Posted: 5/16/2014 2:57:05 AM EDT
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Got this in a couple weeks ago. I'm pretty happy about it. First off, I picked up the AR Mod from vapor-hub.com for $180, and I have to say shipping was quick and problem free. They also offer a few RDAs with black top caps as add ons (I picked up an Igo-w5 with mine) as well as magnetic button and silver plated brass contact upgrades. The nitty gritty: Before anyone asks, the rails are not functional. Ask me how I know.  All stainless steel save the adjustable brass contacts, delrin insulator in the top and what appears to be a rubber o ring in the bottom. It also comes with an authentication dog tag with the serial number stamped on it.
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The threads are MASSIVE and sharp. 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 turns and it's on. Not much chance of cross threading on this thing.  </a>" />
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The body is hefty and solid as you might imagine. Serial number is stamped on one side.  </a>" />
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Top cap is adjustable. This is also the only spot I've seen so far with any finish issues, this is possibly user error as I tend to gorilla grip everything ever. Time will tell.  </a>" />
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The button is also adjustable, non locking, and can be adjusted from recessed to flush fitting (could also be adjusted to be a bit proud, but why do that?).  </a>" />
In its original configuration, the throw is very light and short. I also ordered the magnetic upgrade as well for about $8 IIRC. With the magnet the throw become a good deal stiffer. I have run into a sparse few misfires with the magnets, none so far with the spring. I do like that the button is octagonal and can't spin out of the button assembly. Original spring disassembled:  </a>" />
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Connectivity is pretty much ridiculous. I'm seeing about .2-.4 voltage drop consistently with the plain brass contacts. With silver plated ones it can only get better.  </a>" />
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All in all I'm very pleased with it. It's a little too chunky for me to carry around throughout the day, I've got a Magneto I can beat up for that purpose. I find it works perfectly for sitting at home in my chair. It comes in at 6.6 oz, 1" wide, 4.2" tall. I appreciate this the same way I do my ZT knives, very nice, very functional, very high quality, very big and heavy. With a black Tobecco KFL+:  </a>" />
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Thanks for the great write up and pics. I so wanted to pull the trigger on this but if I have to upgrade a switch on a $180 mod I am out. That bish should be butter smoooth for that kind of dough.
I have that same igo-w and use it often. I love how it looks and performs on my black nemmy. |
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Thanks for the great write up and pics. I so wanted to pull the trigger on this but if I have to upgrade a switch on a $180 mod I am out. That bish should be butter smoooth for that kind of dough. I have that same igo-w and use it often. I love how it looks and performs on my black nemmy. I would actually suggest that you don't get the magnet at first as that's the only place I've had any problem at all (a small one in my opinion). I can fire the spring with my pinky all day, but with the magnet is stiff enough to be middle or ring finger only. Yeah, the magnet is a little smoother but the spring is very nice as well. I actually swap them back and forth when I feel like tinkering with something. |
