regards to the effective use of Slide Fire® stock systems. The amount of force needed is far less than most would assume, and only 4-6 lbs. of forward pressure should be needed. This should be just enough to barely pull the trigger, and any extra will counteract the recoil and restrict bolt movement causing miss-feeds or trigger reset failures to occur. There is generally a two magazine learning curve and for some it takes a few tries to get the "touch" right.

2. Quality ammo is very important to the performance of our stocks. Our design works by using the recoil produced by the firearm. Lower quality ammo with less power cannot produce enough recoil to effectively operate the firearm with our product. The amount recoil given by a 9mm is the lowest amount of recoil generally recommended in order to properly use the Slide Fire® stock system.

3. The type of trigger your rifle has also can have an impact on operation of the Slide Fire® stock system. We have seen consistent issues with triggers designated as “match” style triggers. Two-stage triggers or those designed for a light trigger pull have a tendency to cause problems with light primer strikes and inconsistent trigger resets.

4. Magazine problems have been known to cause rounds not to eject or load properly which lessens the recoil and the effectiveness of the Slide Fire® stock system on your firearm.

6. Finally, make sure your finger is tightly seated on the finger rest and that it does not move while you are shooting you firearm. After years of shooting by moving your finger, it can be a hard habit to break. If your finger is not in the proper position to contact the trigger on each shot, it causes trigger reset issues.

Please enjoy a few videos on the “Media” page of our website www.slidefire.com for more great tips and troubleshooting. Each one of our customers’ experiences is important and we want everyone to enjoy our products so contact our customer service department at CustomerService@slidefire.com or call (325)945-3800 for further assistance with any concerns, questions, or compliments.