Q The Fix, Bolt Action, 5.56 NATO, 12″ Threaded Barrel, Gray, Right Hand, 10 Rounds

Product Description

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The Q Mini Fix SBR 5.56 NATO represents a quantum leap in short-barrel rifle design. By combining AR-15 ergonomics, AICS magazine compatibility, and Q’s proprietary single-stage trigger in a purpose-built 12″ platform, this rifle delivers precision rifle performance in a package that’s genuinely compact without compromise. Weighing just 5.5 lbs, the Mini Fix folds to a fraction of its profile—ideal for vehicle storage, travel, or tactical deployment where real estate matters.

About Q LLC

Q was founded by Kevin Brittingham, the legendary engineer behind Advanced Armament Corp’s suppressor innovations and Remington Defense’s tactical systems. Based in Claremont, NH, Q has become known for uncompromising engineering philosophy: suppressors aren’t afterthoughts; they’re the design center. That mindset shaped The Honey Badger (the SOCOM PDW platform), the Sugar Weasel (lightweight 5.56 carbine/pistol), and The Fix itself—each a category-defining rifle that rejected conventional shortcuts.

Key Specifications

Why the Mini Fix Platform

The Mini Fix is a scaled reimagining of The Fix, Q’s flagship precision bolt-action rifle—not a compromise. It inherits the parent platform’s obsessive attention to trigger quality, stock ergonomics, and magazine system reliability while fitting the constraints of a 12″ barrel. The folding aluminum chassis stock isn’t decorative; it’s engineered to maintain zero when deployed, and the AR-ergonomic controls (safety, charging handle placement) mean shooters transition intuitively from modern tactical rifles. At 5.56 NATO, this cartridge delivers proven ballistic performance and ammunition availability—critical factors for a rifle you might actually deploy.

The AICS-pattern magazine compatibility is underrated: you’re not locked into proprietary ammunition feeding. The proprietary single-stage trigger is where Q’s obsession becomes apparent—it’s tuned for precision work without creep or stack, making sub-MOA groups achievable with quality glass and ammunition. A 12″ barrel in 5.56 produces roughly 2,650 fps (M855A1), sufficient for intermediate-range work, and the short length pairs naturally with suppressors if you choose to add one post-purchase. This is a rifle designed by people who actually shoot SBRs, not engineered by committee.

Ordering from Western Sport

Order online and we ship it to the licensed FFL dealer you choose near you — see how buying a gun online works. Western Sport has been a licensed FFL/SOT dealer since 2007, and everything we sell carries the full manufacturer warranty. Questions before you order? Send us a message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the Q Mini Fix different from a standard AR-15 SBR?

A: The Mini Fix is a bolt-action rifle, not a semi-auto, with proprietary Q single-stage trigger, AR-ergonomic controls, AICS magazine compatibility, and an engineered folding aluminum stock. It delivers precision rifle accuracy and ergonomics in a compact package—designed by Kevin Brittingham’s team at Q LLC, not adapted from an existing platform.

Q: Do I have to pay a $200 tax stamp if I buy through Western Sport?

A: No. Western Sport is an SOT (Special Occupational Tax) dealer. The $200 federal tax stamp applies to civilian Form 4 transfers; it does not apply to SOT manufacturer transfers. You will still need to complete Form 4, be fingerprinted, obtain local CLEO sign-off, and wait for ATF approval (typically 8–12 months), but there is no tax fee.

Q: How long does the NFA registration process take?

A: ATF approval for Form 4 registrations typically takes 8–12 months from submission. Western Sport initiates the paperwork and manages the process; you handle fingerprinting and local LE certification (CLEO sign-off). Once approved, you pick up your registered SBR.

Q: What ammunition does the Mini Fix use, and can I use standard AICS magazines?

A: The Mini Fix chambered in 5.56 NATO fires standard NATO ammunition. The rifle uses 10-round AICS-pattern detachable box magazines, so you’re not locked into proprietary feeding—standard AICS magazines from quality manufacturers will work reliably.

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