Description
Maxim Defense took the guts of their proven CQB series and built a brace for folks who don't want to mess with a proprietary buffer system. The Combat Carbine Pistol Brace uses a standard carbine buffer and spring, meaning you keep your existing internals and bolt carrier group and just slide this housing on in place of your old setup. It's a straightforward swap that gets you Maxim's build quality without reworking your whole pistol.
The housing and brace are machined from 7075 aluminum, the same tough alloy Maxim leans on across their stock lineup, so this thing carries a real sense of heft and finish when you pull it out of the box. It runs three positions of adjustment: 6.825 inches closed, 8.6875 inches at the first stop, and 10.5 inches fully extended, with the whole assembly coming in right around 19.8 ounces. Deployment is fast, just pull the brace and it extends, and the collapse lever is knurled so you can work it one-handed even with gloves on or wet hands.
What Sets the Combat Carbine Brace Apart
The standout here is the extended cheek weld that stays continuous even at full extension, which makes getting a consistent, comfortable position a lot easier than most compact braces. Dual anti-rotational QD sling mounts sit on either side of the housing, so you can run a single or two-point sling from whichever side suits your build. Folks who've swapped over from an SBA4 or similar tend to notice the jump in fit, finish, and overall solid feel right away.
Fitting the CCS Brace to Your AR Pistol
Installation is about as easy as it gets on the AR platform. It drops onto any mil-spec AR-15 pistol lower, and since it takes a standard buffer and spring, most builds are up and running in about ten minutes. Keep in mind the buffer and spring are not included, so if your current setup is being reused you're set, otherwise you'll want to grab a carbine buffer and spring to go with it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Maxim Defense Industries
- Model: Combat Carbine Pistol Brace (CCS) Gen 6
- Manufacturer Part Number: MXM-47714
- UPC: 680017477141
- Color: Matte Black
- Product Type: Pistol Stabilizing Brace
- Housing Material: 7075 Aluminum Alloy
- Length Closed: 6.825 in
- Length 1st Position: 8.6875 in
- Length Fully Extended: 10.5 in
- Positions of Adjustment: 3
- Weight: 19.8 oz
- Buffer System: Standard carbine buffer and spring (not included)
- Sling Mounts: Dual built-in anti-rotational QD
- Fitment: Mil-spec AR-15 pistol lower receivers
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- Maxim Defense CCS housing
- Maxim Defense stabilizing brace
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Combat Carbine brace come with a buffer and spring?
No, the buffer and spring are not included with this brace. That's actually part of the appeal, since it runs a standard carbine buffer system rather than a proprietary one. If you're swapping it onto an existing AR pistol, you can reuse your current buffer and spring and be good to go.
What rifles will the Maxim CCS brace fit?
It installs on any mil-spec AR-15 pistol lower receiver. Since it uses a standard carbine buffer and spring, you keep your existing bolt carrier group and internals. Installation is quick and most builds are running in around ten minutes.
How many positions does the Combat Carbine Pistol Brace adjust to?
The brace has three positions. It measures 6.825 inches fully closed, 8.6875 inches at the first stop, and 10.5 inches when fully extended. The knurled collapse lever lets you make adjustments with one hand, even with gloves on.
How does the CCS compare to Maxim's CQB brace?
The CCS shares the same 7075 aluminum construction, durability, and rapid deployment as the CQB series. The main difference is that the CCS runs a standard buffer system while the CQB uses Maxim's compact proprietary buffer. If you want Maxim build quality without changing your buffer setup, the CCS is the way to go.







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