Z2 Grip Frame

[Nobody]

While i did not say simply Z2, more like Z:2 or Z-do(Z redo) as Empire/Kee/GI or whoever owns it, has plenty of lawyers to say that they have a loader with the name Z2 Prophecy and you can't use the name. I was trying to come as close to it without touching toes, by going with slang or even using the colon. So, it is your frame, i suggested a lineage type name, but you should be mindful of industry lawyers and C&D letters.

[going_home]

How about Z-Redux or Z-R for short....

[luke]

Fact is Z2 is used all over the place for dozens of different products, google Z2 on amazon.
As far as the 'Empire Prophecy Z2' I dont think they will pitch a fit over a grip frame named 'LcZ2'

[Salad Fingers]

[Walking Stick]

One main complaint is the constraint on foregrips because of the Z-Grip's trigger guard. It was mentioned over on MCB and initially I stated nothing could be changed. Since then an idea came to me that I plan to look into, but no promises at this point. I have to get the CAD started to see if its a viable idea.

That was me and it is good to hear you giving it a more thorough evaluation! I thought it might be a challenge you could conquer looking at your repertoire of other foregrips, foregrip mounts, grip frames and rail/frame milling services. It'd further make your evolution of the Z-Grip standout.

I don't think 1911-style 45 grips are a major loss, especially if your panels will be engraved with your hex pattern and a big Z, a bunch of tiny Zs or lion paws, a profile of a lion's face, or something cool like that. Perhaps an optional thin plate that's an adapter for 45 panels (if it's cost effective or demand is there)?

[lynxkcg]

No biggie about the grips, I've played out in the cold a bunch recently and the thought of frozen grips motivated my comment. I'll live. I don't think I've seen a z-grip in person since like 2001, so it's hard to comment on other design points. I'm kinda surprised paintball never got on the G10/Micarta grip train like 1911 guys did, maybe 45 frames just kinda died down before it could happen.

[luke]

Looks like Micarta is much more expensive than aluminum, about 5x more.

[Thebrando]

[luke]

Everyone the preorder list check your messages and put your vote in. (PM me) Thanks

[luke]

Everyone the preorder list check your messages and put your vote in. (PM me) Thanks

Thank's guys.

[luke]

CAD drawings are done and posted on the first page..

[going_home]

That almost looks like it would be compatible with a standard type foregrip on an RT length rail....

[knownothingmags]

That almost looks like it would be compatible with a standard type foregrip on an RT length rail....

The current z grip trigger guard allows for that now.

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[luke]

That almost looks like it would be compatible with a standard type foregrip on an RT length rail....

It's only 0.2" shorter than stock.


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[luke]

If your interested in the Z2 but not in the preorder, please speak up because it will help me decide how big of a run to do. Thanks