I uploaded it to my studio website instead of Flickr. I guess for now teddysmithstudio.com isn't being filtered.
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I uploaded it to my studio website instead of Flickr. I guess for now teddysmithstudio.com isn't being filtered.
Nolacopusmc
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I uploaded it to my studio website instead of Flickr. I guess for now teddysmithstudio.com isn't being filtered.
careful...gubment is watchin. LOL
Nolacopusmc
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Nolacop,
Why don't you and Pagris get together and go shoot this beast!
And get Teddy to photograph it all.
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Pangris is a little mad at me right now....LOL
SirIsaacNewton
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I love the look and idea behind this rifle. I don't know if it is because I am a hiker but weight is a huge issue to me and a highly mobile, compact, light, reliable rifle (non-SBR) is a niche I don't think has been filled in the commercial AR-15 market. It seems like everyone is going heavier with quad rails, accessories, and piston guns etc. All and all I dig the concept.
I have one question and I don't want to come off as an ******* but it is what it is....
Why the gap between the front sight and the carbon fiber hand guard where the gas tube can be seen? Is that just a prototype issue? Once more are produced will it be tightened up?
I have one question and I don't want to come off as an ******* but it is what it is....
Why the gap between the front sight and the carbon fiber hand guard where the gas tube can be seen? Is that just a prototype issue? Once more are produced will it be tightened up?
Nolacop,
Why don't you and Pagris get together and go shoot this beast!
And get Teddy to photograph it all.
.
You mean like this?
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Red Jacket
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I'm a A1 guy myself , I think staying in that mindframe was the idea behind this rifle . No , that gap is there to stay , you're seeing the final version . I think the photo kinda enhances it .
Nolacopusmc
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Is that an intentional design feature or maybe a result of handguard selection??
Does it place the gas tube in any danger of damage?
You should have clipped it at about elbow height!
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Red Jacket
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First glance , without seeing a actual spec sheet , you couldn't know what we have into these . Having written a few check's though , trust a brother , they are pricey ****ers to build . Anyway , personalities aside , if you get a chance to check one out , take it . They really are a joy carry/use . Will
Red Jacket
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Is that an intentional design feature or maybe a result of handguard selection??
Does it place the gas tube in any danger of damage?
that " gap" is the same on every free float forearm I've ever seen . no more , no less .
Request Dust Off
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The gap doesn't look bad to me. Free Float means Free Float.
Nolacopusmc
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Gotcha
Nolacopusmc
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I hear ya. No doubt about the parts being pricey. I also have no doubt it is a fantastic rifle that will function flawlesslessly....I think some just are not seeing where the price is coming from considering other options on the market.
It appears from others that it is the parts that are driving the price. ANy chance we can get a spec run down. I think I remember reading in the write up that there were no "competition" style triggers. I think many are just wondering what special parts make it so pricey?
i definitely understand a premium since it is hand made and coming out your shop, but there is not a clear picture why the price is high to some.
Is it the barrel, etc? That would probably cut out a lot of the speculation and trash talk about the price if people knew what the special components were.
Admittedly, I am not a "builder" kind of guy, I am a buyer kind of guy. LOL. So, I am not 100% in the know on current prices on components outside normal milspec type stuff.
Will, if this rifle were being made by someone else, exactly the same, would you pay the same for it?
Just curious....keep up the insane builds though.
Sin-ster
GM of 4 Letter Outbursts
Things that are typically taken for granted on a high end, fighting carbine, but just the same...
M4 feed ramps?
Chrome lined barrel and chamber?
M16 bolt, staked key? Who makes it?
Mil-spec tube, heavy buffer? Different for the A1?
As all of the parts are MPI'd, I'm assuming these and other small (but essential) considerations are in place. Nonetheless, some will ask it before they buy and it's never a bad thing to have in your sales pitch. Along with the barrel material, unless I just overlooked it.
Great concept and beautiful execution. Just because I get the finishing touches on my new AR delivered on Friday does not mean I won't buy one. Darn you for picking this release date!
M4 feed ramps?
Chrome lined barrel and chamber?
M16 bolt, staked key? Who makes it?
Mil-spec tube, heavy buffer? Different for the A1?
As all of the parts are MPI'd, I'm assuming these and other small (but essential) considerations are in place. Nonetheless, some will ask it before they buy and it's never a bad thing to have in your sales pitch. Along with the barrel material, unless I just overlooked it.
Great concept and beautiful execution. Just because I get the finishing touches on my new AR delivered on Friday does not mean I won't buy one. Darn you for picking this release date!
heh
Now that I think about it, (and know that Pangris had something to do with it
), I'll take that sweet AK pistol..
Ha!Now that I think about it, (and know that Pangris had something to do with it
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JR1572
