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    Quote Originally Posted by Warp View Post
    What advantage is provided by the takedown pin(s) being .030 longer?
    The BAD EPS pins being a little longer makes it a little easier to take your rifle down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toddler View Post
    The BAD EPS pins being a little longer makes it a little easier to take your rifle down.
    Is that something people typically have difficulty with?

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    Wow.

    Shots of preparation H all around. And some saline solution for all the sandy vagina.

    Jesus guys, let this one shake out. Two people on this whole forum have access to one of these rifles. At least stay judgement, good or bad, till they are vetted a little more. I am interested in innovation and want to see how this goes.

    But I own a piston AR too so I am an outcast leper...
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    See you soon, AC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Warp View Post
    Is that something people typically have difficulty with?
    Some do, some don't. Hence the affinity for the attention paid to the fit and finish of this rifle. Looking forward to hearing more about the new offerings as well.
    Last edited by FIGJAM; 08-22-14 at 19:33.

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    Quote Originally Posted by texasjim View Post
    Hi guys... Jim Hodge here. Been around this industry a long time. Consulted for various manufactures for more than a dozen years, most of which you are familiar with. Decided to give up traveling abroad, and stay home and build a company. The AU MOD 1 is my first offering to the commercial market. I have been building carbines for more than a decade for a small cult following, ie teammates, and associates. I looked at building my MOD 1 as if I could play king for a day, and assemble the nicest rifle someone would be proud to own.

    For most companies in this industry, outsourcing is very prevalent. The difference is the acceptance of manufacturing technique, error, and spec. For example, BCG's, there are a finite number of trusted manufactures. Most major 07s still source from a small number of trusted sources. Another example, say one wants a CHF barrel, there are two main options, FN & DD. With my resources on my initial offering, I can effect change a little at a time. The change I targeted in the MOD 1 was quality, and some geometry integrated in my upper and lower receivers. My level of acceptance with what I can control falls into tolerance, and assembly. Be that as it may, I am not trying to win you over, I am just trying to build the nicest, most reliable carbine regardless of cost.

    To the spec:
    16" CHF, 1/7, CL, pinned mid gas barrel
    158 and sometimes 9310 bolts, all shot peened, and MP tested with M16 carriers
    Geissele SMR handguard
    Tight side of mil-spec upper and lower receivers
    ALG hammer and trigger
    Bar stock reversible selector (not investment cast)
    Bar Stock F/A (not investment cast)
    Enhanced pivot and take down pins
    Impact extruded receiver ext
    Enhanced bolt stop
    H buffer with tuned spring
    Magpul MOE+ grip! and CTR stock with enhanced butt pad
    Gunfighter CH
    SS roll pins, not spring pins

    From a manufacturing process....
    Each rifle is assembled from start to finish by one person. Great pride and care goes into each build, as once a sub assembly is finished, two other sets of eyes are providing QC before the next portion is started. Often times our uppers require a thermal fit before final torque of the barrel nut. Proper staking, as well as alignment of rec-ext we go crazy over. The rifles are then fired and cleaned before packaging.

    As for feedback from professional end users, just ask around. It is not my place to single any individual or team out out of respect.

    No it's not an inexpensive carbine, nor will I apologize or belittle anyone on justification for the value. It's an expensive gun to build pure and simple. Parts, labor, shipping, FET, etc... It all adds up. I appreciate, and get why guys favor one brand over another, hell I have 6 KACs, handful of Jonny's guns, and a crap ton of Colts. I see the merits and faults in all. Not trying to sell you on my brand, cause it is not for everyone, but if your in the market I would appreciate an honest look.

    If you have any questions, please call anytime, and I will do my best to accommodate.

    Cheers,
    Jim Hodge
    Jim thanks for taking the time to post and answer some of our questions. Dig'n the roll mark/logo and from a graphic design standpoint the web site rocks.

    Look forward to seeing more of your product in the future. A couple of questions if I may, I noticed your rifles come with A2 muzzle devies. I assume this is due in part to your military customers, any of your clients using any of the whiz bang devices on their guns or things pretty standard with the A2s? Also is there a demand in your circles for a Key Mod RIS?
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    Seems like a very nice and expensive rifle. Seems like the designer intended it to be a very nice expensive rifle. I'd love to have one. Might not buy one, but it's not all that different from a 2.5k noveske gen III.

    Having owned a 2.5k noveske and a 2k kac. I can say while the noveske was in no way a technically better or more efficient rifle, (in fact based on bolt life it is probably less efficient) it definitely had a better fit and finish. I would equate "fit and finish" to sexy appeal. (Hence the female marketing theme). It's more than just "tight upper and lower fit".

    I am for one am always excited to see a new entry into the market as an AR fan and general blue blooded American capitalist. Especially one from a guy with what seems like a lot of industry cred and thumbs up from guys like F2S, M4guru and SMG.

    Sure they are doing the guy a solid with some positive reviews, that what friends are 4. Kind of like when Larry Vickers say the VP9 is the best new gun out. Take it for what it's worth.

    Money talks and BS walks my friends!

    Happy Friday ya'all. I hope you have a great weekend.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FIGJAM View Post
    Some do, some don't. Hence the afinity for the attention paid to the fit and finish of this rifle. Looking forward to hearing more about it.
    I've been told it's quite difficult to operate the take down pins while wearing gloves like our kids are using overseas. Even as little as 0.030 longer pins would make it easier to op the pins.

    My only question about the HD product is how dependable and consistent it is. Does it perform up to spec under the full range of temps? (-30F-110F here in Wisconsin)

    Inspiring shooter confidence is one of the hidden "products" sold by firearm manufacturers. Product quality leads to product/customer confidence.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    But you should have enough mags that you don't need to see a grief councelor if you destroy or damage one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Warp View Post
    Is that something people typically have difficulty with?
    Some do I guess, I don't have a set.

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    what confuses me is, what is the end result...seriously, for the extra money and time spent on exact clearance and stricter tolerances...what do I get? Is it inherently more accurate, last longer, more reliable, and how much more so?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TomMcC View Post
    I may be the only one here who thinks this, but using a "porn" whore to advertise this product is a huge "no thanks I'll never buy your rifle".
    1. She's an adult performer, not a whore.

    2. Though she may not be the person who would lend credibility to a firearm, in this day and age, having her as a model is mild by today's standards. (In order to remain competitive, Bushmaster is planning on releasing a Ron Jeremy carbine).

    3. I suspect that the woman in the photo is a reflection of SMGlee's other industry connections and photography.

    4. SMGLee has an outside acting career, including a several season stint where he played Lloyd in the HBO Series Entourage:




    5. In the interest of fair disclosure, I sometimes work as a Steve Buscemi impersonator.

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