Q Honey Badger, 300 Blackout, 7″ Threaded Barrel, 30Rd

Product Description

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The Q Honey Badger SBR .300 BLK 7″ FDE is purpose-built for what it does best: suppressed, subsonic firepower in a 5.2 lb platform that handles like a pistol and hits like a rifle. Developed from SOCOM PDW requirements and refined over years of real-world testing, this is not a compromise rifle—it’s a precision instrument optimized for .300 Blackout’s full potential. If you run a suppressor (or plan to), the Honey Badger’s short barrel, gas-optimized design, and signature folding stock make it the most efficient 7″ platform on the market.

About Q LLC

Q LLC, based in Claremont, NH, was founded by Kevin Brittingham, the former head of Advanced Armament Corp’s rifle division and later Chief Engineer at Remington Defense. Brittingham’s track record includes co-developing the 300 BLK cartridge and pioneering modern suppressor-first rifle design. Q’s philosophy is straightforward: engineer from the suppressor backward, use premium materials (hammer-forged barrels, precision gas tubes, tight tolerances), and don’t compromise on ergonomics or reliability. The result is a compact firearms lineup—The Fix, Honey Badger, Sugar Weasel, and Boombox—each built to exacting standards and trusted by professionals and serious civilians alike.

Key Specifications

Why the Honey Badger Platform

The Honey Badger was engineered to maximize .300 Blackout’s suppressed performance—the cartridge’s core strength. A 7″ barrel optimized for subsonic loads (208–220 gr projectiles at 1,050 fps) produces near-rifle-level energy in a platform barely longer than a full-size pistol. The gas system is tuned to cycle reliably with both subsonic and supersonic loads, eliminating the common pain point of short-barrel .300 BLK rifles that choke on one or the other. Add the signature folding stock and you get a rifle that collapses to 19″ for transport or vehicle storage while maintaining a solid cheekweld and full AR ergonomics when deployed.

Q’s execution here is detail-oriented: the bolt carrier group is hardened and polished for reliability and ease of cleaning; the barrel is hammer-forged for precision and longevity; the gas tube is a precision-toleranced design that doesn’t require tweaking. For suppressors, the Honey Badger is a blank check. It pairs seamlessly with Q’s own Trash Panda, Sandman, or any 30-cal can on the market. Whether your mission is hunting, home defense, or professional use, the Honey Badger’s compact size, suppression efficiency, and AR-familiar controls make it the most versatile short-barrel platform in .300 BLK.

NFA Purchase at Western Sport

Western Sport is a licensed FFL/SOT (Special Occupational Tax) dealer, which means the federal NFA tax stamp—normally $200—is $0 for you when you buy an SBR through us. (SOT dealers pay the tax once; you don’t pay it again.) You will still complete ATF Form 4, provide fingerprints and photos, and wait for ATF approval (about two weeks or less, though timelines vary). The Honey Badger SBR must be registered to you by serial number; once approved, it’s yours to keep in Texas or take across state lines, provided local law allows. Our team will walk you through the entire process. Call us at 817-393-4000 with questions—we handle NFA transfers regularly.

Why Buy from Western Sport

Western Sport has been a licensed FFL/SOT dealer since 2007, serving the North Texas and DFW area from Roanoke with a deep inventory of precision rifles, NFA items, and suppressor systems. We’re not a gunshow booth—we’re a permanent, established dealer with the expertise to guide you through a complex purchase like an SBR and the infrastructure to file your paperwork correctly the first time. Our location, experience, and direct relationships with manufacturers like Q LLC mean you get competitive pricing, honest product knowledge, and professional support before and after the sale. Call 817-393-4000 or visit us in Roanoke to handle your Honey Badger order today.

Recent eForm 4 approvals have been coming back in about two weeks or less — see our NFA wait times guide for current figures.

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