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    This rifle interests me as well. I look forward to hearing more about it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MistWolf View Post
    An AR with receivers forged from a lighter stronger alloy, manufactured under the aegis of a man like Jim Hodge? Yes, please
    I also can't wait to try one out.

    "Addressing the problem of shootings by ban or confiscation of non-criminal's guns is like addressing the problem of rape by chopping off the Johnson of everyone who DIDN't rape anyone while not only leaving the rapists' equipment intact, but giving them free viagra to boot." --Me

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    Quote Originally Posted by jerrysimons View Post
    The only competition to the AU Mod 2 is Knight's SR15, IMO.
    In regards to what?

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    Some people might. But, remember the Costa/LaRue guns were limited edition. Also, the AR market is in bad shape and there are companies dumping BCG's, lowers, barrels, etc... on the market everywhere. The outlook at the NASGW was not good.

    Quote Originally Posted by 03scgt View Post
    If people will pay 4k for a Costa larue you'd be crazy to think people wouldnt pay 2k for this.I think if this comes out around 1650-1700$ street price it'll be a winner once some reviews gets posted.


    I think at 2k it's got too much competition with the sr15.



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    With the exception of the Aluminum Lithium, there is nothing innovative and new about this rifle. Even the leaked weight of close to 6lbs. is a joke considering the hype over the weight savings and strength from using Aluminum Lithium.

    Tuned GI trigger again? ALG QMS again...
    Ambi lower? Never been done before... also appears to only be mag release?
    Lightweight? Good God who hasn't done this? V7 has a great lightweight upper that's only 7.7 oz.
    Titanium nick-nacks? V7 again.
    M-LOK handguard? Keymod thanks you for this because it can now say 'hey, at least I'm not M-LOK'. Neither keymode nor m-lok solve anything that wasn't already solved with customozable rail addition ability. Keymod has BCM advantage of using Aluminum magnesium material for lighter weight is about it.
    Extruded buffer tube!? Mind blowing! Never heard of it.
    Enhanced BCG? Lightweight cutout bcg is now good here and new?
    Generic 1/7 CHF CL mid gas barrel. No profile listed. Respectable, but again, nit new or innovative.


    so we are left with weight and rollmark. Weight has been and can be beaten easily, rollmarks now matter more than ever here so you get that one.

    No thanks.


    Thankfully I can critically assess these things instead of blindly defending my new circle exercising friend(s) by making excusses, assumptions and browbeating others that question.
    Last edited by ColtSeavers; 10-22-14 at 19:18.

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    We get it, you won't be buying one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R.O.U.S. View Post
    Is Mega Machine at all involved with this? I feel like I recognize some of the visual queues.
    Actually if you go to the Hodge Defense website and scroll down to the bottom you'll see the Mega arms logo.

    Ignoring the noise in this thread, i'm certainly intrigued by what I see. That's not to say I'll be purchasing one without a more in-depth look, but still i'll give Hodge credit for utilizing newer materials with the strongest manufacturing processes to make a competitive fighting rifle rifle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    The owner of the company is an extremely well connected guy that has done consulting work in the firearms industry for a very long time. Every person I respect knows him.

    I have only talked to him on the phone one time, but was impressed with his knowledge (doesn't happen often in this industry) and his interest to IMPROVE the AR platform. We need more people like this I think.


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    Thanks for clarifying Grant, it's much appreciated. After being able to read his humble responses over in the other thread and with your clarification, I'm interested in seeing what his experience brings us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by turnburglar View Post
    ... Does anyone want or need a stronger receiver? Besides a 249 meeting an mrap door, Iv never seen the metals on any milspecrifle fail under normal use.

    ***This line just reminded me of a photo that made my Instagram feed yesterday:

    http://instagram.com/p/uUA7mSpcPT/?modal=true

    shrek.jpg

    Don't know the specifics of what Shrek broke here, but it was just a reminder that... stuff breaks. Stronger is better, lighter is better, but agreed: It's a pretty rare day when AR receivers *break*. Far less dramatic, but weaker materials can go a little egg shaped though in the pin holes, etc. though.



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    Quote Originally Posted by MorphCross View Post
    Actually if you go to the Hodge Defense website and scroll down to the bottom you'll see the Mega arms logo.

    Ignoring the noise in this thread, i'm certainly intrigued by what I see. That's not to say I'll be purchasing one without a more in-depth look, but still i'll give Hodge credit for utilizing newer materials with the strongest manufacturing processes to make a competitive fighting rifle rifle.
    That is good to know. Mega has a good reputation, and are local so I like that a lot.

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