Did anybody Make it buy Magpul's display? What is this MASADA I'm hearing about?
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Did anybody Make it buy Magpul's display? What is this MASADA I'm hearing about?
Well I am here and the coolest thing I have seen to date is the new Magpul, gas piston AR!!!! Think of the SCAR L, but even lighter! Amazing to say the least. The weapon should retail for around $1,400. If this weapon is reliable, they will blow the gas piston market out of the water. The LW's of the world might as well quit IMHO.
The Magpul mag is nice as well and seems very strong. I tried to crush it and saw someone jumping on it with no problems.
LT did not show up with the Mono system (bummer). VLTOR's new flip up sight is kick ass to say the least. The POF with the VLTOR VIS is very nice as well and their .308 is going to sell I think.
The new and improved Specter Dr was out and they seemed to make some good improvements in it. the eye relief and FOV still seem to be a problem IMHO.
The HK 45 is nice and can see me getting one. The Glock 21SF is just OK to me and was more excited about the the S&W M&P than anything.
The Colt M5 is very nice and they have a couple variations that will be cool I think.
Trijicon is keeping tight lipped about their TR21 with a BDC. They hinted that they might show it off at shot, but are still hiding it from public view. They did reliease a new small reflex optic (like the JPoint) with an 8MOA dot. It is fairly priced and should sell well.
Aimpoint came out with two new optics. The M4 and a small tubed bast dot (little bette than a Dr Optic). The M4's claim to fame is that it uses AA batts and has better run time than the current M3! The down side is that you have to use their propriatary mount (which is included). In the future, I am sure ccmpanies like LT will make a mount for it. I believe that price for the M4 will be approaching the $800 range.
SureFire showed off their new LED's that utilze the newest LED technology from a company called CREE. To give you an idea on how bright these are, a L1 puts out 30 Lumens. The new L1 with the CREE LED, puts out 65 Lumens for over an HOUR! That's right, one CR123A is putting out 65 Lumen for over an hour (amazing). They will also be putting the CREE LED's in their L5, U2 and K2. This will geatly increase their Lumens output.
The EOTech 557 is nice with the BDC and the side controls. The two EOTech Magnifiers are nice and have a wide FOVV(much better than th Aimpoint version). The magnifiers come with on of two mounts. A fixed mount or the Samson flip mount. I am not crazy about either, and am hoping that LT makes something for it in the future.
CProducts showed off their 32rd 9mm mag and it is fantastic to say the least. They will own the 9mm mag marktet with this.
That is all for now and will report some more tomorrow!
C4
Will the Magpul work on a normal AR lower?
Grant,
Any ideas on pricing for the EoTech magnifiers?
I can't believe Surefire is actually up to speed on CREE XR-E LEDs! Great news.
I'm jonesin' for a TR21 with a "better" reticle. I'm not a triangle fan.
-55
ETA: Thank God Glock didn't go with that crossbolt safety.
Zak, I am pretty sure it did. Will go back tomorrow and double check. It is the cat's ass!
55, the EOTech magnifiers come with a mount, so you have to keep that in mind when looking at the prices. I have not seen the MAP price list yet for 2007 (as EOTech raised their prices 5%), but would think that one could get into a 3X with the Samson flip mount for around the $450-$480 range.
C4
Almost forgot, LMT is coming out with their own Gas Piston system for the MRP! You will be able to buy the MPR with the gas system (installed at the factory) and buy a kit if you already have an MRP!
C4
A Magpul gas piston AR! Hell yeah Magpul. :eek:
Grant, you compared it to the SCAR L, so am I correct in assuming it is monolithic? Pretty soon they're going to have all bases covered. Stocks, grips, uppers, lowers, etc.
Also, is $1400 for the upper alone I take it?
I have alot more questions reguarding the Magpul booth alone, but I'll contain myself until pics arrive. :cool:
Thanks for keeping us outsiders updated Grant. :D
Magpul Gas-Piston???
Oh sweet mama :D
grant if you make eotechs booth again tell dennis i have his venison waiting fo him :D and i wish i could be there
I just put my wife on notice that we will not be taking any vacations this year. :)
In other news, here is a picture of the Masada:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i8...g?t=1168561864