Last year guest SBS writer, published author and firearms instructor CR Williams wrote about the Aero Survival Pistol (ASP). Made by TNW Firearms, the ASP is a 10″ barreled firearm that is a cross between an AR15 and an AK47 that takes Glock magazines. Currently available in 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP, the ASP retails for just under $800.

We spoke with ASP creator Tim Bero at SHOT Show 2015, and we were glad that we did.

TNW will custom cut different barrel lengths for you. The model we handled at SHOT Show had a 10″ barrel, the standard pistol model comes with a 6.5″ barrel. The standard model measures 18.5″ in length. There is also a 16″ Aero Survival Rifle option available. I’d be curious to run an ASP with a 4.5″ barrel, which would put it close to the folded length of my AR15 pistol.

Is the ASP right for you? The answer will depend on what you intend to use it for. For a house gun or vehicle weapon, the ASP is an affordable alternative to other 9mm platforms we saw at SHOT Show this year. If you’re looking for something for EDC, there are other options that are either smaller or chambered in more powerful cartridges. If size is your primary consideration, I may recommend going with a rifle caliber weapon.

http://shortbarrelshepherd.com/tnw-firearms-aero-survival-pistol-at-shot-show-2015/