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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.
Last edited by NeoNeanderthal; 07-24-13 at 13:07.
Interesting. What is Noveske claiming about KeyMod that varies from VLTOR and BCM?
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.
Do you know what alloy they are using? Hopefully this isn't a play on the fact that 6061/7075 are alloyed with magnesium.
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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