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    Seriously naysayers? I think many of you are just looking for a whipping boy.
    What is so ambiguous about the details in the SS post?
    -Forged Aluminum-lithium: lighter, stronger, high corrosion resistance; allows for thicker reciever walls that yield even higher strength returns over 7075 aluminum by allowing for more material while still coming in at the same weight as 7075 receivers. Al-Li alone is stronger without the added dimensions.
    -Ti barrel nut: stronger, lighter.
    -Brilliant rail design: ergonomics unparralled. I have held it, It does not feel like a sheet metal tube like my NSRs and KMRs. -patent pending, innovative rail lock up method: locks rock solid to barrel nut
    -Ambi controls
    -Premium parts selection
    -Obsessive quality in assembly and component material selection

    There is no doubt serious design improvemts are going into the AU Mod 2.

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    This Mod 2 is using materials which are designed to reduce weight without sacrificing strength. New tech that is moving the industry forward. Besides, it's not like the Mod 1 was anything over the top in price compared to some of the other boutique rifles on the market. Comparing it to Travis Haley's BCM and Chris Costa's Larue rifles the Mod 1 seems like a reasonably priced rifle. Looking at the cost and quality of the components it comes with, and the fact it's made by a small shop should weigh into your decision as to whether or not it's worth $2,000. I spent that much money on a BCM SOPMOD Block II clone rifle. And that doesn't include the optic or weapon light.

    This forum seems to be sliding down the hill with regard to the quality of posts, and the Hodge threads are perfect examples of it.

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    Hodge Defense AU Mod 2

    These rifles are using higher end parts that will obviously add to the price.

    Bar stock machined pins, forward assist, safety, etc.
    Geissele rails and triggers
    Very high precision upper and lower receivers for a quality fit

    It's not like he is using no name products and passing it off as high quality like some boutique rifles have been. He is using quality parts and going above and beyond with regard to fit and finish.

    It would be nice to have a discussion about these rifles without the threads getting locked when people start throwing their own crap around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColtSeavers View Post
    As you can see in the provided instructional video, just like Hodge's rifles, the Ultimate HiPoint is no ordinary HiPoint. Or have you yourself handled one to be able to come to this conclusion? I am providing additional accoutrement for the discerning operator.



    Isn't there also a rule about not personally attacking others by doing such things as name calling? Isn't it ironic how that doesn't seem to stem the flow of posters doing it anyway?
    If you don't know anything about the company, owner or rifle, it is is best to not speak.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    If you don't know anything about the company, owner or rifle, it is is best to not speak.

    C4

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    Can you enlighten the rest of us who aren't "in the know"?
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    Quote Originally Posted by CodeRed30 View Post
    Can you enlighten the rest of us who aren't "in the know"?
    If you can sift through the BS the previous thread had some good info in it.

    https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...-money-can-buy

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    If you can't help yourselves to read I don't think anybody "in the know" will be able to enlighten you. Details have been published, make your own judgements, but stop with the whining that rightful information has been withheld from you. Some are too busy scoffing at a new company to see what is in front of them.

    I think the question of necessary receiver strength is worth asking, the popularity on the Vltor MUR and how it has fared in documented kabooms is enough to convince me of the benefits of added strength of either material or dimensions. In the case of the AU Mod 2 it is both where you have a huge increase in strength with no weight increase.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JBecker 72 View Post
    If you can sift through the BS the previous thread had some good info in it.

    https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...-money-can-buy
    Thanks man.

    Quote Originally Posted by jerrysimons View Post
    If you can't help yourselves to read I don't think anybody "in the know" will be able to enlighten you. Details have been published, make your own judgements, but stop with the whining that rightful information has been withheld from you. Some are too busy scoffing at a new company to see what is in front of them.
    Please, do point to where I was whining. No luck? Didn't think so. I don't think my question was directed to you, so you can keep that smartass response to yourself next time.
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    @CodeRed30:

    Ease off the gas, I think he was referring to ColtSeavers.
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    FIRST AND LAST WARNING. ANY MORE BULLSHIT AND IT'S MILLER TIME. Discuss why it's the best thing since St. Louis ribs, or the worst thing since the Yugo. It would be helpful to ask pointed questions or make valid observations.



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