We went a different route this time and didn’t tell anyone what we were working on before it came out…
We would like to introduce our first machined weapon part.
There is a short video on our product page here:
http://www.aresarmor.com/install/ecom-prodshow/AA-HAM.html
EDIT: forgot to mention the weight is 7 Oz / Machined from Aircraft Grade Billet Aluminum
Im going to Colorado this week for a few shooting events, I’d like to try this out just for the hell of it. I’ll stop by the shop sometime this week as Im on leave. Does it mount to the bayo lug or a rail?
It’s definately not on the bayo lug in that picture, so probably rail from my best guess.
And after you’re done shooting you can tenderize your steak with it.
Somehow I completely missed the pic of how it mounted haha, good catch.
hahah…very innovative! I can see this becoming very popular.
180 it and you’ve got a hand stop that won’t quit 
Sorry but I see this as just another gimmick like the magwell grip that no one really needs.
This device is intended for a very specific audience who has received it very warmly. Its not for you and that’s ok. Thanks for your comment!
By the way we are having quite a bit of fun with this product, that’s 85 percent of our goal
I don’t really see much comparison between this and a magwell grip. the hammerhead has a very legitimate use. Especially w
ith comp shooters.
Jesus, that thing looks ANGRY! I could see for the application it is intended that it will perform well.
I guess I can see the use for competition shooters. But for anyone who has to carry their rifle for long periods of time, it would be 7 ounces of dead weight the vast majority of the time.
This. And I was taught not to get all up on your cover like that.
Interesting item. If I could offer some humble suggestions though. Weight would be a significant factor in anything I look at including that although it’s target audience might preclude that from being an issue. You could perhaps make it a quick connect/remove type thing, or alternately hollow it out somehow. And 2, that price is a tad brutal, if you could combine it with some type of hand stop/grip function that would more significantly justify it I’d think than a high priced single/niche use item.
Although I don’t see myself using/needing anything like this, I could envision some type of LEO function in a static/semi-static type of setup where it might be useful.
As for crowding cover, it kind of depends on the situation. If I’m in the only mudhut in the area overwatching the surrounding ao why not use it to solidify the shot. Not everyone has a handguard married up to their barrel. If i’m in a very active urban area and confusing situation where I can’t guarantee what’s going on outside that wall/window. Probably wouldn’t find me doing that. This doesn’t even touch upon just straight up guys who like to shoot simple home competitions who might use it. Not everyone in life is, or wants to be high speed/low drag. I personally think the grip pod is goofy as hell, but I’ve seen some high speed guys use that to very good effect too.
Everyone likes to cram their opinions in based on what they’ve seen or done. And since I haven’t seen or done everything in life I’ll humbly submit even though “I” don’t cotton to this cup of tea, it might be nice for someone else.
Thanks so much for the comment and the suggestions! Just to put things in perspective on the weight issue…
Military Grip Pod (a device intended to increase accuracy) = 7.8 Oz
We are actually coming in lighter than them.
Hollowing it out is actually a really good idea. Unfortunately as you mentioned our price point is about maxed out.
Also… We named it the “EFFIN” Hammerhead… we are taking this one very lightheartedly take a guess what EFFIN stands for…
The rifle depicted is painted gold, an interesting color for a firearm. What setting do you have in mind for gold camo?
Another answer in search of a question (especially at that price). 
Extreme Forward Fighting Indexing Nodule? 
We have a winner !
Are your Colors off on your screen Tim? That’s what Socal looks like 95% of the time, until it rains of course.
Even when it rains here in AZ it still looks like that. :jester:
AMEN.
Another solution looking for a problem.