So with all the recent hubbub from the shot show recently, the roomie and I have been spending a lot of time pouring over The Firearm Blog and the MAC channel, then discussing things of interest to one another.
The first thing we thought of was the recent announcement of multiple new calibers for the KRISS submachinegun/carbine. Now I've mentioned my experience with it before, and my verdict on it is still a resounding meh. However, it has proven popular enough to the company to continue development and offer multiple chamberings in the most popular pistol cartridges. You know, the ones that everyone else has already been doing for decades.
Now, we thought, "why don't these guys use this supposed recoil reducing system and actually use it for calibres that people often have recoil gripes with?" KRISS is constantly touting that their system can handle up to a .50 BMG, so why not put your money where your mouth is and develop a variant of your weapon chambered in something a bit more hefty, that other carbines don't offer? Something along the lines of .357 mag, .44 mag, or even 10mm Auto would really turn some heads at SHOT. I would also like to hear if they plan on making a rifle variant of their design. One that is in .308 or even 7.62x39 would be absolutely fascinating.
The roomie and I were also very impressed by Arsenal's new Strike One pistol. We both noted that there is a seriously untapped 10mm auto market out there that would really benefit from a Strike One chambered for it. Another 10mm option other than just the Glock 20 and Tanfoglio is always a good thing. Also, where's more info on that possible 10mm version of the Sarsilmaz K2?
Now for the things we wish we knew more about, that nobody mentioned about SHOT. First off, everyone and their dog is still excited about these newfangled so-called multi-caliber modular rifles. The ARX-160, ACR, SCAR, whatever HK pushes out these days, and the new (and quite nifty) MPAR 556 all got some real attention by people covering the show. However, nobody seems to acknowledge or even mention the fact that NONE of these rifles have ever released multiple calibres in any form to the public. The only one to do so still remains as a kind of unknown. Yeah, I'm talking about the Robinson Arms XCR again.
I'm kinda bummed that nobody mentioned that they were even there or what was new, considering it seems that's the only time Robinson Arms likes to talk to the public (seriously guys, restructure your worthless marketing dept and actually advertise! sheesh.)
Anyways, we had two really good ideas for those bums. One, they really need to come out with some pistol caliber conversion kits for the XCR. They already have a corner on the caliber conversion market for rifle cartridges, so why not sweeten the pot by jumping the freaking shark with it and do the standard 9mm, .40 and .45ACP?
Secondly, as good as the XCR is, they are really shooting themselves in the foot with their lower receiver. They need to either offer a second type of lower receiver that accepts all styles of AK magazines, or make the lower a two piece system, that can swap between AR and AK magwells at will.
Are we just being overly ambitious, or do you think these are sensible and feasible ideas?
The first thing we thought of was the recent announcement of multiple new calibers for the KRISS submachinegun/carbine. Now I've mentioned my experience with it before, and my verdict on it is still a resounding meh. However, it has proven popular enough to the company to continue development and offer multiple chamberings in the most popular pistol cartridges. You know, the ones that everyone else has already been doing for decades.
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| Image blatantly ripped from TFB |
The roomie and I were also very impressed by Arsenal's new Strike One pistol. We both noted that there is a seriously untapped 10mm auto market out there that would really benefit from a Strike One chambered for it. Another 10mm option other than just the Glock 20 and Tanfoglio is always a good thing. Also, where's more info on that possible 10mm version of the Sarsilmaz K2?
Now for the things we wish we knew more about, that nobody mentioned about SHOT. First off, everyone and their dog is still excited about these newfangled so-called multi-caliber modular rifles. The ARX-160, ACR, SCAR, whatever HK pushes out these days, and the new (and quite nifty) MPAR 556 all got some real attention by people covering the show. However, nobody seems to acknowledge or even mention the fact that NONE of these rifles have ever released multiple calibres in any form to the public. The only one to do so still remains as a kind of unknown. Yeah, I'm talking about the Robinson Arms XCR again.
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| Still one of the best. |
Anyways, we had two really good ideas for those bums. One, they really need to come out with some pistol caliber conversion kits for the XCR. They already have a corner on the caliber conversion market for rifle cartridges, so why not sweeten the pot by jumping the freaking shark with it and do the standard 9mm, .40 and .45ACP?
Secondly, as good as the XCR is, they are really shooting themselves in the foot with their lower receiver. They need to either offer a second type of lower receiver that accepts all styles of AK magazines, or make the lower a two piece system, that can swap between AR and AK magwells at will.
Are we just being overly ambitious, or do you think these are sensible and feasible ideas?
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