I'm also very interested in an XCR-M lower but figured anything on the L platform would probably happen sooner since you started with the L-1913 lower.
Poll for the next XCR Lower project!
New year, new start on a fresh, challenging projects!
Work on the AR-XCR lower is drawing down in terms of CAD work, though the transition to CNC machining will require it's own steps. In the mean time, I believe it is time to move forward with the lessons and tools we've gained over the last year of work and produce a new lower for the XCR family. After some thinking, I've compiled a list of possible projects that I can move forward with, and I would like to know which of these ideas have popular support so that I may focus my efforts on a specific project. Here are detailed descriptions of the projects with pros and cons to each one:
This thread will be edited to become the build log for the winner of the poll. As it was in the last thread, I expect to have major CAD work done by the summer, and something built in metal by the winter. Your opinions are welcome!
Work on the AR-XCR lower is drawing down in terms of CAD work, though the transition to CNC machining will require it's own steps. In the mean time, I believe it is time to move forward with the lessons and tools we've gained over the last year of work and produce a new lower for the XCR family. After some thinking, I've compiled a list of possible projects that I can move forward with, and I would like to know which of these ideas have popular support so that I may focus my efforts on a specific project. Here are detailed descriptions of the projects with pros and cons to each one:
| AK-XCR with XCR Trigger | An offshoot of last year's Picatinny-XCR lower using factory-standard AK magazines. This will be a CNC machined lower featuring a rear 1913 rail for stocks, the original XCR trigger group, and a low profile magwell and mag latch for the AK magazine.
|
| AK-XCR with AR-15 Trigger | A variant of the AR-XCR lower that uses AK mags. This will be a CNC machined lower featuring a rear 1913 rail for stocks, the expanded body for an AR-15 trigger group, and the AK magwell and mag latch.
|
| Swappable Magwell XCR lower with AR-15 Trigger | A variant of the AR-XCR lower that has all of its features as well as being able to swap out the magwell of the lower from a module that accepts AR mags and contains the BHO, to one that accepts AK mags and contains the mag latch.
|
| AR-XCR-M | Everything that I've done for the XCR-L, but with the lower for the -M. It will be a CNC machined aluminum lower fitted for the XCR-M that accepts LR-308/SR-25 magazines, a rear 1913 rail and an expanded body for the AR-10/AR-15 trigger group.
|
| Bren-XCR with AR-15 Trigger | A variant of the AR-XCR lower that uses 7.62x39 CZ Bren 2 mags. This will be a CNC machined lower featuring a rear 1913 rail for stocks, the expanded body for an AR-15 trigger group, and a magwell accepting the Bren 2 mags.
|
This thread will be edited to become the build log for the winner of the poll. As it was in the last thread, I expect to have major CAD work done by the summer, and something built in metal by the winter. Your opinions are welcome!
1 - 7 of 67 Posts
Just my 2 cents, the bren mags would be a lateral move and not offer any distinct advantage over the existing stanag x39 magazines, I'm doubling down on my ak mag vote, for the mass availability. Also I like the price point of ak mags much more. $30 mags was a lot of what I didnt like about the existing Robinson x39, I don't think another expensive and hard to find magazine is the right solution (atleast for me), unless one already has a bren2 and is already invested into their magazines.
What I was trying to say but my brain just kept going "uuuuuugh." while I drooled on myself.Agreed. An AK mag is the draw. It's a completely reliable, inexpensive and ubiquitous solution to the problem of feeding tapered Russian ammo.
Those are valid points, but truthfully I just want an ak mag lower. That would make me very happy.
Sean, you sent me down the bren rabbit hole again. I then got less excited when I couldn't find any available other then a couple of 9" ones, paired with having to monkey with the gas plug, it seems like it has a lot of feature that the Robinson has but I feel like cz "missed it by that much" with the bren.
Although lingles lower is finally in-stock, been looking at them off and on for a year plus and I felt like every time I would look they were always out of stock. I had also been eyeballing their stribog lower but had issues with putting 2k-ish into a 9mm build. When I could get a real rifle for that kinda $$$.
Although lingles lower is finally in-stock, been looking at them off and on for a year plus and I felt like every time I would look they were always out of stock. I had also been eyeballing their stribog lower but had issues with putting 2k-ish into a 9mm build. When I could get a real rifle for that kinda $$$.
No more new voters? I know the community is small but are all the new members bots?
@Chowwow the prototype lower looks great, so something else that abran007 did on his was extend the right side of the receiver down similar in shape to a fal receiver, I'm not sure it would make the magazine set anymore secure like as in left to right wiggle, but it sure looked cool. Either way seeing an xcr upper with a lower that takes ak banana mags is awsome!
1 - 7 of 67 Posts
XCR Forum
A forum community dedicated to XCR firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Recommended Communities
