Proto Mainbodies NEED YOUR HELP!!

[Crazy]

yes, i like capos idia, is it possible to make new bodies that wont need a rail? just throw on your gripframe and go?

[Coaster]

would these new bodies not need rails, like the micromag bodies? I think that is a great idea to lose the rail, and i also think that cocker threads are the way to go.

[spazzed]

I like the aluminum idea, but sans vertical feed. It makes me wanna hurl.

[Magsrule3]

I like them, I would prefer the un-ribbed one, just plain or maybe some horizontal swirls( like a streched out sideways "S"). I especially like the fact that they are taking Mag barrels, they are so much better than threaded imo.

[Thordic]

A couple things...

I saw these things firsthand, and I was impressed. They weigh next to NOTHING. Amazingly light.

They don't look half bad in my opinion either, and we havn't even seen them anno'd yet.

They are cocker threaded.

They need a body rail because to make it cost effective they need to be able to be produced on a lathe, not a mill. Incorporating a body rail into the body would mean the whole thing would have to be milled. Sticking with the tube means you can do this all straight on a lathe.

[banzaimf]

so, are we to understand that these bodies are already in your hands? If so, then ignore my next statement.

A millable brick with cocker threading would be a better choice.

That being said. Since, from what I read, you already have the bodies, I would try something different. straight lines down the length of the body. A tight check pattern like on Pachmyer grips (near impossible I would guess). A super stylish logo milled into the body (not the lions, something like AGD in an oval with a swank script)

[hitech]

Originally posted by Thordic
They weigh next to NOTHING. Amazingly light.

Yea! Sounds great!

Originally posted by Thordic
They are cocker threaded.

Boo, hiss!

How about some good old twist lock "threads".

[veteranmag]

In terms of look, the vert feed neck is an eye sore. I'm not sure why it's so thick at the base. A clean line would do wonders (ie stock angel design). Otherwise the simple tube with ribs looks fine. Adding a sight rail (not like the one on a RT/Emag) but rather a simple grooved rail (lightweight, cheap and useable - particularly for adding a dot sight on a vertical feed) bonded to the top would be very useful.

A modular system for switching between power, vertical and warp feed would be a plus.

In terms of barrels, I prefer the autmag twist barrels, especially b/c I have a collection. It makes field cleaning a snap.

[blackmag3]

i would like to see it in a warp feed style. preferably completely side feed. my choice for barrels would be twist lock but i could live with threaded. any ball park figure of what these may cost?

[agdemagman69]

... there kinda bland in my opinion. and the ribbing doesnt look good at all.

*but i do like the porting on the front*

[hitech]

Originally posted by blackmag3
I would like to see it in a warp feed style, preferably completely side feed.

I second that.

BTW, I wanted to attempt to design something, but I don't have any photoshop type program.

[splat15k]

I think a modular body is a great idea...i don't think people will mind the extra cost because the features would be worth every penny. The feed tube should be angel-threaded, like mentioned before. The barrel doesn't matter to me (i like the 1/4 turn myself). Milling...Gotta make it look sweet, not cheap like the ones above.

Anyway, i am glad to see AGD working on these bodies! Thanks AGD! You guys rock

[56kSomeGuy]

I think that the body should also replace the body rail just like the micromag bodies. Also these bodies look very bland and boring need something more flashy and purty.It needs some more aluminum so that it allows us to be able to mill and customize it to our liking. Also cocker threads would be nice too.

[lunchbox]

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[Muzikman]

Originally posted by Thordic
They need a body rail because to make it cost effective they need to be able to be produced on a lathe, not a mill. Incorporating a body rail into the body would mean the whole thing would have to be milled. Sticking with the tube means you can do this all straight on a lathe.

I am no machinist, but how do you make that body on a lathe? If it is, I assume that the breech is a second piece that is brazed in. That being the case, then cool, but if that breech and body is one piece, then how is it machined on a lathe?

Anyway, not a bad idea, but you AGD really needs to step away from the tube look. It's the only thing that will make it different enough for people to buy.