 SMGLee
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Posted: 1/28/2010 1:14:28 PM
[Last Edit: 1/28/2010 1:43:59 PM by SMGLee]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT 
Armalite released their new Monolithic rail platform. the new one piece rail system is machined completely of of one piece solid block and it accepts standard mil-spec barrels. 
Mid Length version coming soon. 
The monolithic receiver consist of one piece rail upper receiver, and several separate hand guard section for a modular capability. 
From this view point, you can see all the section connected to form the rail handguard. 
Steel barrel nut and the barrel nut tool are included in the package. |
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Posted: 1/28/2010 1:23:18 PM
Great photos as always...thanks for sharing.
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Posted: 1/28/2010 1:23:25 PM
Do want!
And thanks for the great pictures. |
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Posted: 1/28/2010 1:37:22 PM
I do not need it
I do not need it I do not need it I do not need it I do not need it I want it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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TaylorWSO
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Posted: 1/28/2010 4:57:23 PM
I just wish they would switch those big ass clunky gas blocks with something more sleek
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Posted: 1/28/2010 5:16:35 PM
[Last Edit: 1/28/2010 5:31:14 PM by lund0529]
Originally Posted By TaylorWSO:
I just wish they would switch those big ass clunky gas blocks with something more sleek +1 |
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SMGLee
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Posted: 1/28/2010 6:17:58 PM
Originally Posted By TaylorWSO:
I just wish they would switch those big ass clunky gas blocks with something more sleek You can install any GB you like, I would prefer the PRI FSB. also with the upcoming mid-length version, you can have a low profile gas block under the hand guard for a more slick look. |
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Posted: 1/28/2010 6:54:58 PM
[Last Edit: 1/28/2010 6:58:05 PM by Buck_Naked]
Thanks for the shots Chen!
Are you still doing your much anticipated, next best thing to being there, photo blog this year? I have been hoping to see something posted from you... |
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TaylorWSO
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Posted: 1/28/2010 8:40:37 PM
Originally Posted By SMGLee:
Originally Posted By TaylorWSO:
I just wish they would switch those big ass clunky gas blocks with something more sleek You can install any GB you like, I would prefer the PRI FSB. also with the upcoming mid-length version, you can have a low profile gas block under the hand guard for a more slick look. yeah I know, I have a few of those monstrosities sitting in a cardboard box somewhere 
looks slick, I wonder what the weight would be |
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Posted: 1/28/2010 8:49:35 PM
neat, but looks heavy.
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Posted: 1/28/2010 9:30:28 PM
Thanks for the pics SMGLee!!
Very interesting. ARKAR |
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Posted: 1/28/2010 11:29:23 PM
[Last Edit: 1/28/2010 11:31:32 PM by shrikefan]
Originally Posted By TaylorWSO:
I just wish they would switch those big ass clunky gas blocks with something more sleek Well they do look better than those single slot Eagle gas blocks. 
Originally Posted By SpacemanSpiff:
neat, but looks heavy. Looks VERY heavy - not in a good way.  |
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Posted: 1/29/2010 1:00:53 AM
It looks very cool all the way around. The only negative aspect it has that I can see are the TWELVE screws that hold the upper and lower rails together.
That's 12 screws on the short seven inch rail too. |
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Posted: 1/29/2010 11:24:02 AM
Originally Posted By TaylorWSO:
I just wish they would switch those big ass clunky gas blocks with something more sleek We're looking into a possible low profile gas block for this. TR |
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yekimak
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Posted: 1/29/2010 11:49:02 AM
That thing is sexy.
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Posted: 1/29/2010 12:40:52 PM
Originally Posted By shrikefan:
Originally Posted By TaylorWSO:
I just wish they would switch those big ass clunky gas blocks with something more sleek Well they do look better than those single slot Eagle gas blocks.
Originally Posted By SpacemanSpiff:
neat, but looks heavy. Looks VERY heavy - not in a good way. Says it only weights 6.5 lbs on their website. |
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Posted: 1/29/2010 12:42:36 PM
Originally Posted By SpacemanSpiff:
neat, but looks heavy. Below are the specs right off our website. Caliber: .223/5.56 NATO Barrel: 16" Chrome Lined, Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel Rifling Twist: RH 1:7" Muzzle Device: Flash Suppressor Front Sight Base: Picatinny Gas Block Trigger: Tactical Two Stage Length: 35.5" with stock extended Approximately 32" collapsed Weight: Approximately 6.5 lbs Accuracy: 1.5 - 2.5 MOA Price: $1,439.00 P.S. It's a 1/2 lb lighter than our M-15 carbine. TR |
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Posted: 1/29/2010 3:59:14 PM
Will this upper or rail system be sold alone? or with a lower?
-cwg |
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Posted: 1/29/2010 4:16:48 PM
Originally Posted By CrazyWhiteGuy:
Will this upper or rail system be sold alone? or with a lower? -cwg At some point I'm told we will be selling the uppers and parts for the rails but the rail system itself is part of the upper receiver. I would imagine at some point we'd be selling the upper receiver with rail as well. Still have to wait on clarification. Stay tuned. TR |
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Posted: 1/29/2010 6:14:53 PM
Originally Posted By CrazyWhiteGuy:
Will this upper or rail system be sold alone? or with a lower? -cwg IIRC in the SHOT Video they said they will have complete rifles and upper halves in 5.56, 6.8, and .308 as well as stripped upper/rail platforms for "Hobbyists." |
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Posted: 1/29/2010 8:37:05 PM
I'd like to see a low profile gas block and no useless and ugly (for the commercial market) M203 cut on the barrel.
When can my local dealer get it in stock? Is there a pre-order queue? |
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Posted: 1/29/2010 11:21:50 PM
Yep, 12 screws are a bit much, but it's the tradeoff for the flexibility provided by the ability to remove the rails and replace them with just what you wish.
It allows you to minimize the diameter of the handguard element if you wish. |
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Posted: 1/30/2010 9:50:36 AM
Originally Posted By ArmaLite:
Originally Posted By SpacemanSpiff:
neat, but looks heavy. Below are the specs right off our website. Caliber: .223/5.56 NATO Barrel: 16" Chrome Lined, Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel Rifling Twist: RH 1:7" Muzzle Device: Flash Suppressor Front Sight Base: Picatinny Gas Block Trigger: Tactical Two Stage Length: 35.5" with stock extended Approximately 32" collapsed Weight: Approximately 6.5 lbs Accuracy: 1.5 - 2.5 MOA Price: $1,439.00 P.S. It's a 1/2 lb lighter than our M-15 carbine. TR Very cool, I am impressed. Sorry I didn't see the 6.5 lb number on your website, I always take manufacturers weight numbers with a huge grain of salt anyway. But if you say its that light I believe you. Good stuff. |
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TaylorWSO
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Posted: 1/30/2010 10:12:54 AM
Caliber: .223/5.56 NATO how bout ar10 weight since this is the ar10 forum |
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Posted: 1/30/2010 2:53:45 PM
So..... they finally went to 1:7 rifling. Hmm..
Have you guys thought about doing any CHF nitro-carburized (non-chromed) barrels out of so-called 41v45 (machine-gun) steel blanks. I think that would be nice for the AR-10. Or is that was Noveske does? |
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Posted: 1/30/2010 3:03:58 PM
cool, thanks for the pics, I had heard about it but did not see.
It is not quite monolithic though is it? 6 pieces 
Still looks better. |
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