So then it is specific to the enclosed forend and any ol mlok arca rail will not work?
The only issue you might have is clearing the button head screws that attach the enclosed forend to the chassis. I'll take mine apart and post a picture of what I mean.
God bless you sir! I'm gonna call KRG Monday and see if they will be making another run. Also, I sent a message to Sawtooth but haven't heard back yet. I have quite a few of his at this point and they're really solid. If worse comes to worse, I'll get a generic rail from Area419 or somebody and use a little red neck constructiveness.
I found this print on Area 419's website for their weighted rail. Looking at the print, can you make any predictions as to the fitment?
I just got an email back from then (only took like 2hrs !) and they said they don't have an ETA on the ARCA for the enclosed forend
Man thats a bummer. I was hoping they were going to update to something like the ArcaLock. Maybe I will just run a shorter Arcalock. They have showed that they do work on the KRG Chassis.
They do have an aluminum forend that has ARCA but I want the fully enclosed one which doesn't...yet. I have a Bravo that I love and adding that enclosed forend is gonna take it up a notch. When I'm said and done, with the closed forend, Arca spigot, ARCA along the bottom, and some other accessories, it's approaching ideal for me and will come in around $900. And in my case, I'm putting a left hand Nucleus in it and I couldn't find an AI that would work. I like the stock-like feel with the usability of a chassis. I also teetered on the Xylo. It's a freakin work of art imo, but in the end it came down to how it feels for meThe fact that they don’t machine the Arca into the forend is so 2000 late.. Before it’s all said and done basically $400 for a forend with Arca..I’m gonna keep saving for an AI
True that, that was another reason I decided not to go enclosed.. In my mind the enclosed forend looks the best on a shorty where you basically see a suppressor sticking out the forend
Maybe I should be planning a 18” .308 build
Soguys are saying the spigot with the enclosed forend is a no-go, did you have shade tree it or is it actually made to fit? And that's an awesome setup. I was on the fence for like two months over Bravo or W3, which I guess seems odd because they're very different in many ways.
You’ve probably seen mine, I can’t say I’ve seen any others with it done. Definitely not drop in though.
did you make a steel version? Any chance I could get this file?KRG doesn't make a spigot for the enclosed forend, and I thought the normal one looked a little janky when I was going to add it... so I made my own.
First time using Fusion 360 and had my buddy print this in PLA+. Uses a slight press fit into the channels in the forend, and is anchored down by two screws and retaining plates from my giant box of KRG hardware. Quite rigid, no complaints thus far.
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I love my KRG W3, but KRG is definitely behind on what’s currently popular and they usually aren’t that innovativeThe fact that they don’t machine the Arca into the forend is so 2000 late.. Before it’s all said and done basically $400 for a forend with Arca..I’m gonna keep saving for an AI
The spigots are designed to attach to the backbone of the chassis. The enclosed forend is longer than the backbone, and would completely cover the spigot if installed in the designed location. So no, you cannot just add the spigot to the enclosed forend without a relatively significant amount of work. There’s a reason you don’t see everyone doing it.
Yea that's awesome. I sent him a message but haven't heard back but when I do I'll bring this. I'd be happy to pay a ridicules premium just to get the thing
If you talk with him let him know that others our interested. Maybe it will I courage him to start making them.
He is making them. As I said, they were supposed to be going live in March. Unless plans changed then I would give it just a bit.
I tend to agree. For $350 it's certainly as good was you can get, actually well over that imo. But I like, as you said, being able to add to as my needs/wants change.
I was thinking it was going to be too long. Does it stick out past the enclosed forend?
They do look good together. The weighted rail is slightly longer I do believe, if that would matter to user.
Where can I buy these ?KRG doesn't make a spigot for the enclosed forend, and I thought the normal one looked a little janky when I was going to add it... so I made my own.
First time using Fusion 360 and had my buddy print this in PLA+. Uses a slight press fit into the channels in the forend, and is anchored down by two screws and retaining plates from my giant box of KRG hardware. Quite rigid, no complaints thus far.
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My girl wants one .
I bought mine 100% for looks. It’s a real performer in that department. If I happen to trip and fall into a pile of cash, maybe I’ll get a clip-on for it.
When you start shooting outside of the prone, it allows you to use a thumb over bore technique without contacting the barrel. That was the biggest advantage I found. I also think it helped break up barrel mirage to some degree.
