In the vast majority of breech-loading firearms brought to development to date, the trigger mechanism either sits under or behind the action.
In a select few models, which are known as bullpups, the trigger mechanism is in front of the action, which situates the action further back on the platform towards the shooter’s shoulder.
In a bullpup, since the action and magazine are behind the trigger, the platform’s center of gravity will be further back, towards the shooter, resulting in a lighter-handling, more maneuverable, and potentially more compact footprint.
There are several distinct advantages to a bullpup handgun (or carbine or shotgun) on which bullpup conversion kits like the META Tactical Apex capitalize. Here are the main things you need to know.
Why a Bullpup Handgun Configuration?
The bullpup configuration’s greatest relative advantage is the smaller footprint. Because the action is behind the trigger and grip in a bullpup, the size of the barrel and can shortened; moreover, the overall length of the platform can be shortened without even altering the barrel.
This results in a platform that feels (or actually is) lighter, which is much lighter near the muzzle, making it more maneuverable in tight quarters. A bullpup handgun configuration also points more responsively than a conventional rifle or carbine, since more weight is farther back and the muzzle end is lighter.
A bullpup platform also offers better balance, which makes the footprint better for shooters of a smaller stature. The condensed footprint also incurs less fatigue, making it easier for shooters to carry and wield a bullpup for longer without tiring out.
So, to keep things brief, with a bullpup you get a more compact platform that handles better, especially in closer quarters, and which can utilize a full-length barrel in a small package.
But what about Meta Tactical Apex bullpup conversion kits, specifically?
Why META Tactical Apex Bullpup Conversion Kits?
META Tactical Apex bullpup conversion kits are the world’s first pistol-to-rifle bullpup conversion kits.
Proudly made in the United States, Meta Tactical Apex bullpup conversion kits feature an innovative design with a drop-in replacement barrel that will revolutionize the handling and shooting of your handgun.
They’re extremely lightweight - around a pound and a half on average, empty, and just more than 3 pounds or so even with a loaded handgun installed. This makes them extremely responsive in the hand, and the bullpup design further reduces fatigue.
Despite its low weight, the META Tactical Apex is made from exceptionally durable materials and features construction from a combination of high-strength and corrosion resistant aluminum and fiber-reinforced polymer.
This bullpup conversion kit’s design is also naturally ambidextrous and incorporates a shell deflector, as well as an ambidextrous mag release and charging handle. The ambidextrous charging handle also sports a non-reciprocating design.
The META Tactical Apex also supports suppressor-height sights, good news for anyone that runs a suppressor on their handgun, and more good news given the recent political developments that have removed suppressors from their listing as NFA items.
The META Tactical Apex bullpup conversion kit also sports a 6-position adjustable stock with a built-in cheek rest that enables a consistent, comfortable cheek weld. There is also a depot at the rear to store a spare magazine. No other bullpup conversion kit on the market is as adjustable, as ergonomic, or which offers such shooter-friendly features.
The META Tactical Apex is also primed for expansion with shooting accessories; it has a NATO Picatinny top rail that’s perfect for optics as well as a series of M-LOK slots along both sides of the muzzle-end of the chassis.
Also, like other micro conversion kits, these bullpup conversion kits enable better handling and recoil absorption, resulting in more confident shooting and superior accuracy, even when shooting at extended ranges.
The bottom line? Upgrade with a META Tactical Apex bullpup conversion kit and shoot more accurately and more confidently with a bullpup handgun that handles better, period.
Upgrade Your Favorite Handgun Today
One of the most attractive aspects of these bullpup handgun conversion kits is that they do not impose any permanent modifications on the handguns with which they are familiar, and further they are compatible with a wide range of different handguns, including but not limited to Glock and Smith & Wesson handguns - with future kits slated for compatibility with Sig Sauer, Springfield and possibly other platforms.
You can learn more about these groundbreaking bullpup conversion kits here on our website, along with a wide variety of shooting attachments that are compatible with them. If you have any questions about compatibility, configuration, installation or product features before you buy, get in touch with us directly at Sales@MCSGearup.com and we’ll help you out.
Better handling and accuracy are within reach. Upgrade your favorite handgun with a META Tactical Apex bullpup conversion kit today and experience the difference.