Skeletonized AR15's in the works...

[Bugsy732 1]

From recoil magazine:

 

X Products advises they are working they are now working on the “ultimate skeletonized AR15.” It is currently specced with a skeletonized Detroit Gun Works reciever, Timney Skeletonized trigger and X Products skeletonized X-15. They’re planning to use a 14″ Fortis Rev Forend, Mission First Tactical Minimalist Stock and Jess James skeletonized pistol grip. The receiver weighs just 6.6 oz.

 

As you can see, they are going for an “open” look. Seemingly obvious questions arise with regard to functionality in the face of detritus and weather, but there is no doubt it has aesthetic appeal.

 

Asked why they would build such a thing, X Products responded with “Why not?”

 

That seems as good an answer as any.

 

 

 

Read more: http://www.recoilweb.com/x-products-ultimate-skeletonized-ar15-38529.html#ixzz2rdvw1Wve

 

I dunno if I would get one... Just seems like too much material is missing.... On the other hand.. There is quite a bit of weight saved there.

[Vlad G 345]

Hell no. That's an AD waiting to happen with the exposed trigger bits. In fact that pretty much an idiotic thing to do.

[SgtToadette 59]

I think it would make a good wall hanger or instructional device, but beyond that it just seems stupid...

[blksheep 466]

Oh boy.

[High Exposure 5,664]

I concur. Hot garbage, unsafe garbage at that.

 

Also, there is a point of diminishing returns with weight savings on rifles. At some point while becoming less fatiguing to carry, it becomes fatiguing to shoot.

[SgtToadette 59]

Also, there is a point of diminishing returns with weight savings on rifles. At some point while becoming less fatiguing to carry, it becomes fatiguing to shoot.

 

That's not what Nutnfancy told me!

[xkon 0]

maybe for a pistol ar?

[mipafox 438]

Not surprising, Recoil Mag can suck a big bag of donk3! $@#^&@ Coc& Gobb1!^& #$@2 NAZI Fu(%35 A$$ M^N(@ Sideways!

 

I hope they move to Jersey.

[High Exposure 5,664]

That's not what Nutnfancy told me!

[Bully 749]

Aesthetically, very cool. Practically... I don't think that's the point. It's a design exercise.

 

Start looking at some of the "chopper" websites/blogs. Lots of that there. Glass oil tanks, Glass rocker boxes on "Shovel Head"s. All kind of useless nonsense. Looks super cool, though.

 

And, if all else fails, remember "Hater's gonna hate!"

 

C

[High Exposure 5,664]

I would much prefer this from an aesthetic/instructional standpoint:

 

http://www.superiorfirearmsllc.com/photo-gallery.html?view=album&album=5759918473376759377&page=1

 

[bhunted 887]

I concur. Hot garbage, unsafe garbage at that.

 

Also, there is a point of diminishing returns with weight savings on rifles. At some point while becoming less fatiguing to carry, it becomes fatiguing to shoot.

Could use it as a cooky cutter to make holiday shortbread cookies.

 

 

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[bhunted 887]

I would much prefer this from an aesthetic/instructional standpoint:

 

http://www.superiorfirearmsllc.com/photo-gallery.html?view=album&album=5759918473376759377&page=1

 

Like one of those pimp mobiles with the red brake shoes... Just needs LEDs.. Oh Snap! Gives me an idea!

Muhahaha!!! I'm gonna pimp da (semi)-auto!

 

 

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