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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    Yes, but when used in its traditional "Rep" manner, it implies that they do not know what they are talking about.


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    +1, when used in this industry. "Rep" has a very specific meaning.

    I understand it seems to be the status quo for online forums, but perhaps we should actually wait until the rail is out, or at least details are released, before we try to dissect it

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    Wow, didn't mean to start a shit storm. Wasn't trying to imply that the rail would sell for under 200. Just saying if they were some how able to do that they would dominate the market.

    Also, wasn't trying to spread rumors about features just rebutting people saying they can't imagine how it could be revolutionary by listing some things bcm could easily be putting into the rail.

    Both paul and LAV are pretty stoked about the rail so I am quite confident it will at least be extremely interesting. Has anyone ever seen LAV run a ff tube rail? I haven't, so I'm hoping this one is something special. Plus I'm in the market for a new rail.
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    It's a shot in the dark ... I have a better chance of guessing when my wife will be mad for no reason.
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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    It is nearly impossible to have a rail made out of a Magnesium Alloy, that is lighter than the competition, has Distr/Dealer pricing levels and retail at $200 or below. So people can forget about that fantasyland!




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    Well put Grant. I am sure it will be priced fairly, But a lot of people want to have top of the line gear and pay bushmaster prices.

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    BCM on a Bushmaster budget?

    Quote Originally Posted by colthpd15 View Post
    Well put Grant. I am sure it will be priced fairly, But a lot of people want to have top of the line gear and pay bushmaster prices.
    98% Sarcastic. 100% Overthinking things and making up reasons for buying a new firearm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WickedWillis View Post
    BCM on a Bushmaster budget?
    Not BCM. Just the certain people who cry about the price of gear.

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    I was referencing the champagne on a beer budget saying, nvm.
    Quote Originally Posted by colthpd15 View Post
    Not BCM. Just the certain people who cry about the price of gear.
    98% Sarcastic. 100% Overthinking things and making up reasons for buying a new firearm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WickedWillis View Post
    I was referencing the champagne on a beer budget saying, nvm.
    My bad brother. Its been a long day. I misread your post. You hit the nail on the head.

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    New BCM rail

    Quote Originally Posted by gesundheit View Post

    P.S. Noveske's description of Keymod development does not jive with what BCM rep has listed in this thread. But that may be a topic for another thread.
    Interesting. What is Noveske claiming about KeyMod that varies from VLTOR and BCM?


    Quote Originally Posted by nml View Post

    How is the "different" material lighter and how is it "different" from say, an aluminum alloy? What are some great rails on the market under $200?
    It was mentioned in this thread that the new Magnesium-whatever is lighter than Aluminum Alloy. It's different, based on what's been stated, because its a different material that is lighter. If this is true (I've seen no reason to think its a lie) than it is an improvement over what's on the market.

    Off the top of my head, the Troy TRX, the TRX Alpha / Bravo, the VTAC, the VTAC Alpha / Bravo, the Apex gator tube rail, and my personal favorite - the Midwest Gen 2 Super Slim are all tube style hand guards that come in around or under $200 while being quality choices. I'm sure I've missed a bunch.

    I think Grant killed any hopes of the rail being under $200 though. Being a little familiar with how BCM actually leaves room for dealers to make money, and the fact it's made in the US... I'm perfectly fine with it being $200+. It was an arbitrary number being used by NeoNeanderthal anyways to make a point that BCM generally prices their stuff really competitively.

    Anyone know more about the material being used? To me, that's the most interesting part about this rail system.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CQC.45 View Post
    +1, when used in this industry. "Rep" has a very specific meaning.
    Reading too much into 'rep'. Sales rep or product rep is a specific meaning. Rep is just short for representative which any employee, including the owner, at BCM is.

    Reading 'BCM rep' as selling him short is silly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    It is nearly impossible to have a rail made out of a Magnesium Alloy, that is lighter than the competition, has Distr/Dealer pricing levels and retail at $200 or below. So people can forget about that fantasyland!

    C4
    Do you know what alloy they are using? Hopefully this isn't a play on the fact that 6061/7075 are alloyed with magnesium.

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve S. View Post
    It was mentioned in this thread that the new Magnesium-whatever is lighter than Aluminum Alloy. It's different, based on what's been stated, because its a different material that is lighter. If this is true (I've seen no reason to think its a lie) than it is an improvement over what's on the market.

    Anyone know more about the material being used? To me, that's the most interesting part about this rail system.
    The material type is very interesting. While magnesium alloys do not cost much more than aluminum, the special tooling and machining environments are more expensive. Another consideration is how they are going to finish it. Hard coat anodizing is off the list.

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