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G@d d#mn$t! I literally just ordered a V1 that was already shipped. Is there an upgrade path? I feel duped. |
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Originally Posted By lugnutwrench2: G@d d#mn$t! I literally just ordered a V1 that was already shipped. Is there an upgrade path? I feel duped. Nope, nothing according to the vid is interchangeable. I bought 2 V1s earlier in the month along with the upgraded mil spec levers to replace the shitty stock ones. |
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Originally Posted By lugnutwrench2: G@d d#mn$t! I literally just ordered a V1 that was already shipped. Is there an upgrade path? I feel duped. Yesterday for me too 
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| Will Geisseles cut for the V1 work with the V2 as well? Unless I misheard, the video mentioned that not even the lever blockers are compatible. (If so, I'm surprised. The lever blockers have more to do with the trigger than the safety.) |
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Originally Posted By lugnutwrench2: Will Geisseles cut for the V1 work with the V2 as well? Unless I misheard, the video mentioned that not even the lever blockers are compatible. (If so, I'm surprised. The lever blockers have more to do with the trigger than the safety.) Same cut if anything V2 will be a bit more forgiving on getting that cut correctly. |
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@s3igu2, I don't know how much sway you have, but may I suggest a modest discount (e.g., 20%) on new V2s for those who purchased a V1 within 1-4 weeks of the release of the V2? Personally, that would help me feel like less of a chump for buying a V1 right now and it would probably get ASD another quick sale from me. Just a thought to run up the flagpole. Also, does this imply there will be a V2 version of the MCX/MPX Slip Trip Kit? Any idea when the V2s will be up for sale? |
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Originally Posted By lugnutwrench2: @s3igu2, I don't know how much sway you have, but may I suggest a modest discount (e.g., 20%) on new V2s for those who purchased a V1 within 1-4 weeks of the release of the V2? Personally, that would help me feel like less of a chump for buying a V1 right now and it would probably get ASD another quick sale from me. Just a thought to run up the flagpole. You bought the best thing to come out for an AR in decades. The company wasn't lazy and stepped it up to release a better version. Support them and buy another. The ARC V1 will make you a Chad not a chump |
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Originally Posted By jaqufrost: Looks good. I really need to get a mp5 kit. https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/AS-Designs-ARHK/130-792725/ |
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Originally Posted By s3igu2: Same cut if anything V2 will be a bit more forgiving on getting that cut correctly. Originally Posted By s3igu2: Originally Posted By lugnutwrench2: Will Geisseles cut for the V1 work with the V2 as well? Unless I misheard, the video mentioned that not even the lever blockers are compatible. (If so, I'm surprised. The lever blockers have more to do with the trigger than the safety.) Same cut if anything V2 will be a bit more forgiving on getting that cut correctly. @s3igu2 Will the existing MCX/MPX trip kits work with the new version? |
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Originally Posted By lugnutwrench2: G@d d#mn$t! I literally just ordered a V1 that was already shipped. Is there an upgrade path? I feel duped. My 2 should be at the house today or tomorrow. Such is life, but yea. Then again, if it works, it works. What are the differences? I can’t watch the video until later tonight. |
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Originally Posted By Steamedliver: My 2 should be at the house today or tomorrow. Such is life, but yea. Then again, if it works, it works. What are the differences? I can’t watch the video until later tonight. Outside of different selector angles, the video said v2 feels "smoother" and has different selector options. A lot of upset people getting 'the old gen', but the video didn't really provide any big reason to upgrade unless the 0/90/180 is a deal breaker for you. "Smoother" is relative. I'll be curious what users end up saying about it once they get to try it. Otherwise I will gladly continue running my v1. |
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Originally Posted By ODGreenFan: Outside of different selector angles, the video said v2 feels "smoother" and has different selector options. A lot of upset people getting 'the old gen', but the video didn't really provide any big reason to upgrade unless the 0/90/180 is a deal breaker for you. "Smoother" is relative. I'll be curious what users end up saying about it once they get to try it. Otherwise I will gladly continue running my v1. There are some very minor improvements but the main thing is its a new 45 90 and 45 180 option, the reason its named V2 is to avoid people trying to put 45 90 parts on the v1 version as they aren't backwards compatible since changes needed to be made to all parts specifically for the 45 90 version. I wouldn't really see V2 as a upgrade and instead view it more as new options. |
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Originally Posted By s3igu2: There are some very minor improvements but the main thing is its a new 45 90 and 45 180 option, the reason its named V2 is to avoid people trying to put 45 90 parts on the v1 version as they aren't backwards compatible since changes needed to be made to all parts specifically for the 45 90 version. I wouldn't really see V2 as a upgrade and instead view it more as new options. This is extremely helpeful. Thanks @s3igu2! |
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Originally Posted By ODGreenFan: Outside of different selector angles, the video said v2 feels "smoother" and has different selector options. A lot of upset people getting 'the old gen', but the video didn't really provide any big reason to upgrade unless the 0/90/180 is a deal breaker for you. "Smoother" is relative. I'll be curious what users end up saying about it once they get to try it. Otherwise I will gladly continue running my v1. |
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Originally Posted By lugnutwrench2: Are you able post and link to it somewhere? @Englertracing @lugnutwrench2: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7297579 |
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Originally Posted By maggiethecat: @englertracing @lugnutwrench2: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7297579 
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Hahaha. It's so funny. The guys above you want no ambi on the asd. You want ambi on the cornfire. Everyone wants something different. I've been buying cornfire because I refuse to pay an extra $30 to get a safety lever style on the asd that should come with it stock. Who the heck likes a smooth safety lever? I don't think any manufacturer will ever please Everyone, lol. . |
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Originally Posted By carholio: Hahaha. It's so funny. The guys above you want no ambi on the asd. You want ambi on the cornfire. Everyone wants something different. I've been buying cornfire because I refuse to pay an extra $30 to get a safety lever style on the asd that should come with it stock. Who the heck likes a smooth safety lever? I don't think any manufacturer will ever please Everyone, lol. Have you seen this contraption? It's apparently the new selector from ASD. I don't know why they don't ship with their milspec selector as standard. 
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Originally Posted By Lexington: Have you seen this contraption? It's apparently the new selector from ASD. I don't know why they don't ship with their milspec selector as standard. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/30012/ASD_ARC_Fire_New_Selector-3728501.png Upselling… It’s what manufacturers do. |
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Originally Posted By Alpha-17: We're 1/3 of the way through March. Anyone heard any update? Or is this going to be like Cornfire's Ambi selector, always coming next month? https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMXo4OHJkaGZpMHhieGF0YTlsc2hoMGI2ZWl0OXJmaDkxM3o5cHB4ZCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/um2kBnfo55iW4ZH1Fa/giphy.gif
Side note: ASDesign's milspec selector is much better than Cornfire's, which is a bit too thin and pointy. |
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Originally Posted By ARKAR: Upselling… It’s what manufacturers do. Originally Posted By ARKAR: Originally Posted By Lexington: Have you seen this contraption? It's apparently the new selector from ASD. I don't know why they don't ship with their milspec selector as standard. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/30012/ASD_ARC_Fire_New_Selector-3728501.png Upselling… It’s what manufacturers do. I'm aware, but jeez. |
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Originally Posted By Lexington: I'm aware, but jeez. I totally agree. |
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Originally Posted By ARKAR: Upselling… It’s what manufacturers do. Originally Posted By ARKAR: Originally Posted By Lexington: Have you seen this contraption? It's apparently the new selector from ASD. I don't know why they don't ship with their milspec selector as standard. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/30012/ASD_ARC_Fire_New_Selector-3728501.png Upselling… It’s what manufacturers do. Yes, I've seen it. In my opinion, it's a bandaid. As I've said above, they should include the "mil spec" style with the base model unit, not charge you an additional $30 for it. But I've also said, it's nearly impossible to please everyone because everyone likes different things. At least they do have the option but the $30 upcharge irritates me, lol. I'd just end up throwing the smooth selector in the trash. I imagine that the V2 will roll out once they've depleted most of thier V1 inventory. No one's gonna buy a V1 once V2 hits, unless they discount the V1. Time will tell. I'm just happy there are so many options available now to choose from. It's great having so many players enter the frt space. I hope they sell millions of the different frt's. . |
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Originally Posted By dredeagle: Arc fire needs Super Safety cut plus Lever blocker. Originally Posted By dredeagle: Originally Posted By ARMS: I have a Geissele SSA E does anyone know what the cut entails to make this ARC V2 work? Arc fire needs Super Safety cut plus Lever blocker. It’s not as extensive as a super safety cut. Similar, but way less material needs removed. Please see the posts by HKH HERE |
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Originally Posted By bkpkr: It’s not as extensive as a super safety cut. Similar, but way less material needs removed. Please see the posts by HKH HERE Wow ... and here I thought the Arc was a super safety. I agree page 18, post 14 is a detailed super safety tutorial. |
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Originally Posted By EDL: Is there a release date for the v2? I got my bonus at work and wife gave me the green light to spend some on some goodies. Was going to grab a v1, but I think I'll wait to see how the v2 is... Lucky I had to replace a 5 ton dual fuel HVAC with mine I reached into my pocket this morning and pulled out a handful of lint 
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Ok, great, I'll wait and see the reports on the V2 then. Not like I'm in a hurry since the weather got cold and crappy again. Had about 6" of snow yesterday and it's 10 degrees out right now. One thing about the above not mentioned, I think I read somewhere that the V2 has some sort of "clutch" system? |
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