Quoted: Man hearing that I will be able to get the QCB in 6.5 just made my week, thanks guys. I was affraid that I was going to have to compromise on caliber and not be able to get what I really wanted. Oh and Tom can you give us any specifics on the modular lower for example price, release date, and exactly what calibers will be available.
Thanks Adam
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Adam,
The price and release date will be set sometime this week, according to what I've been told by Mack, up at the MGI factory.
There is a small amount of product in stock right now, and there are some decisions being made about price points, and the way the product will be "bundled" for best results.
At this time, the most recent information about the bundling of the product, is that the Modular Lower will be sold as a complete lower receiver package, with a full standard lower parts kit, and pistol grip, and collapsible carbine buttstock, and with the AR15 magwell only.
Then the AK magwell will be sold separately, in a "caliber conversion parts" category.
The modified bolt carrier for use with the AK mags will be also put under that category, as will all the future magwells.
The reasoning behind this concept is that it can keep the initial cost in the "more affordable" range, by not adding every conceivable part into the initial bundle. We're projecting selling a fully complete lower with a removeable AR15 magwell at a price range that is commensurate with a top quality flagship product, and it is not going to be a "bargain basement" price. That gives an entry level that is higher than any normal complete lower, but it is not "out of sight". Then, when people want to use the caliber change options, they can do so by purchasing the magwells and accessories that my be pertinent to that particular caliber change kit. Anyone who wants to buy it all at once, can also do that, in an "a la carte" fashion, Also, we didn't want to "force" anyone to buy the AK magwell, if they didn't plan to use that one, and were holding out for the other caliber-change magwell kits.
The initial calibers will be anything that normally will work with mags which will go into an AR15 magwell. The first "caliber change" magwell(available at initial release too) will be the AK47/74 magwell(and the modded bolt carrier, and other parts). Other magwells for caliber conversions will follow.
Essentially, we are marketing this item as a premium product. We're doing that because it IS a premium product, and has features and capabilities that are beyond anything out there for an AR15. However, we are trying to make the price within reach for people to buy. It's a fine line to walk. Our development costs for this product were very high. We won't even break-even until quite a large number of them are sold.