The OFFICIAL Exile Machine Backfin™ Featureless Backstrap Discussion Thread

[Click Boom]

What keeps the back fin in place?
I didn't see the cross pin hole, or the latch at the base of the grip.
If this thing gets loose and falls off, it's potential trouble.
Does separating the upper and lower really get you off the hook for an AW?
Thumb rest is a good idea, needed a thumb rest, otherwise you end up using the forward assist as one.

Never know when Kamela is peeking thru your shades!

[wurger]

I like the concept. My issue with grip wraps has always been what do you do with the thumb.

I'm assuming the photos are of a prototype? Looks "home made" in the photos.

[Rosamond]

Very nice, but the shelf is unnecessary it would obstruct the function of the
ambi-safety, also offer it untrimmed for AK.

[LBDamned]

Any idea of total weight (with grip)?...

Might seem trivial - but it took a lot of effort and money to get to 4.5 lbs and I'd love to find a decent featureless option...

I suspect it's as much or more than A2 + kydex... But maybe not?

Weight aside, nice idea

[LBDamned]

Very nice, but the shelf is unnecessary it would obstruct the function of the
ambi-safety, also offer it untrimmed for AK.

I'd like to see a shelf-less option too

[dvs762]

isnt there something in the AW law about a rifle being easily configured to make it an assault weapon? I like the Solar Tactical sleeves because they need 3 screws to be removed for the sleeve to be released...on this one all you need is a flat blade screwdriver and enough force to take it off..wouldnt that make it easily configured? I mean I ve glued and even riveted grip sleeves so they cant come off...just need one cop who thinks it comes off too easily is all Im saying..should be a pin to retain it is all Im thinking..

[AreWeFree]

Very cool, any plans on production that isn't UV sensitive?

[strongpoint]

isnt there something in the AW law about a rifle being easily configured to make it an assault weapon?

No.

[LBDamned]

isnt there something in the AW law about a rifle being easily configured to make it an assault weapon? I like the Solar Tactical sleeves because they need 3 screws to be removed for the sleeve to be released...on this one all you need is a flat blade screwdriver and enough force to take it off..wouldnt that make it easily configured? I mean I ve glued and even riveted grip sleeves so they cant come off...just need one cop who thinks it comes off too easily is all Im saying..should be a pin to retain it is all Im thinking..

so both configurations require a flat blade screw driver - but the one that requires "force" would be illegal, while the other that requires a few left rotations is not?

you can rivet this the same way you rivet your kydex sleeve...

From what I can tell, there isn't anything about this that would be less (or more) compliant than kydex fin (and vice-versa)

[SkyHawk]

Very cool!
I'll be using a raddlock, so I can take the fin off when I'm out of state.

Um, I think you're missing the point of this. Why on earth would you run a raddlock or any BB with this, ever?

[LBDamned]

Very cool!
I'll be using a raddlock, so I can take the fin off when I'm out of state.

Um, I think you're missing the point of this. Why on earth would you run a radlock with this, ever?

more stuff is more kool... right?...

[SkyHawk]

more stuff is more kool... right?...

Well it does have RAD in the name - so I guess you can't be RAD without one

[LBDamned]

Well it does have RAD in the name - so I guess you can't be RAD without one

yep, I think you're right.

More kool, rad, backfin, hammer ram, back stap, strap-on, king kong, ding-dong KaliLegal compliance modules.

Make the gunz ultra legit.

[89LT1]

Any idea of total weight (with grip)?...

Might seem trivial - but it took a lot of effort and money to get to 4.5 lbs and I'd love to find a decent featureless option...

I suspect it's as much or more than A2 + kydex... But maybe not?

Weight aside, nice idea

this thing should be fairly light. its 3d printed hopefully from ABS if its PLA it will be lighter but cant take warm temperatures (leaving it in a hot car would warp it). Depending on the infill it would trade strength for weight. my guess is it would be a little more than a kydex wrap depending on how big the fin is on the kydex, but still not heavy by any means.

Very cool, any plans on production that isn't UV sensitive?

This is most likely ABS 3d printed not the UV style printing so while its not UV sensitive it wont take a ton of heat. On the good side since they don't have anything invested in tooling a little manipulating of the digital file and they can make all these different variations that people are requesting fast, easily, and cheaply.

Um, I think you're missing the point of this. Why on earth would you run a raddlock or any BB with this, ever?

i saw this earlier and have been half checking this thread to see who would mention it

[SocomM4]

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