Do we even have any listed weights for these parts to begin with?
I like that other than cost these V7 items are basically free weight savings in terms of function in the weapon system.
I just finished putting together a DDM4v5 LW with more attention to budget than part weights. With optic, sights, and light it weights 8lb2oz (130oz)
I sure would rather hump my 6lb (96oz), soon to be sub-6lb, rifle than an 8lb rifle, over any significant distance.
The first thing I noticed was the $77 Inconel gas tube. That baby should last forever!
Weight savings is one thing but a product with an actual useful added advantage is much more likely to take my money. But I’ve had the opportunity to shoot an extremely bare bones 14.5 ~5lb setup before and enjoyed very little about how it handled, so I guess I’m not exactly the target audience here.
I knew going lightweight had it’s costs but it looks like cost can’t be a concern for those looking to squeeze out those last few fractions.
Cost/benefit just isn’t there for me, I’d rather have a good gun and a backup quality upper than sinking a bunch of money into something like this.
Recoil? Muzzle rise?
Wanting to try something different, I’m working on a ‘superlight’ Title I rifle. I bought stuff because of this thread, and am excited about it.
AIM Surplus has a 16" medcon V7 for sale. The barrel carries a 1moa guarantee and lifetime warranty.
I contacted Joel to ask about this. He says the warranty is good regardless of firing schedule to include full-auto use.
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I wonder if the v7 match chamber is similar to the Noveske Mmod0, otherwise the thing looks identical to a recon barrel… Guaranteed 1 moa is pretty slick!
V7 now has aluminum alloy pins in black, which are lighter still than the bare finish titanium takedown/pivot pins.
http://v7weaponsystems.com/gun-parts/ultra-light-takedownpivot-pin-set
I am waiting on a set to arrive.
I would be curious to see how the aluminum pins work out.
I would like to see V7 coat their Ti pins black. I wonder about a Ti/Aluminum pin combo.
Right now this stuff is expensive compared to the regular parts but it is great to see someone trying new things and going in the direction they are going. Hopefully more manufacturers will follow suit and light parts like this will become cheaper.
My next build was planned as a lightweight one. I will use some of V7’s parts in it.
I like the thought that’s went into this stuff,gonna have to give some of it a try.
With the focus on all the aluminum and lightweight parts I wonder what he’s got planned for future barrels.
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Yeah, I am hopping they pull a 1oz Trijicon RMR mount with lower 1/3rd co-witness out of the hat.
It seems Joel’s approach to lightweight is to make out of high strength aluminum alloy what is normally made out of steel. The alloy used is claimed %30 stronger than 7075t6 I am curious if the alloy is lighter than 7075 aswell. If so an alloy receiver extension would be in order in my mind.
Wow… They are pretty proud of their stuff with those prices!
Yep. I almost emailed AIM asking if it was a misprint when I saw the pricing on the barrel.
If you don’t like their prices don’t buy from them! GH
Here’s a short video of melting gas tubes. Hopefully a similar video showing the strength of the inconel gas tube will be posted soon.
Now you can fire your rifle till you melt down your SOCOM barrel! That is simply just not needed.