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Posted: 7/24/2015 2:54:03 PM EDT
Hey Bill, I tried asking Midwest Industries if they would possibly consider making a handguard for the ACR -- they objected. I'm not begging you or giving you any childish plead like some members tend to do but I'm asking you, since you actually made an aftermarket part for the ACR. Seeing that you have some idea based on those sales, if it would be possible in producing a handguard for it. Regardless, I'd appreciate your consideration.
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Hey Bill, I tried asking Midwest Industries if they would possibly consider making a handguard for the ACR -- they objected. I'm not begging you or giving you any childish plead like some members tend to do but I'm asking you, since you actually made an aftermarket part for the ACR. Seeing that you have some idea based on those sales, if it would be possible in producing a handguard for it. Regardless, I'd appreciate your consideration. View Quote I'll have to look at the sales of our ACR trigger but I don't think there are enough ACRs out there to make the tooling coat and development worthwhile. |
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I'll have to look at the sales of our ACR trigger but I don't think there are enough ACRs out there to make the tooling coat and development worthwhile. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Hey Bill, I tried asking Midwest Industries if they would possibly consider making a handguard for the ACR -- they objected. I'm not begging you or giving you any childish plead like some members tend to do but I'm asking you, since you actually made an aftermarket part for the ACR. Seeing that you have some idea based on those sales, if it would be possible in producing a handguard for it. Regardless, I'd appreciate your consideration. I'll have to look at the sales of our ACR trigger but I don't think there are enough ACRs out there to make the tooling coat and development worthwhile. I greatly appreciate your consideration, regardless of the outcome. I know several members spoke out with their appreciation of new handguard but nothing is a guarantee and I can't justify the needs of a few sales, over the needs of an entire company's. I will do this, as I have a spare enhanced handguard, that I will gladly donate it to you for brainstorming with. |
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I just came here to ask if Mr. Geissele would be willing to consider making an ACR rail/handguard.
With the recent price drop of the ACR, I think there will be an influx of new ACR owners, and there are quite a few individuals over on the ACR Forum who are looking for aftermarket support. Please put me down as a sure party for a rail/handguard. |
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I'd definitely be in for one. The factory aluminum rail is too short, and the longer handguard is too plastic.
Seems like every ACR owner over at ACRForums is dying for an aftermarket handguard. Every small run by small outfits sell out immediately. There are guys paying $1000 for the handful of Remington Defense ACR handguards in the wild. |
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Definitely in for one. As long as it's long enough to cover the gas block.
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View Quote That's a great concept photo. Would like it to cover the gas block, however. |
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There are approximately 25,000 production acrs out. Every time the change a Serial number range there about 5000 made.
I'd be in for 2 but I'd like a shorter variant since I'm running a 9.7" sbr. A longer one would be amazing for a factory 16" gun though. That being said, a lightweight rail would literally be one of the best mods you can do to the platform. My rifle lost almost 8 ounces by swapping to a lighter rail. |
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Put me down for one as well. Rocking a 10.5 barrel on my ACR and would kill for a LW tough hand guard to complete it. I'm on the ACR forums as well and that's the one thing everyone would buy first.
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View Quote Thats pretty cool!!! What do you guys think....all Mlok like the MK8 or with the Picatinnys toward the front like the MK4? |
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Quoted: Thats pretty cool!!! What do you guys think....all Mlok like the MK8 or with the Picatinnys toward the front like the MK4? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Thats pretty cool!!! What do you guys think....all Mlok like the MK8 or with the Picatinnys toward the front like the MK4? While I would personally prefer the rails forward, I think the market would definitely prefer all MLOK like the Mk8. |
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Quoted: Thats pretty cool!!! What do you guys think....all Mlok like the MK8 or with the Picatinnys toward the front like the MK4? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Thats pretty cool!!! What do you guys think....all Mlok like the MK8 or with the Picatinnys toward the front like the MK4? |
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Thats pretty cool!!! What do you guys think....all Mlok like the MK8 or with the Picatinnys toward the front like the MK4? ^this |
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Thats pretty cool!!! What do you guys think....all Mlok like the MK8 or with the Picatinnys toward the front like the MK4? Definitely ^^^ |
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I would take 1 for sure...maybe 2 if you offered different lengths.
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ACR owners are used to the MOE system of rail attachment, so the M-Lok would be a logical progression in the system.
Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Geissele! |
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I'd certainly be interested in one for mine. As an idea of interest in a forend, a lot of owners bought an airsoft metal forend to have a new option. As I recall the airsoft forend wasn't cheap but people were just wanting something different and lighter. Thanks for considering it either way.
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A Geiselle MK8 MLok would keep the remington aesthetics of the gun.
I'd be interested to see them come out. Can't say I would be the market, but I'd really like the ACR to be a player in the market. Andd right now, the aftermarket is dying for parts especially as prices on the guns drop. |
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Mr. Geissele,
If you are in need of an ACR, I have an extra one that I would be willing to loan to you on a long term basis if it would help with the fitting and production of the handguard. Thank you! |
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Mr. Geissele, If you are in need of an ACR, I have an extra one that I would be willing to loan to you on a long term basis if it would help with the fitting and production of the handguard. Thank you! Trying to one up me, eh!? |
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I'll have to look at the sales of our ACR trigger but I don't think there are enough ACRs out there to make the tooling coat and development worthwhile. View Quote It's worth noting that many of us use your AR-15 triggers in our ACRs, so sales of Super ACR triggers might not tell the whole story. I have SSA triggers in both of my ACRs. Would definitely purchase at least one Geissele ACR hand guard. |
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Count me in also, I love Geissele AR hand guards, I'm sure the ACR hand guard would be no different.
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A couple things to consider also Bill: The Midwest Industry suggestion I posted reached 3662 views and counting. That's an incredible amount of views, and nothing else comes close (except the customer service, tacked thread). The Polish and Japanese armies have adopted limited amounts of ACR's to their armories and the MSBS has a very similar mounting system for their variant of the rifle. I'm sure if you handled the weapon, you would see that it needs a little bit of support, for it to become a player in the new rifle market. Another thing you could possibly consider is a developing a better barrel nut or giving us the option of a non-QD barrel nut for precision built ACR's. I have had the opportunity to fire a 6.5 Grendel mod, and rifles like that could certainly benefit from a better, more solid, lock-up.
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It's worth noting that many of us use your AR-15 triggers in our ACRs, so sales of Super ACR triggers might not tell the whole story. I have SSA triggers in both of my ACRs. Would definitely purchase at least one Geissele ACR hand guard. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'll have to look at the sales of our ACR trigger but I don't think there are enough ACRs out there to make the tooling coat and development worthwhile. It's worth noting that many of us use your AR-15 triggers in our ACRs, so sales of Super ACR triggers might not tell the whole story. I have SSA triggers in both of my ACRs. Would definitely purchase at least one Geissele ACR hand guard. This. I have the SSA-E in my ACR and I'd be in for a rail as well. |
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It's worth noting that many of us use your AR-15 triggers in our ACRs, so sales of Super ACR triggers might not tell the whole story. I have SSA triggers in both of my ACRs. Would definitely purchase at least one Geissele ACR hand guard. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I'll have to look at the sales of our ACR trigger but I don't think there are enough ACRs out there to make the tooling coat and development worthwhile. It's worth noting that many of us use your AR-15 triggers in our ACRs, so sales of Super ACR triggers might not tell the whole story. I have SSA triggers in both of my ACRs. Would definitely purchase at least one Geissele ACR hand guard. I've been using your S3G triggers on my competition ACR. Most people I know don't use the ACR trigger because the AR trigger is a drop in and you have better options available. So I agree looking at the sales of your ACR trigger wouldn't tell you much. Plus seeing as how AR triggers are drop ins no everyone runs your trigger but you wouldn't have and competition as of now for handguards. Here's a partial list of threads and polls I put together that may show how much demand there is. Even on a community as small as ACRforum you can't mention handguard without it blowing up. http://www.acrforum.com/forum/acr-general-discussion/5756-acr-aftermarket-threads.html |
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What he said! I run a S3G in my ACR! Put me down for one as well! |
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I just came across this thread and i'd be in for an FDE M-lok style handguard for my SBR'd ACR. I seriously hope this comes to fruition.
Cheers |
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Ok, I'll put this rail on the engineering list. You guys convinced me. I hope to have something on the table at SHOT.
FYI - watch out for big rail news coming soon on Geissele AR rails |
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Ok, I'll put this rail on the engineering list. You guys convinced me. I hope to have something on the table at SHOT. FYI - watch out for big rail news coming soon on Geissele AR rails View Quote Now that's some responsive marketing! ACR guys, you BETTER make this rail worth his while. If a company like Geissele puts out a rail, and they sit on the shelf and need to get blown out below cost by the retailers, that will kill the possibility of other big names supporting this. On the other hand, if the first run sells out as quickly as you act like it will, then other companies will take notice and it might breathe new life into the ACR. |
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I know it's early for talk about finishing, but if there's any way to get the anodizing to be close in color to coyote brown that'd be a real bonus.
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Ok, I'll put this rail on the engineering list. You guys convinced me. I hope to have something on the table at SHOT. FYI - watch out for big rail news coming soon on Geissele AR rails View Quote |
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Now that's some responsive marketing! ACR guys, you BETTER make this rail worth his while. If a company like Geissele puts out a rail, and they sit on the shelf and need to get blown out below cost by the retailers, that will kill the possibility of other big names supporting this. On the other hand, if the first run sells out as quickly as you act like it will, then other companies will take notice and it might breathe new life into the ACR. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Ok, I'll put this rail on the engineering list. You guys convinced me. I hope to have something on the table at SHOT. FYI - watch out for big rail news coming soon on Geissele AR rails Now that's some responsive marketing! ACR guys, you BETTER make this rail worth his while. If a company like Geissele puts out a rail, and they sit on the shelf and need to get blown out below cost by the retailers, that will kill the possibility of other big names supporting this. On the other hand, if the first run sells out as quickly as you act like it will, then other companies will take notice and it might breathe new life into the ACR. I don't forsee that being a problem. Hell I see people buying airsoft handguards the second they become available for $150+. I would love another handguard, but I'm not using airsoft crap. Thanks again Geissele Automatics for taking on this endeavor. |
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Thank you, Mr. Geissele!
I'm planning an AR build, and looking forward to the coming announcement! |
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