I believe many of you still remember the pistol bayonet that Kabar made several years ago. It was a small fixed blade knife that can be attached to the Picatinny accessory rails on pistols. It was a novelty and a practical joke from the beginning to end. Though I didn't take it as big a joke as many other people. I think a compact knife that can be attached to pic rails can have its interesting niche.
Most gun people will say why even bother with such ridiculous concept? You should never need a bayonet for a pistol. I agree on the most part, but situations will come when a firearm user finds himself in a close range situation when firing a round is not the most viable option, either due to firearm malfunction or unable to acquire clear line of fire. Muzzle strikes, though mostly effective, will induce further malfunctions or even damage the firearm.
One the other hand, the main drawback of the most previous pistol bayonet designs is that they are usually small fixed blades that will interfere with holstering, and also they are usually too small to be carried as an easily accessible tool. The Kabar ones didn't even come with any real sheath, just plastic scabbards to cover the blades, without any carrying option.
However, if the design can be implemented into a folder, then these issues will be solved. When folded, the bayonet will be no larger than a flashlight and can easily fit into a holster that accommodates pistol lights. If not needed, then it can be taken down and clip to the operator's pocket just like a normal folder. Integrating the pic rail attachment mechanism into a folder's handle shouldn't be that hard, and modern lock systems like a frame lock will provide sufficient strength for its purpose. It can even be made into a switch blade with the actuate switch on the bottom so the user can launch the blade with the trigger finger.
Just some crazy ideas. I always believe a military rifle is incomplete without a bayonet attachment, just in case the soldier ran out of ammo or the gun ceased functioning. Since most people carry pistols(if they are allowed and choose to do so), then I believe a functional folder that double functions as a bayonet for their firearms shouldn't be too ridiculous, right?
Most gun people will say why even bother with such ridiculous concept? You should never need a bayonet for a pistol. I agree on the most part, but situations will come when a firearm user finds himself in a close range situation when firing a round is not the most viable option, either due to firearm malfunction or unable to acquire clear line of fire. Muzzle strikes, though mostly effective, will induce further malfunctions or even damage the firearm.
One the other hand, the main drawback of the most previous pistol bayonet designs is that they are usually small fixed blades that will interfere with holstering, and also they are usually too small to be carried as an easily accessible tool. The Kabar ones didn't even come with any real sheath, just plastic scabbards to cover the blades, without any carrying option.
However, if the design can be implemented into a folder, then these issues will be solved. When folded, the bayonet will be no larger than a flashlight and can easily fit into a holster that accommodates pistol lights. If not needed, then it can be taken down and clip to the operator's pocket just like a normal folder. Integrating the pic rail attachment mechanism into a folder's handle shouldn't be that hard, and modern lock systems like a frame lock will provide sufficient strength for its purpose. It can even be made into a switch blade with the actuate switch on the bottom so the user can launch the blade with the trigger finger.
Just some crazy ideas. I always believe a military rifle is incomplete without a bayonet attachment, just in case the soldier ran out of ammo or the gun ceased functioning. Since most people carry pistols(if they are allowed and choose to do so), then I believe a functional folder that double functions as a bayonet for their firearms shouldn't be too ridiculous, right?
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