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i must be crazy for not wanting to TAG this thread....great pics so far!
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Wonderful!!! I can't wait to see some more...
Thanks for the pics...
Crap... Sorry... I'm a moron that doesn't know how to read... (Please, any of the mods delete my post to keep this thread clean.) |
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Forgive me if I missed it, but one of the captions states that the rifle will fire with the stock folded down. However, in looking at the pictures with the stock folded down it appears to cover the ejection port? Perhaps it's just the angle?
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What part of PLEASE DO NOT POST until he is done is hard to undestand??
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LOL... I am finished with the MAgPul section. can blame them for the enthusism, I was just as excited when I first lay my eyes on the gun.. MagPul AR magazine, this advanced design took some serious abuse at the show. Every now and then, you hear some heavy thumping. some one from MagPul would be thumping on the magazine with their foot to show the attendees how durable this magazine can be. Very nice.. I will have to try a few in my std M4. The trigger group, it used standard AR15 trigger parts so you can mostly likely drop a match trigger into the gun for your SPR. Take a look at the rear of the trigger housing. no recoil buffer are designed into it, but they left room for such device for future application. The Masada rifle was design and build in a amazingly short 3 months, during that time, the MagPul team worked hard to bring this gun to the ShotShow. they shot over 500 rounds in it and the first 200 rds were from bench rest. The team got bored and the confidence of the design, they shoulder the rifle and started to let go the next 300 plus rds. Hopefully I will be able to bring you some action shot of the rifle by next week. For the traditionalist, the MagPul AR receiver, this receiver has integrated the ambidextrous magazine release into the fence of the receiver. This is not as extensive as the KAC design, but it is just as nice. From the other side. the receiver also features the serrated front mag well for those that like the mag well hold. Nice and wide mag well for those speed reload. The UBR with the optional cheek piece installed. This cheek piece can be adjusted forward and back. It is not a quick adjustment as you have to use the Allen screws to secure the piece, but this option is great for those that use night vision behind a magnified optic or those that like to get a cheek weld a bit further back. Locking slots on the MagPul UBR receiver extension tube. This particular tube took some serious abuse from the test team; it still locks up solid and in working order. Locking mechanism, it seem complex, but Brain was able to dump sand inside and the latch did not have any problem, best of all, most of the sand he dump inside the latching mechanism all dropped out from the open spaced underneath. Barely any were left inside the stock, what was left got pushed out by the latch itself. I am finished with my Magpul part of the picture tour.. post away... |
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awesome !! I sure hope you have a fat bandwidth
when are they supposed to release the UBR ? can't wait.. |
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Armalite SPR with the gas piston. Notice the piston block is on the gun, but nothing inside.. maybe they don't want some yahoo like me taking pictures. hmmm, new Armalite rail? Folding front sight, a better look at the gas regulator block and also the new rail. further examination, it appears to be a direct gas gun with a adjustable gas block for suppressor use. KAC style rail locking ring on the new rail system. Good ole traditional AR10. very nice. WE ran after Dick like little girls to get a photo op with the man... I must be looking at those two hot girls walking by... Just to give you guys an idea, these two pictures really does not do justice on how big the shot show actually is. Doug Olson, the early days AWC fame and later designed most all the KAC SOPMOD kit for KAC moves on to Wilson. He told me since he arrived, he has design over twenty parts for Bill Wilson and told me to look forward to the release of more AR components from Wilson combat. I for one are looking forward to Doug's new development with antipatication. If I guess correct, Wilson will start to offer some seriously well developed AR parts in not too far future. This is the Samson developed, EOTech exclusive magnifier mount. the mount features the usual spring loaded side flip and also a top mounted SWAM lever to detach the optic tiself. Samson redesigned the Aimpoint flip mount to allow the users to select which side the optic will flip to. this is why you see the enlongated base plate on the mount to the right. notice the flip mount has the same screw arrangement as the ARMS. this allows Samson to use the basic mount to build PCV-14 ring or anything else they desire. Another view of the new Samson PVS mount along with the redesigned Aimpoint magnifier mount. Moving away from the AR stuff. I played around with Taurus's new offering. the new Tactical is a nice pistol. striker style double action trigger allows the ability to continue to pull the trigger without having to rack the slide. the 1911 style safety has two postion. flip up one you engage the safety and flip up further decocks the weapon. I was not to thrill about the trigger and I had a hard time finding the trigger reset. very meshy. but overall a good pistol from Taurus. Not to take away from the Taurus, the most impressive pistol there was the Smith Wesson's new M&P45. This is the military variant with the thumb safety. this weapon is not much larger then the M&P40. The amazing thing is the grip size, it is actaully just right. Unlike some other striker style 45s, the grip on the SW is very NICE. Sexy gun.(borat). Nice narrow frame and grip, or as narrow as you can get from a large frame 45 pistol. Hi-cap magazine, and internal exposed. The military model vs. the std no manual external safety version. |
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I could easily be mistaken, but I believe those pics of the Armalites show the adjustable gas block rather than a piston AR...any confirmation?
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You should stop posting in this guys thread!!! He's not ready yet, can't you read!!!! |
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SMGLee,
Any other details on the S&W M&P 45's? I heard they were going to be available with or without magazine disconnects, and internal locks. Any word on that? Also I was looking for a loaded chamber indicator/cocking indicator ala the Springfield XD 45. Anything along that line? Thanks! Great pics. Been waiting to hear about this pistol in particular. Glad to hear the grip is ergonomically designed better than other stryker fired hi-cap 45's. The XD 45 is pretty good and the Glock G21 is fair to middlin' so i'm pleased to hear the new guy in the pack has the capacity and the comfort I've been looking for, for an average sized hand. |
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over 2000 views already, damn!
edit:sorry, did not read the don't post request. |
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hey chen, i thought that you were gonna take some pictures of hot female models holding some guns for me?
bangbangbbogie |
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HK45 pistol, the non-military version. HK45 military version, I think the only difference is the colored frame. They also had a LEM version GMG PDW UMP, despite the UMP in 9mm, 40, and 45. MP5 are continue to be the bench mark in anyone's standard. Pair of 416 and 417. No word on the contract manufacturing in the States. I was hoping they would have nailed down something by the Shotshow. no 418 the 6.8 version neither. HK 416 Side opening tube and aiming device build to the launcher receiver. GLM The GLM are attached and secured by a front push pin, push out the pin and the entire assembly rolls off the bottom rail. the pin attaches to the bottom front of the rail system. 417 with 12" barrel. the adjustable gas regulator for suppressed and normal fire Butt plate can be removed for storage compartment, same as the floor plate of the pistol grip |
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As sexy as they are.... HK's ship has sailed, sunk and is at the bottom of the ocean rusting.
Even if they do source US suppliers for civilian AR manufacturing, they wont be able to compete with current AR companies. The price that comes with those 2 letters is far beyond sticker shock. SMGLee, I love your pictures and thoughts. Keep them coming. I'd especially like to see some more of Sigarms 556 and MSAR STG 556 Thanks |
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I have enough handguns, but if I ever buy another it will be the HK45. Man...........that piece is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! But then again, for the price, I'd probably just build a new AR. Decisions, decisions..... Anyway, you should have told Marcinko that his books suck now that Weisman is not writing them. |
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Thanks for the pics...wish I could have been there.
Did LMT display their rumored Monolithic piston-driven AR upper? |
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Troy came to the shwo their new AR10 rail interface system. The new rail is well made and seem bullet proof. the spring detent has been replaced with screw mount to eliminate mounting difficulties and any possibility of the bottom rail coming loose.
To me, Troy M14 SOPMOD rail systemis one of the most complete and well build design in the industry. Business end of the M14 The stock is attached to the receiver with a push pin in the rear. the pin latch the upper rail assembly and the stock together. Vltor had their booth next door. Vltor release their front gas block with flip up front sight. also the new A2 style flash hider. The top of the gas block also act as a rail platform when the sight are folded, this gives you option as to how you want to configure the front sight. the front sight does not have a locking detent. Better view of the flash hider. The Vltor bi-pod that utilize the Tangodown bi-pod legs. the two legs lock down individually to each side of the rail system. the leg pivot on a ball joint. The bi-pod on a SPR. M203 interface with the VIS, also the new Vltor quick release clamp for the M203. The lever relase M203 QD clamp. Vltor developed US made PKM in either semi or full auto receiver. Vltor and Springfield coop rail system. Adjustable stock height. |
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The MP45 is suppose to have the same order process as the 9mm and 40SW M&P. You can order the gun withou the disconnect and internal lock. I think there is a loaded cahmber ind. but I am not sure.. sorry. The grip is awesome, then best I have seen in a 45. This will be one to buy this year. |
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TPD is one of a handful of companies that is designing an US made Steyr AUG. I did not have a chance to make it to the other booth since I had a hard time finding it but nevertheless, Kent Luttrell was stationed at the MagPul booth and he got plenty of exposure for his soon to be US made Steyr AUG call the AXR.
Currently the gun is displayed using a factory AUG receiver. TPD's own AUG rail, this is a product I plan on testing in the very near future. Kent's first batch will be finished within the week. just a quick trip to the finisher to complete the process. The barrel are Kent's own creation, he invested a large amount to make it happen. Kent will use Factory M16 magazine AUG stock. Kent can be contacted at 503-703-1972 |
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SMGLee, Thanks for the great pix! How heavy is the Masada? I am saving my money for one of those.
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With the Aluminum receiver and semi heavy barrrel, the Masada seem to be decent. I did not get the weight on the rifle, but I will be in Denver next Friday to get more detail and to do a full feature article on it. |
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Barrett was present with their entire line up, including the M468.
The most impressive piece there isn’t the rifle but his latest ballistic computer mounted to the top of Leupold Scope. A mil-spec connector on the side of the unit that utilize USB off your computer. This ballistic computer is capable of storing data of different cartridge and compensate for the barometer and temperature and also a internal digital bubble are build in to make sure the rifle is centered. Also the unit can compensate for the bore angle and calculate the difference in actual distance. once you select the correct ammunition, determined the range, you just turn the knob on the top until the proper distance is shown on the display. the computer will compensate for the difference in weather and the internal digital bubble and bore angle are taken into account. all the shooter has to do is put the cross hair on target and shoot. |
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now that i've seen both AUGs, i think i'm leaning more towards kent's version provided it's a good rifle and he's got lefty bolts for it.
any idea as to what his price is going to be? |
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Did you here anything about the KAC IWS, like pirce, when the plan to release them to the public?
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