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Originally Posted by bbotts77
Actually Ando brought up the carbon fiber mod in his post, so it may have started out as CF = center feed, but it morphed into CF = carbon fiber. :ninja:
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Originally Posted by bbotts77
Actually Ando brought up the carbon fiber mod in his post, so it may have started out as CF = center feed, but it morphed into CF = carbon fiber. :ninja:
Ya if you read my postt again I differentiated the 2 a little better and BE was talking about the barrels
What exactly are you planning on making?Quote:
Originally Posted by Xmagterror
Ah right. Makes me wonder if BE was talking about center feed modding barrels or carbon fiber modding bodies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ando
Is it? Because I thought this all came about when the aluminum Minimag bodies were made, and people (myself included) mentioned that if the same thing could be done except with a front that looks like the classic RT body we'd be more interested. Nothing about upgrading a classic RT, just getting that body working with an AM/MM or X-valve.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ando
This ^^ is exactly why it was suggested in the Minimag thread awhile back.Quote:
Originally Posted by OPBN
That's what I think some people are confused about. XMT is talking about making either a CRT body that accepts an X valve, but will only fit on CRT lowers or a CRT replacement body that will utilize a CRT valve and lowers. This isn't a body that is simply styled after the CRT to fit non-CRT lowers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Justus
oh woops. i guess i missunderstood?Quote:
Originally Posted by bbotts77
My plan is to make centerfeed, cocker threaded bodies to fit the classic rt.....there will be two versions.......x valve and stock rt valve. And later on make a body just like the ule minimag one i did but wth the rt style front...to fit all other automags.
Not really interested in carbon fiber...just adds expense and time to make them.
Not talking about carbon fiber backs. Just make the backs like the CF mod but in a classic RT and in a regular ULE style in aluminum.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xmagterror
That would kill 2 birds with one stone using one body
I'm going to suggest that classic RT owners (at least speaking for myself) are not so concerned about weight savings. I would like to be able to use centerfeed bodies (preferably with common threading for feednecks), autococker threads, and proper detents. I am not so concerned about weight.
Exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lohman446
A classic RT with a ULE body (vert feed angel feedneck and detents, cocker threaded).
Old faithful classic RT with RT Pro body upgrades .
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This is exactly the reason why I voted for twist lock. Otherwise, I'd have to find someone willing to cut and thread my matching barrel for AC threads. This easily shortens it by a couple of inches.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigEvil
Imagine a vertfeed ule RT with a red or blue smear anno AND matching barrel!!
As it's been mentioned TL-AC adapters are certainly an option for those who prefer to use an AC barrel.
As for those who worry about their non-cf tl barrel, as long as it's not stainless, it's VERY easy to drill a small divot for centerfeed. Heck, you can get away with using thicker barrel orings to hold it in place instead. The barrel really won't twist on its own.
Keep this as close to "classic" as possible (minus the weight and vertfeed :D)
... although, it looks like XMT made his decision :(
I would also choose twist-lock over AC threads.
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Originally Posted by TwilightG
I will make whatever you guys want as long as i sell enough of them. I didnt know it was easy as drilling a small do to make the twist lock barrel work. I remember some of the aftermarket barrels would work on different feed angles....does someone have a picture of how they milled the barrel to work?
CF, cocker threaded, RT classic. Only question is how much? May need to sell some items.
Not sure on pricing yet they will be a little more than my ULE minimag bodies.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1stTarget
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Originally Posted by Xmagterror
same here man!!! i miss my tank it will b nice to have a lighter one lol!! any idea on cost??
wow i never thought the RT classic was very heavy in the first place? it really wouldnt be a classic anymore if it had a X-valve or ULE body? definitely wouldnt be old Skool anymore either? it would make more sense to just make a ULE body look like the RT classic...oh well there is gonna be alot of unused spare parts layin around soon...haha :rolleyes:
I started making the new prototypes. making a vert feed body that accepts the twist lock barrel is not possible with out major mods to the slug....There just simply isnt enough meat for the feedneck threads. so im threading all the bodies with autococker threads....its possible to autococker thread a stock barrel.
I have came up with three aluminum bodies with the RT style front that i plan to produce if demand is high enough.
1. Vert Feed classic automag RT body with autococker threads (uses stock automag RT valve)
2. Vert Feed classic automag RT body with autococker threads (uses X valve)..requires rail milling for valve index pin.
3. Vert Feed body for use on any automag except the automag RT or sydarm (uses classic, or x valve)
I will complete the milling on these in the coming weeks as i find the time.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...-16-40_600.jpg
get me a ballpark on option 1!!!
Its too early to say for sure but im shooting for less than, or around $200 for the long over the valve RT bodies.Quote:
Originally Posted by RT Lover
ballpark on 3 :confused:
Just curious, what would be the difference between 2 and 3?
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Originally Posted by OPBN
some of the dimensions are different
So #2 can only be used on RT Classic lowers?Quote:
Originally Posted by Xmagterror
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Originally Posted by OPBN
yes that is correct
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Originally Posted by Xmagterror
im in!
Ive been busy in the shop for a while on other projects. I will finish these prototypes the last week of this month and post pictures. Save your pennies for the pre order!!!!! I will start the preorder on January 1st and it will stay open for 4 weeks or until we get a set amount sold before i start the run.
I will also be having an end of the year sale on here. I have a hoard of parts i was planning on using for my guns but have decided to only keep one emag and my ULE RT mag.