SHOT Show 2015 Pictures (From SMGLee)

[scooter22]

What are the chances of the MCX being better than the 556 in terms of quality?

[RHINOWSO]

Interested in the MPX... The scopes look bulky and heavy, with turrets too tall, ala old school Leopold stuff.

Suppressors seem fat, but I guess it's required for better suppression?

I'll take a wait and see approach for a couple years on their scopes and suppressors, but have an MPX on order.

[jpmuscle]

Anyone else getting a torpedo vibe from the suppressor?

[texasjim]

The standard side ping-pong paddle bolt release looks like it would interfere with installing a standard milspec upper? I'm looking at the relief in the Hodge upper to accommodate it, thoughts?

Interested in final specs being released, as well as price.

My forgings are all reverse compatible to mil spec. The reason for the relief, is that in my upper, I have added approx 1/32 of OD mass in the round to stiffen the upper receiver.

My right side bolt release is just that...only a release. Designed that way for my preference to keep locking a bolt to the rear a fine motor skill.

Specs have been posted in various blogs, but to sum it up, AlLi upper, lower, and handguard. CHF CL 1/7 barrel mid gas with pined block, ALG QMS, M16 BCG all done right MP, HPT etc..., ambi c/h, Norgon, Ti barrel nut, basically operating system is the same as my Mod 1, but with my forgings, and Handguard . Weight with a 16" barrel is 6.37, 14.5 6.25. Price is going to at or around 2600ish.... Most of my MOD 2's are accounted for due to testing, I have very few semi versions out, most of which are select fire. Have material orders and PO's cut for the commercial market. I am humbled in y'all's interest.

Cheers,

Jim Hodge

[jpmuscle]

Will uppers and lowers be available separately down the road or just complete rifles only?

[texasjim]

Will uppers and lowers be available separately down the road or just complete rifles only?

Yes they will be...eventually. Will start with sets in 7075, then migrate to AlLi.

Jim

[jpmuscle]

Yes they will be...eventually. Will start with sets in 7075, then migrate to AlLi.

Jim

Nice. Much obliged.

[SMGLee]

CMMG basically shorten a 308 carbine and created the 7.62 carbine. Genius to say the least!














Cutting down a 308 carrier to fit the new receiver




Notice how much beefier the CMMG bolt compared to the standard 7.62 bolt from the rest of the industry.

[SMGLee]

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