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Posted: 1/27/2017 4:24:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JerDerv]
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Well i got a standard carbine buffer down to 22grams (.8oz) I have not shot it yet. I was shooting for .7oz not sure its worth the effort to remove another 3 grams. I could have made the slots slightly longer toward the bumper end and got there i suppose.
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Posted: 1/27/2017 4:47:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KingRollo:
Not odd. My preference. I like simplicity. Too much going on and that is a terrible spot for QD. I also wish someone could produce Tennalum receivers with the focus on being lightweight but look more simple instead of having so many machined in lines/divots. I agree with you 100% I meant it's odd the direction they are taking. It will be interesting to see what they do with the BALIOS-lite down the road. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 1/27/2017 6:48:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ArmedFerret:
Anderson has a new low-mass BCG out: Link to MFG page BLUF: 9.4 oz (9.3888 mfg claim--rounding up for ease of calculations), 8620 nitrided carrier/9310 phosphated/MPI bolt, $190 MSRP ($175ish street price maybe?) 149.99 http://www.righttobear.com/Anderson-Lightweight-Complete-M16-Carrier-Group-p/b2-k630-n01.htm |
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Posted: 1/27/2017 10:08:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jekbrown]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JerDerv:
149.99 http://www.righttobear.com/Anderson-Lightweight-Complete-M16-Carrier-Group-p/b2-k630-n01.htm Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JerDerv:
Originally Posted By ArmedFerret:
Anderson has a new low-mass BCG out: Link to MFG page BLUF: 9.4 oz (9.3888 mfg claim--rounding up for ease of calculations), 8620 nitrided carrier/9310 phosphated/MPI bolt, $190 MSRP ($175ish street price maybe?) 149.99 http://www.righttobear.com/Anderson-Lightweight-Complete-M16-Carrier-Group-p/b2-k630-n01.htm Are these forward assist compatible? Doesn't look like it, but the pics I am seeing are kinda crappy low/res, so it's hard to be 100% certain. Anyone know? They are in the database, but I'm leaving that field as a ? for now... |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 1/27/2017 10:12:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jekbrown:
Are these forward assist compatible? Doesn't look like it, but the pics I am seeing are kinda crappy low/res, so it's hard to be 100% certain. Anyone know? They are in the database, but I'm leaving that field as a ? for now... No, there are no forward assist serrations. Forward assist is unnecessary anyways. |
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Posted: 1/27/2017 10:20:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JerDerv:
Well i got a standard carbine buffer down to 22grams (.8oz) I have not shot it yet. I was shooting for .7oz not sure its worth the effort to remove another 3 grams. I could have made the slots slightly longer toward the bumper end and got there i suppose. http://i.imgur.com/ggMN11C.jpg http://i.imgur.com/UGOtzvm.jpg http://i.imgur.com/cYTJtef.jpg Nice! Just let me know where to send my empty buffer for this service. Seriously |
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Posted: 1/27/2017 10:44:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JerDerv:
No, there are no forward assist serrations. Forward assist is unnecessary anyways. that may be true, but it's still a characteristic tracked in the database for informational purposes.  Some consumers do insist on having them.
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Posted: 1/28/2017 3:05:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ahrion]
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Some more images from our friends at Master of Arms on their adjustable titanium carrier. Apparently it's gonna be Ionbond tetrabond with brass weights, aluminum weights, and tungsten weights included. 3.98oz carrier only without weights. Hnnnggggg
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WA, USA
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Posted: 1/28/2017 3:30:46 PM EDT
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Looks so good!
I have the perfect buffer to go with it. 
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Posted: 1/28/2017 6:03:45 PM EDT
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The "head" on the buffer could still lose some weight. I'm thinking you could drill / mill out some speed holes perpendicular to the length of the thing...Just go all the way through for a matching hole on the opposite side.
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USA
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Posted: 2/1/2017 12:56:31 PM EDT
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Thanks for all this research OP!
Cheers Brother! Wanderz |
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Posted: 2/1/2017 3:02:10 PM EDT
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finally started adding bbl data to the PW Database. It'll take a few days to get all the fields filled out, but it's coming along. Data includes length, gas block size, chrome lined/not, bbl material, gas system length, twist, rifling method, fluted, and chamber spec. Starting to come together. After this, the real monumental task (doing the same kind of thing for the rails tab!) is next. whoa nelly, that's gonna take awhile.
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Posted: 2/2/2017 1:24:44 AM EDT
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I'm finally ready for an optic or sights for my ultra light build.
Took off my RMR with larue mount. I have looked at the spread sheet and have a couple questions. The shield rds leads the way at 0.5oz but how much do the risers and mount weigh? I have never heard of the MFT folding sights, any cons to them? Pros? I thought I was good on getting the bobro low riders at 1.7oz for the pair but if there is a lighter and good alternative I am all ears. I am trying to get the gun in at 3.5lbs with optics. Almost there 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/2/2017 3:25:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jwood562:
I'm finally ready for an optic or sights for my ultra light build. Took off my RMR with larue mount. I have looked at the spread sheet and have a couple questions. The shield rds leads the way at 0.5oz but how much do the risers and mount weigh? I have never heard of the MFT folding sights, any cons to them? Pros? I thought I was good on getting the bobro low riders at 1.7oz for the pair but if there is a lighter and good alternative I am all ears. I am trying to get the gun in at 3.5lbs with optics. Almost there I just ordered the polymer version of the Shield (SMS) with risers and mount. I'll get a weight once they arrive (coming from England, so it will have to clear customs). |
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Posted: 2/2/2017 5:42:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jekbrown]
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Can't wait to see your data on the shield parts, especially the mount, which sounds kinda hokey. Stacked polymer mounts? If they hold zero, it's all good, I just wish they had a mount that was designed from the ground up to work with AR type guns. The RMS is still the direction I plan to go. Hella light.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/2/2017 2:16:53 PM EDT
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Jek thank you for the spreadsheet, its very cool. Im sure im not the only one who is thrilled to have it available.
On a side note i got an email from AIM last week notifying me the nitride lightweight bcg was back in stock. I really didn't need it but i had a RCA adjustable gas key in my parts bin and figured they would make a great combo. Im glad i went with adjustable gas on the carriers instead of an adjustable gas block. Once the carriers are tuned and set it allows me to drop any of them into the rifle and it will function without adjustment. 
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AR, USA
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Posted: 2/2/2017 7:37:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JerDerv:
Jek thank you for the spreadsheet, its very cool. Im sure im not the only one who is thrilled to have it available. On a side note i got an email from AIM last week notifying me the nitride lightweight bcg was back in stock. I really didn't need it but i had a RCA adjustable gas key in my parts bin and figured they would make a great combo. Im glad i went with adjustable gas on the carriers instead of an adjustable gas block. Once the carriers are tuned and set it allows me to drop any of them into the rifle and it will function without adjustment. http://i.imgur.com/Kw5VSI6.jpg http://i.imgur.com/X1TCKPZ.jpg Picked up one of the BCG myself. 8.9oz if not already noted. I got 8.55 a few times also. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/2/2017 11:24:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JerDerv]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BIGHURT:
Picked up one of the BCG myself. 8.9oz if not already noted. I got 8.55 a few times also. I'm consistently getting 249 grams (8.78oz) with the RCA adjustable key on it. Feel dumb for not weighing it before but it should be relatively the same. Also i noticed on the spreadsheet that the PSA full auto carrier is listed as 11.55oz. Mine is a premium with the chrome lining and its weighing 329 grams 11.60oz. Should we change it or is it close enough? |
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Posted: 2/3/2017 2:14:19 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jekbrown]
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google says that 329g is 11.6051. I've got 3 digits to work with on the sheet format, so I'll update it to 11.605 for the PSA Premium.
The non-premium variant may have a different weight, and we've had a separate listing for it since the database started.
YW for the spreadsheet BTW. It has been a lot of work, but I have an OCD issue that makes it satisfying....once a section is 'done', and highly irritating when it's not, so I'm compelled to keep after it.
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Posted: 2/3/2017 7:32:44 AM EDT
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.05 ounces is within the margin of error for most scales.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/4/2017 1:25:55 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SOCOM76]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jwood562:
I'm finally ready for an optic or sights for my ultra light build. Took off my RMR with larue mount. I have looked at the spread sheet and have a couple questions. The shield rds leads the way at 0.5oz but how much do the risers and mount weigh? I have never heard of the MFT folding sights, any cons to them? Pros? I thought I was good on getting the bobro low riders at 1.7oz for the pair but if there is a lighter and good alternative I am all ears. I am trying to get the gun in at 3.5lbs with optics. Almost there I have Bobro sights as well, but at .04oz each, I'm almost certain that the eSights by Leitner Wise are the lightest available. Leitner Wise eSights Probably the best option for someone that is considering not using BUIS at all. |
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Posted: 2/4/2017 2:34:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SOCOM76:
I have Bobro sights as well, but at .04oz each, I'm almost certain that the eSights by Leitner Wise are the lightest available. Leitner Wise eSights Probably the best option for someone that is considering not using BUIS at all. The Leitner-Wise wise sights are non adjustable so good look shooting through those. The Bobro sights are the lightest on the market currently. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 2/4/2017 4:04:06 PM EDT
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Any updates on that kmr barrel nut that was posted a few pages back ? Thanks again
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Posted: 2/4/2017 7:54:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Jwood562]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ahrion:
The Leitner-Wise wise sights are non adjustable so good look shooting through those. The Bobro sights are the lightest on the market currently. What about the MFT sights? The spread sheet shows them lighter. I do really like the look and feel of the bobros though. Might just pick them up now while I have the chance. ***edit, just saw the spread sheet shows the MFTs as crap quality. Bobros it is then*** |
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Posted: 2/4/2017 7:54:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tempaccess:
Any updates on that kmr barrel nut that was posted a few pages back ? Thanks again Yes please 
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/4/2017 8:43:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tempaccess:
Any updates on that kmr barrel nut that was posted a few pages back ? Thanks again I'm in for another one, but if they don't surface, no big deal. The aluminum nut that I have is .65oz, which is about 7 grams less than the titanium nut. Not a game changer. |
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Posted: 2/4/2017 10:44:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SOCOM76:
I'm in for another one, but if they don't surface, no big deal. The aluminum nut that I have is .65oz, which is about 7 grams less than the titanium nut. Not a game changer. Did the guy who was trying to get the aluminum ones made give an estimated weight? Where did you get yours from? I know it sounds obsurd but I am chasing every gram of weight loss as I am trying to get in under 3.5lbs complete and the last few ounces are a beeeotch to lose |
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Posted: 2/5/2017 6:51:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jwood562:
I know it sounds obsurd but I am chasing every gram of weight loss as I am trying to get in under 3.5lbs complete and the last few ounces are a beeeotch to lose |
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Posted: 2/5/2017 8:50:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoshAston:
Then you need to ditch the KMR. Clark carbon fiber is the lightest. Ugly and lacks features such as keymod or mlok. Brigand arms is lighter than kmr but also lacks. |
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Posted: 2/5/2017 9:09:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ahrion:
Ugly and lacks features such as keymod or mlok. Brigand arms is lighter than kmr but also lacks. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ahrion:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Then you need to ditch the KMR. Clark carbon fiber is the lightest. Ugly and lacks features such as keymod or mlok. Brigand arms is lighter than kmr but also lacks. |
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Posted: 2/5/2017 9:50:24 PM EDT
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I did say I was chasing grams but I chose the kmr because of its capabilities and lightweight.
I have to agree that that carbon weave one is very ugly. In my previous post about this build I have always stated it will be on metal receivers and be functional so that it would allow me to add things later if needed. Plus I want it to look good too. With my 9" kmr, titanium hardware and hopefully an aluminum barrel but I will be pretty close to the weight of the carbon braided one. Thanks for all the input. I have been following this thread very closely. I have a few parts coming in this week and will finalize my lower. |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 5:04:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jekbrown]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoshAston:
Then you need to ditch the KMR. Clark carbon fiber is the lightest. Evidence that Clark CF rails, complete with all mounting hardware etc. are lighter than Brigand Arms? Ugly or not, max utility or not, afaik their carbon weaved hand guards or the King of lightweight. They also come from the factory with an Al bbl nut... |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 2/6/2017 5:21:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KingRollo:
Not odd. My preference. I like simplicity. Too much going on and that is a terrible spot for QD. I also wish someone could produce Tennalum receivers with the focus on being lightweight but look more simple instead of having so many machined in lines/divots. Hello guys, just got into this lightweight AR building recently. While I have all the parts for the build, I am holding off for the upper and lower purchase because of one lead... Has anyone noticed the intro page for Master of Arms on Vertex ops website? ".....Lightweight 7075 Aluminum receivers and EVEN LIGHTER STRONGER 7095 Tennalum Upper and Lower Receivers." I went ahead and emailed Vertex ops, and they said... IT IS NOT A TYPO. THEY ARE COMING! (I hope I can share this info here) Further email exchange with Master of Arms revealed that the new 7095 Tennalum receivers will be very much lighter than their current Esoteric set. Of course, the Tennalum receivers will be more costly....maybe around what V7 charged for their 2055 set. I am guessing the Tennalum set will maintain the same form factor of their Esoteric set: No forward assist and no port door. Really pumped for this! What do you guys think? |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 9:42:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tw0409:
What do you guys think? I think your post sounds a bit too "marketingy" but I guess we'll see. |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 9:52:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ahrion]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tw0409:
Hello guys, just got into this lightweight AR building recently. While I have all the parts for the build, I am holding off for the upper and lower purchase because of one lead... Has anyone noticed the intro page for Master of Arms on Vertex ops website? ".....Lightweight 7075 Aluminum receivers and EVEN LIGHTER STRONGER 7095 Tennalum Upper and Lower Receivers." I went ahead and emailed Vertex ops, and they said... IT IS NOT A TYPO. THEY ARE COMING! (I hope I can share this info here) Further email exchange with Master of Arms revealed that the new 7095 Tennalum receivers will be very much lighter than their current Esoteric set. Of course, the Tennalum receivers will be more costly....maybe around what V7 charged for their 2055 set. I am guessing the Tennalum set will maintain the same form factor of their Esoteric set: No forward assist and no port door. Really pumped for this! What do you guys think? It will be very similar to the esoteric. I believe they will be called arcane and have been working on getting it out for a while. Some of us have known this for a while. I think there was a flyer they sent out a while back before they relaunched their new website that talked about this. Remember, Master of Arms is the same as Next Intent Tactical but rebranded. In fact, I like what they're doing by coming out with these new lightweight products. They have found our niche and are rolling with it like V7. Tennalum is the alloy that V7 has used for their Ultra Light Castle Night. It's actually much more expensive than 7075 and is much harder to machine. I believe I read somewhere that it is roughly 35 percent stronger weight to strength than 7075. That puts it in the strength realm of Grade 5 Ti. It's also much harder to come by and find. I'm hoping that MoA actually makes a carrier out of tennalum. Tennalum was actually designed specifically for the defense industry but hasn't really kicked off yet, with it's superior strength and corrosion resistance over 7075. Props to them. I can't wait for the new Ti adjustable carrier among their new arcane receiver set. Also did you guys see that the esoteric upper has a roll pin so the charging handle doesn't ruin the receiver when it interfaces? Pretty neat. All-in-all I really hope they deliver a superior product with their new name. I hope other companies start doing the tennalum thing as well. |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 9:53:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jekbrown:
Evidence that Clark CF rails, complete with all mounting hardware etc. are lighter than Brigand Arms? Ugly or not, max utility or not, afaik their carbon weaved hand guards or the King of lightweight. They also come from the factory with an Al bbl nut... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jekbrown:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Then you need to ditch the KMR. Clark carbon fiber is the lightest. |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 10:25:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tw0409:
Hello guys, just got into this lightweight AR building recently. While I have all the parts for the build, I am holding off for the upper and lower purchase because of one lead... Has anyone noticed the intro page for Master of Arms on Vertex ops website? ".....Lightweight 7075 Aluminum receivers and EVEN LIGHTER STRONGER 7095 Tennalum Upper and Lower Receivers." I went ahead and emailed Vertex ops, and they said... IT IS NOT A TYPO. THEY ARE COMING! (I hope I can share this info here) Further email exchange with Master of Arms revealed that the new 7095 Tennalum receivers will be very much lighter than their current Esoteric set. Of course, the Tennalum receivers will be more costly....maybe around what V7 charged for their 2055 set. I am guessing the Tennalum set will maintain the same form factor of their Esoteric set: No forward assist and no port door. Really pumped for this! What do you guys think? I dont see anything on vertex ops? |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 1:01:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Jwood562]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jekbrown:
Evidence that Clark CF rails, complete with all mounting hardware etc. are lighter than Brigand Arms? Ugly or not, max utility or not, afaik their carbon weaved hand guards or the King of lightweight. They also come from the factory with an Al bbl nut... Looking closely at their website it also states that the front rail section on some of their rails is not included in price or weight. Unless you buy the atlas version which is already heavier than the kmr. It also states that you cannot run BUIS on their front rail section. I'm thinking it has something to do with the height it sits at. So if my numbers are correct my 9" kmr with titanium hardware comes in at 5.25oz. With a aluminum barrel nut it should be between 4.8-5.0 oz. The 9" brigand comes it at 3.9oz and if I add their rail section it will be 4.5 oz and not able to host a front sight I also have some custom rail work planned for it that should drop in a few grams (I actually have no idea how much it will save. It will be experimental weight savings as well as aesthetics to match the balios lite upper). So yes the brigand does come in a few tenths lighter but also not able to host iron sights |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/6/2017 2:35:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jwood562:
Did the guy who was trying to get the aluminum ones made give an estimated weight? Where did you get yours from? I know it sounds obsurd but I am chasing every gram of weight loss as I am trying to get in under 3.5lbs complete and the last few ounces are a beeeotch to lose Nope, he never gave an estimated weight, but it couldn't be too far off. I got mine from a guy named Anibal out of Texas in 2014. Good guy, and member here, but he hasn't been around for a good minute. Last time he posted was mid-2016, but I emailed him a few days ago. So far, no response. I bought two for $70 each. Ended up selling one, and the other is mounted on a BCM, behind a pinned 14.5" barrel. Joel at V7 had a few (literally, one or two) prototypes in aluminum floating around in 2014, but he sold them to customers who heard about them. If enough people inquired, he might turn a few, but I doubt it. He hasn't released any new products in quite some time, and it looks like the bulk of his focus is on those gaudy receivers he's manufacturing. All due, but V7 is somewhat stale these days. |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 2:47:13 PM EDT
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Thanks socom,
So that one you have is not coming off anytime soon huh?
It was worth a shot. I will just have to be patient and hopefully someone does a run of them. I have time since I am trying to get some work done to the kmr rail anyways. I am content with finalizing my lower over the next couple days |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 2/6/2017 5:51:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tw0409]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ahrion:
I dont see anything on vertex ops? ahrion, Look at this page Also, searching on the Web about 7095 Tennalum yields no info on that specific alloy. I then ask MoA about the detail. All they wanna disclose is that 7095 is more like a proprietary blend. Now, the Web only gives me something about Tennalum 7068. 
Would 7095 Tennalum be even stronger than 7068 Tennalum ?! |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 7:01:52 PM EDT
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Am I missing something? The link you posted shows a 6.8oz receiver out of 7075.
Are you saying they are planning a receiver out of this 7095 stuff? Will it be lighter or the same weight but stronger? |
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IL, USA
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Posted: 2/6/2017 8:28:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jwood562:
Am I missing something? The link you posted shows a 6.8oz receiver out of 7075. Are you saying they are planning a receiver out of this 7095 stuff? Will it be lighter or the same weight but stronger? Stay on this page. Don't click on anything. read everything on the page and you will see the bold words... From what I have been told, "You can guess if you would like...they are significantly lighter than the esoteric." I am not in any way affiliated with MoA. I am just very excited to see someone making a lighter receiver set than V7 or 2A, without going into polymer. |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 8:40:46 PM EDT
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I see it now. The iPhone mobile link was not showing it so I had to switch to desktop version.
Well let's see the weight of this thing already. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/6/2017 8:47:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tw0409:
Stay on this page. Don't click on anything. read everything on the page and you will see the bold words... From what I have been told, "You can guess if you would like...they are significantly lighter than the esoteric." I am not in any way affiliated with MoA. I am just very excited to see someone making a lighter receiver set than V7 or 2A, without going into polymer. Looks promising. Not a huge fan of V7 receivers, but Battle Arms and 2A Arms are arguably the best looking sets on the market with the edge going to 2A simply because they manufacture matching rails. |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 9:19:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jwood562:Looking closely at their website it also states that the front rail section on some of their rails is not included in price or weight. Unless you buy the atlas version which is already heavier than the kmr. It also states that you cannot run BUIS on their front rail section. I'm thinking it has something to do with the height it sits at.
So if my numbers are correct my 9" kmr with titanium hardware comes in at 5.25oz. With a aluminum barrel nut it should be between 4.8-5.0 oz. The 9" brigand comes it at 3.9oz and if I add their rail section it will be 4.5 oz and not able to host a front sight I also have some custom rail work planned for it that should drop in a few grams (I actually have no idea how much it will save. It will be experimental weight savings as well as aesthetics to match the balios lite upper). So yes the brigand does come in a few tenths lighter but also not able to host iron sights Extra rail segments are optional, which is why they don't include them in their reported weights/prices. If rail customization is in the cards, one could do the same thing to the Brigand Atlas. I'm not trying to sell anything, I have no dog in the fight either way. If I was going to run a iron front sight, I'd prolly roll with the KMR also. |
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Posted: 2/6/2017 11:59:35 PM EDT
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Yeah it's hard to compare apples to apples in this line of work with so many variations of rails. Picatinny, keymod, m-lok, tubes etc etc
I added the comment of adding the front rail because I am running irons. So I wanted to compare rails that could host a front iron sight. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 2/10/2017 3:48:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JerDerv]
[#48]
Got an ERGO Swift grip. 2.5oz
Did this. 
Started by cutting the excess plastic off the bottom of the grip. Ground out the inside to thin out the very thick plastic. Thinnest place is 1/8" thick still. 
Took off some excess material from the "out of sight" areas. In my opinion, i accomplished this without weakening the structural integrity of the grip. 
The above steps resulted in a .5oz weight loss. 2oz. 
Im very happy with the feel of this grip the angle might allow me to run a BAD LBS. I have one on the way to try out. 
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OR, USA
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Posted: 2/10/2017 4:26:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JerDerv:
Got an ERGO Swift grip..... thnx for info and pix. i like it. will do one myself. nice! |
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Posted: 2/10/2017 7:20:18 PM EDT
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yeah, I'm going to try something along those lines with a gen 2 K grip. Prolly cerakote it when done so it's pretty.
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