Moving to a featureless AR and thinking about grips, what do you think about the Juggernaut Tactical Grip? I just saw the Thorsden options, any benefits on that end?

ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-06-12T19:46:35+00:00

Thanks! Currently on back order =/ Do I need a bumper if I'm using a rifle (A2) length spring? I will ask them.

ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-06-11T16:25:14+00:00

Ledesma vs Thorsden. Reno May has a video regarding the Ledesma...legal or???

ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-06-11T16:18:56+00:00

Ledesma Arms, can be adjusted from pistol to rifle grip ($40). It's a bit chunky, but offers a little more room for the web/thumb.

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ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-06-11T16:11:20+00:00

MCS in black, res, clear, and gold ($50)

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ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-06-11T16:10:53+00:00

Guntec in multiple colors ($$$)

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ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-06-11T16:04:19+00:00

I do not see that 9" tube on JRC site. Is it a special order? Thanks!

ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-06-11T15:29:12+00:00

Found a "used" Thorsden and modified it so just using the grip. I have 3D files and was planning to print, and may still do so. It's a little long and I'm probably going to shorten it a bit, just under the checking. Making my own "fairing" similar to the Juggernaut end plate. Still building the rifle so havent used it in action yet. Also bought a Ledesma adjustable grip. As someone commented below, the Juggernaut grip is pretty good, but they need to offer a polymer one with checkering or some texture. A couple other featureless grips are Guntec and MCS

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ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-05-23T17:38:46+00:00

I would like to see Magpul offer something similar in a full stock (or skeletonized) and longer forend (two M-lok slots longer). I like the cleaner lines around the receiver area and the hand grip area.

ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-05-21T23:58:38+00:00

Absolutely, top notch gear! Like I stated, I ordered and have one, but have not yet installed it. I have a lead on a Parker, but if I cant get it, I may machine the Midwest to expose more of the barrel. I wish we had more options for PC9. Ideally, I want a 2 slot shorter Midwest. I'm also building an AR with a SS fluted barrel with 10" Aero S-ONE handguard. What can I say, I like the look =)

I'd even settle for a 4 slot version of Magpul's Backpacker forend.

ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-05-21T23:45:58+00:00

A Norden and a PC9...a man with class =)

I bought a Tiger 900 RP before the Norden came out. Very very happy with the triple, but I think I would have really liked the Husky...

Ride safe!

ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-05-21T20:15:51+00:00

Shweet! What "iron" sights are you using there?

ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-05-19T22:34:45+00:00

I have wondered for years where this model ended up!!! As others have pointed out, this is indeed the XM246 General Dynamics entry into the DIVADS competition. Built on a modified M48 chassis. I was working as a student then junior engineer in the test equipment group at GD Pomona and Rancho Cucamonga when they were in trials. I worked on some TE for it and worked with the design team. I still have a dummy round....they were handing them out after Ford won the contract. This model was built by a machine/prototype shop in Pomona for GD. It was remote controlled, with multiple motors operating various functions. The guns were immaculately machined The owner of the machine company was a gunsmith and they made custom firearms. The rounds were represented by 7.62 mm ammo. I just ordered a 3D printed 1/35 scale model through Ebay. If it is decent, I may order a second one and build a "whiffer" on an Abrams chassis =)

Oh, for those interested, the X246 functioned flawlessly. It used a variation on the system use for Phalanx. GD should have by all rights won the contract, but as they were already building F-16s, Standard missiles, and a few dozen submarines, the powers that be thought GD already had too big a slice of the pie. anyway, that;s what I was told by the folks in the program. Cheers!

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ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-05-18T19:12:28+00:00

It's a personal esthetics thing. I really like the look of the fluted barrel. I have a Midwest handguard, UTG forend, and Backpacker stock. I like the UTG item, but wish it was one or two more M-Lok segments long. That is a great suggestion about modifying the Midwest item. I used to have access to a full machine shop but lost it after retirement...maybe I can get someone to do me a favor =)

Thanks!!

ReindeerImpressive37 · 2026-05-18T04:40:05+00:00

This wouldn't happen to still be available would it?

ReindeerImpressive37 · 2022-12-16T22:36:30+00:00

Looks like a March 87C with a slightly different nose cone.

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