Question about .45 ACP Lockbar Stabilizer

[d2eux]

So recently I saw some really cool photos of a handful of XM-18s/24s with a .45 ACP shell case lockbar stabilizer and saw that some are available for purchase at the Hinderer store

http://www.rickhindererknives.com/r...me/45acp-shell-case-lock-bar-stabilizers.html

Which led me to wonder - could these be applied to the ZT 0560/61 Hinderer collaboration or are the lockbar stabilizers different sizes than the XM18?

 

[Jayphog]

I was wondering the same thing about the ZT 0550/0551. That would be great if they would fit!

 

[RubiconSS]

Well failing a definitive answer, lets use logic and observation. It is a patented design on a Hinderer collaborative knife.
Doubt that there would be variant design, to what end? The original is what works so change it up for a collaboration product makes no sense.
The .45 cal. is an aesthetic difference not a functional one. In pics they look the same other than the "appearance".
Again, just input based on observation. If it were me and I was interested, I would order the piece feeling pretty confident about the fitment but that is just my opinion.
Perhaps if nothing else it will spur a member that has more info or input from someone who has tried.

 

[incaorchid]

I can only say that a 9mm fits the 0550 in this manner.

Note: the same 9mm does not fit my XM-18 in the same way that it fits my ZT0550.

 

[RubiconSS]

Thank you for sharing. I think it's safe to assume the LBS is not sized to actual caliber size of the shell casing so I'd say this is about as close to definitive input as it gets (so far).

 

[incaorchid]

I know it's a month later but the Lockbar Stabilizer on the XM is thicker
than the Lockbar Stabilizer on the ZT.

The thin LBS on the left is the ZT & thicker LBS on right is XM.

 

[RubiconSS]

Great info, Great pics - Thanks for the follow-up :thumbup: