Grayrider
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Gang,
I am pleased to be the first person to release pictures of the new ArmaLite AR-24 pistols in their production configuration. Mark Westrom sent these to me a couple days ago and just authorized me to release them. There are two shots of the basic gun in its production state, and a third shot of a prototype for the "Special" model intended as a competition gun. On that picture you can see the checkered back strap and adjustable rear sight. I am still pushing for some further additions to those guns making them IPSC Production ready.
The AR-24 pictures show several of the upgrades over the base Tanfoglio. The front sight is dovetailed from the side. This means replacement sights will be available for various purposes. The extractor is heavier than the traditional one. Front cocking serrations are absent, while rear serrations are on a widened slide section for easier grasping. Mark Westrom wanted the slide to look much like a Sig P210 and to preserve a clean appearance without excessive cuts to the metal. I think these pictures show that was achieved with a very attractive final appearance. Of course these guns are forged as was originally stated by ArmaLite. You can also see the magazine base plate is metal rather than the plastic used by Tanfoglio. In the shot of the Special model the firing pin retaining plate is visible if you look close. Grips are the current version, but ultimately Mark intends to replace those with a quality rubber model more like what CZ offers. Wood will be available as an option. The guns will likely still fit CZ-75 leather as the lines are pretty close. My good friend at Crossbreed Holsters will be working up rigs to go with my reviews of the two pistols headed my way. Expect my review to cover the base model in full-size and compact.
Enjoy the pictures and stay tuned for further developments! Mark Westrom is working on something that may benefit us all.
;-)
GR
I am pleased to be the first person to release pictures of the new ArmaLite AR-24 pistols in their production configuration. Mark Westrom sent these to me a couple days ago and just authorized me to release them. There are two shots of the basic gun in its production state, and a third shot of a prototype for the "Special" model intended as a competition gun. On that picture you can see the checkered back strap and adjustable rear sight. I am still pushing for some further additions to those guns making them IPSC Production ready.
The AR-24 pictures show several of the upgrades over the base Tanfoglio. The front sight is dovetailed from the side. This means replacement sights will be available for various purposes. The extractor is heavier than the traditional one. Front cocking serrations are absent, while rear serrations are on a widened slide section for easier grasping. Mark Westrom wanted the slide to look much like a Sig P210 and to preserve a clean appearance without excessive cuts to the metal. I think these pictures show that was achieved with a very attractive final appearance. Of course these guns are forged as was originally stated by ArmaLite. You can also see the magazine base plate is metal rather than the plastic used by Tanfoglio. In the shot of the Special model the firing pin retaining plate is visible if you look close. Grips are the current version, but ultimately Mark intends to replace those with a quality rubber model more like what CZ offers. Wood will be available as an option. The guns will likely still fit CZ-75 leather as the lines are pretty close. My good friend at Crossbreed Holsters will be working up rigs to go with my reviews of the two pistols headed my way. Expect my review to cover the base model in full-size and compact.
Enjoy the pictures and stay tuned for further developments! Mark Westrom is working on something that may benefit us all.
;-)
GR
