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Posted: 5/17/2013 10:38:10 PM EDT
[#1]
Originally Posted By Fastblack:
Any chance on a 12" on a 16" barrel? 
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Posted: 5/17/2013 10:39:09 PM EDT
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2013 1:12:40 PM EDT
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Any places with it in stock or soon to be? If not, what's the backorder looking like?
Great looking rail, interested to see how it handles the heat. How do you guys think this rail system compares to the Fortis Rev http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3366? Specifically in terms of heat dispersion, but also overall. Last thing, 12" or 14" on a 16" barrel? Thanks. |
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Posted: 5/18/2013 1:33:15 PM EDT
[#4]
Originally Posted By hr177:
Any places with it in stock or soon to be? If not, what's the backorder looking like? Great looking rail, interested to see how it handles the heat. How do you guys think this rail system compares to the Fortis Rev http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3366? Specifically in terms of heat dispersion, but also overall. Last thing, 12" or 14" on a 16" barrel? Thanks. I'm kind of surprised it isn't up on Rainiers site yet, it should be. Weaponoutiffters had them in stock, so did someone else I can't remember. If you email Centurion Arms, I know they have them, but their web guy hasn't put them up yet, so that is another option. I don't think it does really compare to the Fortis (I own multiples of both). The Fortis uses a stock barrel nut, the CMR uses an extended barrel nut for better rigidity and heat dispersion though this may not be a big deal for many people. The Fortis has a hybrid Keymod/ 1913 system, the CMR uses a more modular approach giving a smooth surface with a 1913 rail on top plus the ability to use attachment points and accessories which mount direct to the rail. The Fortis spends less time on a CNC machine, which means it is cheaper to manufacturer, and cheaper for the consumer. The CMR was designed without cost in mind, making the best rail without compromise based on the training and operational experiences of the owner (active duty SEAL). |
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Posted: 5/18/2013 1:33:35 PM EDT
[#5]
Centurion Arms .308
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KS, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2013 1:36:13 PM EDT
[#6]
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By hr177:
Any places with it in stock or soon to be? If not, what's the backorder looking like? Great looking rail, interested to see how it handles the heat. How do you guys think this rail system compares to the Fortis Rev http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3366? Specifically in terms of heat dispersion, but also overall. Last thing, 12" or 14" on a 16" barrel? Thanks. I'm kind of surprised it isn't up on Rainiers site yet, it should be. Weaponoutiffters had them in stock, so did someone else I can't remember. If you email Centurion Arms, I know they have them, but their web guy hasn't put them up yet, so that is another option. I don't think it does really compare to the Fortis (I own multiples of both). The Fortis uses a stock barrel nut, the CMR uses an extended barrel nut for better rigidity and heat dispersion though this may not be a big deal for many people. The Fortis has a hybrid Keymod/ 1913 system, the CMR uses a more modular approach giving a smooth surface with a 1913 rail on top plus the ability to use attachment points and accessories which mount direct to the rail. The Fortis spends less time on a CNC machine, which means it is cheaper to manufacturer, and cheaper for the consumer. The CMR was designed without cost in mind, making the best rail without compromise based on the training and operational experiences of the owner (active duty SEAL). They are in stock at ROGTAC right now. http://www.rogtac.com/ |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2013 1:39:05 PM EDT
[#7]
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Centurion Arms .308 http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7312/8746789786_8194ca2b22_o.jpg Nice. Now I want a .308 even more....... |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2013 4:21:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: hr177]
[#8]
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By hr177:
Any places with it in stock or soon to be? If not, what's the backorder looking like? Great looking rail, interested to see how it handles the heat. How do you guys think this rail system compares to the Fortis Rev http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3366? Specifically in terms of heat dispersion, but also overall. Last thing, 12" or 14" on a 16" barrel? Thanks. I'm kind of surprised it isn't up on Rainiers site yet, it should be. Weaponoutiffters had them in stock, so did someone else I can't remember. If you email Centurion Arms, I know they have them, but their web guy hasn't put them up yet, so that is another option. I don't think it does really compare to the Fortis (I own multiples of both). The Fortis uses a stock barrel nut, the CMR uses an extended barrel nut for better rigidity and heat dispersion though this may not be a big deal for many people. The Fortis has a hybrid Keymod/ 1913 system, the CMR uses a more modular approach giving a smooth surface with a 1913 rail on top plus the ability to use attachment points and accessories which mount direct to the rail. The Fortis spends less time on a CNC machine, which means it is cheaper to manufacturer, and cheaper for the consumer. The CMR was designed without cost in mind, making the best rail without compromise based on the training and operational experiences of the owner (active duty SEAL). Thanks. Great picture, by the way. Glad to hear that about the heat dispersion, how do you think it stands up to the NSR if you don't mind me asking? Originally Posted By m6z:
They are in stock at ROGTAC right now. http://www.rogtac.com/ Thanks man. Think I'm about to order one. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2013 6:21:16 PM EDT
[#9]
Where can I buy a complete Centurion Arms .308?
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Posted: 5/18/2013 8:06:56 PM EDT
[#10]
Originally Posted By m6z:
Where can I buy a complete Centurion Arms .308? You can't. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2013 9:44:31 PM EDT
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Will the 5.56 version mount up to a Mega billet upper without a mod?
Second, did I miss the weight of these (5.56) if not, does anybody know (with barrel nut)? Thanks, RR |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2013 10:54:54 PM EDT
[#12]
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Centurion Arms .308 http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7312/8746789786_8194ca2b22_o.jpg Right click, save as. You are the shiznit at what you do sir, Thanks! |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2013 12:07:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: hr177]
[#13]
Originally Posted By Royal_Rounder223:
Will the 5.56 version mount up to a Mega billet upper without a mod? I would like to know this as well. Also, 12" or 14" on 16" barrel? I really like the flush look of the 14" CMR on a 14.5" barrel, but I would prefer to stay at 16" for ballistics (and to swap out breaks/flash hiders), so I figured I might as well go 12" rail on a 16" barrel if the barrel is already protruding significantly. The most I would ever install on this would be night vision, 1-4x (perhaps higher), /acog/red dot, laser, grip, and lights. I'm assuming 12" should be enough real estate. Barrel length and rail length here? I like. Thanks. |
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Posted: 5/19/2013 1:25:00 AM EDT
[#14]
Originally Posted By Royal_Rounder223:
Will the 5.56 version mount up to a Mega billet upper without a mod? Second, did I miss the weight of these (5.56) if not, does anybody know (with barrel nut)? Thanks, RR I don't have a Mega billet upper to check, sorry. I thought it would, but I could be wrong. Regarding weights, check out the first post of this thread, I listed everything out. 
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Posted: 5/19/2013 1:25:28 AM EDT
[#15]
Originally Posted By Royal_Rounder223:
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Centurion Arms .308 http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7312/8746789786_8194ca2b22_o.jpg Right click, save as. You are the shiznit at what you do sir, Thanks! Thank you, I'm glad you like it. I am partial to that one myself. |
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Posted: 5/19/2013 1:26:30 AM EDT
[#16]
Originally Posted By hr177:
Barrel length and rail length here? I like. Thanks. That is a 14" CMR on a 16" barrel. |
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Posted: 5/19/2013 1:27:22 AM EDT
[#17]
.308 CMR Rail.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2013 1:57:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: hr177]
[#18]
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By hr177:
Barrel length and rail length here? I like. Thanks. That is a 14" CMR on a 16" barrel. Thanks man. Any take on the 12" vs 14" for a 16" barrel? Edit: will the CMR 5.56 work on a 300 blackout? |
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Posted: 5/19/2013 1:56:56 PM EDT
[#19]
Originally Posted By hr177:
Any take on the 12" vs 14" for a 16" barrel? Edit: will the CMR 5.56 work on a 300 blackout? I own both the 12" and 14" CMR on 16" barreled weapons, and like them both. I'm not sure there is a clear winner depending on what you do and your own likes and dislikes. I can try to shoot a picture of both of them next to each other if I remember. Yes, 5.56 and 300BLK will use the same CMR rail without any trouble. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2013 3:00:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: hr177]
[#20]
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By hr177:
Any take on the 12" vs 14" for a 16" barrel? Edit: will the CMR 5.56 work on a 300 blackout? I own both the 12" and 14" CMR on 16" barreled weapons, and like them both. I'm not sure there is a clear winner depending on what you do and your own likes and dislikes. I can try to shoot a picture of both of them next to each other if I remember. Yes, 5.56 and 300BLK will use the same CMR rail without any trouble. No worries, appreciate it though. I think I'm going with a 14" as I don't expect this to end up being a particularly lightweight build. Two things. The BCG in the 3 gun 16" revolution... is it the same as the the Rainier thunderbolt? And would the CMR fit on the SR-15? |
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Posted: 5/19/2013 4:19:10 PM EDT
[#21]
Any pics of a 12 on a 12.5" upper?
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Posted: 5/19/2013 7:23:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Dissident:
Any pics of a 12 on a 12.5" upper? Oddly enough I've got the parts next to me... |
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Posted: 5/19/2013 7:24:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/19/2013 8:40:47 PM EDT
[#24]
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By Dissident:
Any pics of a 12 on a 12.5" upper? Oddly enough I've got the parts next to me... Well....bring it on! |
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Posted: 5/19/2013 10:32:33 PM EDT
[#25]
Originally Posted By Dissident:
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By Dissident:
Any pics of a 12 on a 12.5" upper? Oddly enough I've got the parts next to me... Well....bring it on! Too many projects, not enough time..... 
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Posted: 5/19/2013 10:32:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/19/2013 10:36:37 PM EDT
[#27]
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By Dissident:
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By Dissident:
Any pics of a 12 on a 12.5" upper? Oddly enough I've got the parts next to me... Well....bring it on! Too many projects, not enough time.....
Stick, you are such a tease. Not cool man, not cool. 
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Posted: 5/19/2013 10:41:57 PM EDT
[#28]
Originally Posted By Dissident:
Stick, you are such a tease. Not cool man, not cool.
Chicks dig it.
I'll see if I can get it thrown together, I've got to have an extra low pro gas block around here somewhere. |
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Posted: 5/19/2013 10:43:50 PM EDT
[#29]
Dissident,
Speaking of tease, here are two Centurion Arms CMR uppers on two Magpul lowers.... 
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Posted: 5/20/2013 1:51:34 AM EDT
[#30]
I think Stickman really likes this new handguard.
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KS, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2013 12:35:47 PM EDT
[#31]
Is the bipod stud available anywhere yet?
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2013 5:52:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Forester458]
[#32]
Received this today, 12" .308 version going on a DPMS with a 16" barrel
Note the notch at the rear of the top rail, more about this in a second: 
This little gem goes in there and straddles the gas tube - no idea why to be honest? 
Almost there: 
Mounted up: 
Close-up: 
Finished: 
Another shot: 
No Stickman, but you get the idea: 
I am pretty disappointed in one thing - there are no anti-rotation tabs like on the 5.56 version, just that weird little piece that fits in that notch. No idea at this point why that is, or what exactly that piece is for, but I was really expecting the external anti-rotation tabs when I ordered it. Then I saw Stickman's pics of the Centurion .308 that didn't have that notch at all, and Rainier's website shows the notch but not the other little piece. Ah well..... Other than that everything looks great, fits perfect, solid, no problems going together and it feels nice and light. |
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Posted: 5/21/2013 9:52:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: weaponoutfitters]
[#33]
Anti rototation tabs are nice to have, but not really needed with proper torque where needed IMHO. I'm guessing with the wild variations in .308 upper receivers, Centurion Arms made the call to skip the anti rotation tabs on the .308 variants.
I'm thinking that little tab will allow Centurion to create anti-rotation tabs to fit specific types of .308 uppers in the future, starting with the most popular options and then creating different anti rotation tabs as needed. I just got my batch of 5.56 CMRs in, and man, I can see now why the 14" is so darn popular. I swapped my early production 12" CMR off and put on a 14"... with a 14.7" barrel with pinned/welded Surefire suppressor mount, this thing is the heat! 
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/21/2013 10:08:11 PM EDT
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That makes sense, thanks. Here's one more:
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KS, USA
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Posted: 5/22/2013 10:37:05 AM EDT
[#35]
Originally Posted By weaponoutfitters:
Anti rototation tabs are nice to have, but not really needed with proper torque where needed IMHO. I'm guessing with the wild variations in .308 upper receivers, Centurion Arms made the call to skip the anti rotation tabs on the .308 variants. I'm thinking that little tab will allow Centurion to create anti-rotation tabs to fit specific types of .308 uppers in the future, starting with the most popular options and then creating different anti rotation tabs as needed. I just got my batch of 5.56 CMRs in, and man, I can see now why the 14" is so darn popular. I swapped my early production 12" CMR off and put on a 14"... with a 14.7" barrel with pinned/welded Surefire suppressor mount, this thing is the heat! https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24650948/Guns%20and%20Advertisement/3N1C1613%20-%20800.jpg Nice. That's the pic I was looking for. |
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Posted: 5/22/2013 11:29:40 AM EDT
[#36]
Originally Posted By weaponoutfitters:
Anti rototation tabs are nice to have, but not really needed with proper torque where needed IMHO. I'm guessing with the wild variations in .308 upper receivers, Centurion Arms made the call to skip the anti rotation tabs on the .308 variants. I'm thinking that little tab will allow Centurion to create anti-rotation tabs to fit specific types of .308 uppers in the future, starting with the most popular options and then creating different anti rotation tabs as needed. I just got my batch of 5.56 CMRs in, and man, I can see now why the 14" is so darn popular. I swapped my early production 12" CMR off and put on a 14"... with a 14.7" barrel with pinned/welded Surefire suppressor mount, this thing is the heat! https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24650948/Guns%20and%20Advertisement/3N1C1613%20-%20800.jpg That looks great. In your estimate, will the 14" work with a 14.5" barrel with a Surefire mount and can? Looks like it would be really tight. |
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Posted: 5/22/2013 10:26:48 PM EDT
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/23/2013 2:17:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/23/2013 4:16:30 PM EDT
[#39]
Originally Posted By Forester458: In stock: http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop%2Fbrowse&category=new 14" on the way! |
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Posted: 5/23/2013 4:27:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: chapperjoe]
[#40]
I think this is the best looking and most functional handgun I've ever ever seen.
awesome job centurion. But f me, 280$ for a tube system? does it come with panels???? anything??? |
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Posted: 5/23/2013 6:12:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/23/2013 6:13:26 PM EDT
[#42]
Originally Posted By chapperjoe:
I think this is the best looking and most functional handgun I've ever ever seen. awesome job centurion. But f me, 280$ for a tube system? does it come with panels???? anything??? You are paying for CNC machine time. If you are looking for a straight and simple extruded tube, you should be able to find them much cheaper but they aren't going to be like this. There are certainly people who won't see the difference, or don't need the differences, and that is all good as well. |
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Posted: 5/23/2013 6:29:20 PM EDT
[#43]
Originally Posted By chapperjoe:
I think this is the best looking and most functional handgun I've ever ever seen. awesome job centurion. But f me, 280$ for a tube system? does it come with panels???? anything??? When Monty first floated the idea of a premium slick rail to me, with its own proprietary, and smarter mounting system... I thought he was crazy! However, the amount of thought he put into the design of the rail along with help from one of the designers who worked on the SCAR program, and the fact he refused to cut any corners with the production of the rail system really shows. There are many, many places he could have cut materials down to cut down on costs and and weight dramatically... but instead added material so that these rails would be a balance of both as light as possible, while being as strong as possible. It seems to me that many rails are being just thrown out there on the market with the goal of chasing light weight in order to win marketing wars. The Centurion Arms founder fights and wins in shooting wars, so this rail was designed to be battle ready first. 
The interior has strengthening ribs for mounting and rigidity. Lesser companies would have cut this out for significant weight and cost savings. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 5/23/2013 9:34:31 PM EDT
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Just got my 5.56 14" rail in the mail today. Looks great even not mounted. Pics will follow tomorrow when my vltor mur1a receiver comes in.
Now when are the rail covers being released? And what material are they polymer or G10? 
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Posted: 5/23/2013 10:57:23 PM EDT
[#45]
Originally Posted By andrewz71:
Just got my 5.56 14" rail in the mail today. Looks great even not mounted. Pics will follow tomorrow when my vltor mur1a receiver comes in.
Now when are the rail covers being released? And what material are they polymer or G10?
No ETA on the covers, they will be polymer. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/24/2013 2:44:59 PM EDT
[#46]
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By Dissident:
Originally Posted By Stickman:
Originally Posted By Dissident:
Any pics of a 12 on a 12.5" upper? Oddly enough I've got the parts next to me... Well....bring it on! Too many projects, not enough time.....
found any spare time yet?? even just a mock up..
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Posted: 5/24/2013 3:34:19 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MattNificent:
found any spare time yet?? even just a mock up..I'm waiting on something, hopefully it arrives soon. Trust me, you aren't forgotten. |
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Posted: 5/24/2013 11:49:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/25/2013 2:11:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jukeboxx13]
[#49]
Okay so I understand being right handed and using a thumb over bore grip you can activate the light at 1 o'clock, but does the front sight get in the way since its moved back like that? ETA; Excellent wallpaper. |
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Posted: 5/25/2013 2:14:11 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By weaponoutfitters: Originally Posted By chapperjoe: I think this is the best looking and most functional handgun I've ever ever seen. awesome job centurion. But f me, 280$ for a tube system? does it come with panels???? anything??? When Monty first floated the idea of a premium slick rail to me, with its own proprietary, and smarter mounting system... I thought he was crazy! However, the amount of thought he put into the design of the rail along with help from one of the designers who worked on the SCAR program, and the fact he refused to cut any corners with the production of the rail system really shows. There are many, many places he could have cut materials down to cut down on costs and and weight dramatically... but instead added material so that these rails would be a balance of both as light as possible, while being as strong as possible. It seems to me that many rails are being just thrown out there on the market with the goal of chasing light weight in order to win marketing wars. The Centurion Arms founder fights and wins in shooting wars, so this rail was designed to be battle ready first. https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/977604_419103678126098_1442790022_o.jpg The interior has strengthening ribs for mounting and rigidity. Lesser companies would have cut this out for significant weight and cost savings. Well said I am going to have to build myself a new upper. |
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