The Q Honey Badger SD .300 Blackout is the suppressed-first version of Q’s 7-inch Honey Badger (Q part no. HB300BLK7INHBSILFDEANO). Q pairs the 1:5 twist barrel with a dedicated direct-thread silencer and describes the package as compact at just 26.5 inches collapsed. This version has a tan anodized Picatinny rail receiver, an M-LOK handguard, a 2-position PDW stock and a black polymer grip. It is a compact platform for a suppressed .300 Blackout setup.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .300 Blackout, a cartridge well suited to short barrels and suppressors.
• Barrel length is 7 inches, which keeps the rifle extremely compact.
• The twist rate is 1:5, matched to the short barrel.
• The muzzle is direct thread with 5/8×24 pitch, designed for a direct-thread silencer.
• The action is semi-automatic, for fast follow-up shots.
• Weight is 5 pounds 5 ounces, a light package.
• Overall length is 26.5 inches collapsed and 31.5 inches extended.
• The receiver is tan anodized with a Picatinny rail for mounting optics.
• The handguard is an M-LOK design for lights and accessories.
• The stock is a 2-position PDW design with a black polymer grip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What thread pitch does the Honey Badger SD use? Q lists a 5/8×24 thread pitch with a direct-thread muzzle device.

Do I need ATF approval to buy this? No. As of October 9, 2026, ATF no longer requires Form 4 approval, registration or a tax stamp for short-barreled rifles. It transfers on a Form 4473 with a background check through a Class 3 (SOT) dealer. State and local laws still apply. Taking an SBR across state lines still requires an approved ATF Form 5320.20.

How long is the rifle? Q lists the overall length as 26.5 inches collapsed and 31.5 inches extended.

Buy the Q Honey Badger SD .300 Blackout 7-Inch SBR, Tan Anodized

As of October 9, 2026, this short-barreled rifle transfers on a Form 4473 with a background check at your Class 3 (SOT) dealer, with no Form 4 or tax stamp; state and local laws still apply. Order through Q’s semi-auto rifles lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will handle the transfer.