The debut of the patent-pending "FIREARM CONTROL DEVICE"

[The Cat]

I think I'm down for one of these when they become available.

[steelonsteel]

So in essence this is an external version of what the AXTS A-DAC 15 lower does?

Theoretically, if there ever WERE a problem with this type of set up, the external device would be easier to service than an internal, and also could be easily removed. thoughts on that?

[g5m]

How about posting a website address with the Rev Eng signature or forum member info or in the thread here a bit?
I found it once but now that this product is close to being available y'all need to be easy to contact.

[Quiet-Matt]

g5m,

Here's a link to their Web Page

On there an e-mail address is listed for James, perhaps that might be a quicker route to reach him. james@areveng.com

-Matt


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[ChicagoTex]

So in essence this is an external version of what the AXTS A-DAC 15 lower does?

Theoretically, if there ever WERE a problem with this type of set up, the external device would be easier to service than an internal, and also could be easily removed. thoughts on that?

It's not clear if you're looking for thoughts specifically from A REV ENG or just generally, but my thinking is that the FCD is an all-around better device for two crucials reasons:
1. It is easily removed/replaced/serviced
2. It doesn't require another spring (the A-DAC uses a spring and detent)

In fairness though, there is a potential downside to the FCD's external nature - it theoretically makes it more vulnerable to damage from dropping, catching, being shot(!) etc. Whether or not that's a real concern will only bear out in testing, however.

[GTifosi]

So in essence this is an external version of what the AXTS A-DAC 15

Theoretically, if there ever WERE a problem with this type of set up, the external device would be easier to service than an internal, and also could be easily removed. thoughts on that?

As opposed to being a specific receiver from a specific manufacturer, the FCD has worked on all the different brand receivers its been tried on thus far.
Or at least no-one has come forward to say it didn't fit.
That alone makes it as effective as, but radically more cost effective than, a single manufacturers whole receiver using that manufacturers parts exclusively.
If I'm looking at the pricing right, it's roughly around 2 to 1 for the FCD vs the AXTS

it theoretically makes it more vulnerable to damage from dropping, catching, being shot(!) etc.

Dropping might be a thing if it hits just right, but I don't see catching on stuff to be an issue. There's just not that kind of pointy hanging protruding type corners or edges on it.
AFA being shot, the receiver would likely be ruined along with the device. Hell of a shot if it did take one right in the FCD though.

[ChicagoTex]

Dropping might be a thing if it hits just right, but I don't see catching on stuff to be an issue. There's just not that kind of pointy hanging protruding type corners or edges on it.
AFA being shot, the receiver would likely be ruined along with the device. Hell of a shot if it did take one right in the FCD though.

To be clear, I wasn't so much expressing real concerns I have as just thinking of things that COULD potentially be downsides of the external design (which you and I seem to agree pale in comparison to the obvious benefits of cost/serviceability).

To put another way: I'm 75% sure I'll buy an FCD (a number that'll increase at least another 20% after third party testing is finished and results are as I expect them to be), I'm 95% sure I WON'T buy an AXTS.

[snakedoctor]

Are the FCD's still available for purchase?

[AKDoug]

No. Website is gone. I heard, but cannot confirm, he was sued for some sort of patent infringement.