Proto Mainbodies NEED YOUR HELP!!

[AGD]

AO R&D Team,

We are back on the aluminum replacement bodies for standard mags. We were attempting in a previous post several months back to come up with and economical carved looking body but the economy part does not seem doable right now.

We are trying to take a small step and just replace the stainless body with aluminum so we can get cool colors. The issue with this replacement aluminum body is that it is very thin and does not allow much in the way of style treatments. With that in mind we are tuning to the forum for ideas.

Shown below are bare bodies one of which has some cuts on it for ideas. If you have any others please photoshop the photos below and post them. We have posted a cut away also to show where it's thinnest.

Ok lets go for it!

Thanks!!

AGD

[AGD]

This one is photoshoped onto a classic, the perspective is a little off so just ignore it.

AGD

[EsPo]

will they still be twist lock style barrel?

[Top Secret]

I'd prefer a cocker type thread myself, but either way would work. I'd recommend using Angel-feed threads since nearly all the aftermarket rises are Angel-threaded

[Kevmag]

Ribbed for my pleasure?

Not a fan of that style. Maybe it's the feed tube. Can't put my finger on it. How durable is this body-style?

[Will Wood]

Same as above...

[FooTemps]

I want pf or vert-pf bodies!

[Remington]

Personally, I don't like the looks of 'em. It probably doesn't matter because I'm a minority(or am I?) but what I would one in a new body would be aluminum(as you have done) as well as the new module system like on the Extreme. I love the fact that you can switch between center feed and warp feed without having to switch entire bodies.

P.S
I know these are finished products but I'd stay away from that centerfeed design(not too attractive). But that's my two cents.

[booyah]

dumb question...

it looks kinda three peice to me...

is it......... modular?

[ShooterJM]

Cool! A new project!



EDIT: I like the centerfeed. Is it threaded for interchangeable feed necks? Also this is a repalcement for the standard mag body so if you go to cocker threads you lose your barrel investment. Although I guess it's the same thing if you go from a power to a vert feed.

[FooTemps]

well, we need to think up of a design that will stay true to the automag and still look new and refreshing...

Tom... HOW ABOUT A CONTEST!?!?

[Remington]

I second the idea about a contest. I think the prize should be an Extreme! Haha just kidding although a Lvl. 10 wouldn't be bad.

[Spray Painter]

i think it should be cocker threaded. i also think a thinner feed neck should be used like on the emags.interchangable feeds would be cool too.

[Clare]

In my opinion, they should stay away from the Tube design in the new bodies...but since Tom said he just wanted to take a small step so they can be colored then I guess they're fine

[terrorizer666]

Totally dislike it,
I would like some horizontal carving or milling, should look better ! Just give it a shot. This looks ... cheap...