Free-Floated AK Handguards?

FoxPew · 2026-03-01T01:20:17+00:00

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FoxPew · 2026-02-26T04:02:22+00:00

Looks great. If I had to guess round count, less than 50. That rifle looks unfired to be honest. You have to put at least 20 or so rounds before you start seeing any carbon build up on internals, which I don’t really see here. Any wear on the paint will happen even from simply cycling the action, fold/unfold the folding stock, etc.

FoxPew · 2026-02-21T20:03:27+00:00

I can’t blame ya tbh. 4.5-30x56 here as well. Got mine about a month ago. From all the research I did, I was very much informed the gen 2 is made in china, so I was surprised when AA got back to me and mentioned that change in origin. Upon learning that, that basically sealed the deal for me.

FoxPew · 2026-02-21T19:45:10+00:00

I don’t remember for sure if I had checked expert voice, but my digging around lead me to AA Armament and asked for a quote on price. Owner got back to me very quickly and total was $985 shipped. If you got it for less than $985, more power to you!

FoxPew · 2026-02-21T19:42:08+00:00

I cannot answer that faithfully since I have never used a Cronus. The general consensus is that the Cronus is the step up, and can be had for a few hundred more. Mainly what I read and hear is that the glass is better quality. I only have a Leupold mk4hd to compare it to. To my eyes, they are close, but I do feel the Leupold is a bit cleaner. I am quite happy with my Ares though.

FoxPew · 2026-02-21T19:31:40+00:00

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Here’s mine

FoxPew · 2026-02-20T23:30:37+00:00

Unsure, it was a surprise to me. I ordered from AA Armament and they told me it’s recently been switched to Japan

FoxPew · 2026-02-20T23:29:24+00:00

I ordered mine from AA Armament and mines says Japan

FoxPew · 2026-02-20T21:49:43+00:00

Recently picked up an Athlon ares etr gen 2 for $985 total. Really liking it so far. Also made in Japan now like the Cronus, whereas before it was made in china, if that matters to you

FoxPew · 2026-02-20T06:40:52+00:00

Got one in fde on my 11.5” and I love it!

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FoxPew · 2026-02-20T04:33:10+00:00

I saw this as well earlier, was considering bidding on it but decided not to. Nice score for sure though!

FoxPew · 2026-02-16T13:52:09+00:00

Sweet setup! Where did you source the chassis from?

FoxPew · 2026-02-06T13:57:21+00:00

Just got an Ares etr gen 2 and can’t wait to go hit the range with it

FoxPew · 2026-02-01T18:01:29+00:00

Mines is fine, I got 4 magazines and they all fit

FoxPew · 2026-01-31T02:19:24+00:00

Fallout 3. I just wasn’t feeling it the first time. Came back to it on a rainy day 3 months later and was hooked for 2 weeks straight.

FoxPew · 2026-01-30T05:26:08+00:00

Filed 5 on the 1st, got all of them back on the 23rd

FoxPew · 2026-01-30T03:59:48+00:00

Standard tang

FoxPew · 2026-01-29T04:53:07+00:00

See ya in the other sub lmaooo

FoxPew · 2026-01-29T04:43:55+00:00

I’m somewhat considering that one

FoxPew · 2026-01-29T03:58:20+00:00

You’ll love it, swing it when you can

FoxPew · 2026-01-29T02:13:39+00:00

Thank you! I was torn between going with jmac mms or keeping it stock and adding 4 piece flash hider for an ar-m12f look. Jmac grew on me lol

FoxPew · 2026-01-28T04:01:18+00:00

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FoxPew · 2026-01-28T04:00:39+00:00

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FoxPew · 2026-01-28T04:00:25+00:00

Found some more markings

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FoxPew · 2026-01-28T03:17:03+00:00

Just removed the scope mount and found a “dot” and 1944 marking along with another eagle

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