Ghost's Robarms XCR PDW Mini On the morning of 30 September 2009, I had back surgery to correct a couple of herniated discs. Needless to say, the following days in recovery were a complete haze. At one point during my stay, a psych ward patient wandered into my room and I thought she was my nurse! So when one of the brand new Robinson Arms XCR PDWs appeared at the shop last week, I was naturally excited to see it-- but for the life of me, I couldn't figure out who ordered it! There were no records of the sale, but the invoice was from those days in early October when I was in another world. Turns out, the medication was pretty strong and yours truly placed a purchase order for a fictional character from the biggest entertainment blockbuster ever: Modern Warfare 2-- a video game. Apparently, the clandestine operator from Task Force 141 known only as "Ghost" had pre-ordered the PDW with us-- hoping to have it in time for the game's highly-anticipated North American launch on 10 NOV 2009. The game has grossed over $1 Billion since then, so Ghost has been busy. However, he was on a much needed leave from the one-forty-one this weekend and met with us to take delivery of his new short-barreled rifle. This is the XCR PDW MINI with a 9in 1:7 twist 5.56mm NATO barrel and shorty 11in length-of-pull side-folding stock. Ghost and the rest of TF141 heavily customize their weapons based on personal preference and mission requirements. So, after a plate of fish and chips and a pint of Guiness stout (for inspiration), Ghost added some Flat Dark Earth accessories from Tango Down-- including rail covers, a BattleGrip, and a QD short vertical grip. The 141 "goes silent" on a lot of missions, so Ghost brought along a Gemtech HALO sound suppressor and an Aimpoint CompM2. A few rolls of McNett Camoform in the digital desert pattern were used to wrap the optics, PMags, and butt stock. Ghost was so happy with the results, he agreed to a rare photo shoot. Enjoy: [ click here for the XCR PDW photo gallery ] http://www.onpointsupply.com/cart.php?target=category&category_id=3227&pageID=0 <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr> <td class="DialogTitle" background="skins/default/en/images/dialog_bg1.gif" height="20" valign="bottom"> Robinson Arms XCR - Product list</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="DialogBorder"> <table border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td class="DialogBox"> <table border="0" width="90%"><tbody><tr><td align="right"><script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> var params = []; params[0] = "target=category"; params[1] = "category_id=3227"; <!-- function funcProductsSortBy(sortcontition, oldsortcondition) { if (sortcontition!=oldsortcondition) { var in_stock = document.getElementById("in_stock_value").value; var sortprice = document.getElementById("sortprice").value; locationst = "cart.php?" for (var c in params) { locationst = locationst+params[c]+"&"; } window.location=locationst+"in_stock="+in_stock+"&sortprice="+sortprice; } } --> </script> <table border="0"> <tbody><tr> <td>Sort by:</td> <td> <select name="sortprice" id="sortprice" onchange="javascript: funcProductsSortBy(this.value,'')"> <option value="price">Price (asc)</option> <option value="price_desc">Price (desc)</option> <option value="" selected="selected">Default</option> </select> </td> <td>In stock only:</td> <td> <select name="in_stock" id="in_stock_value" onchange="javascript: funcProductsSortBy(this.value,'')"> <option value="" selected="selected">No</option> <option value="Y">Yes</option> </select> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> </td><td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> </td><td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> </td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> Robinson Arms XCR Caliber Conversion Kit </td><td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> Robinson Arms XCR PDW MICRO </td><td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> Robinson Arms XCR PDW MINI </td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> Price: $ 525.00 </td><td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> Price: $ 1,306.25 </td><td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> Price: $ 1,306.25 </td></tr> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> </td><td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> </td><td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> </td></tr> </tbody><tbody> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> </td><td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> </td><td align="center" valign="top" width="33%"> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table> Robinson Arms XCR PDW This is the new Robinson Arms XCR PDW MINI with a 9in 1:7 twist 5.56mm NATO barrel and shorty 11in length-of-pull side-folding stock. Flat Dark Earth accessories are from Tango Down-- including rail covers, a BattleGrip, and a QD short vertical grip. Gemtech HALO sound suppressor and Aimpoint CompM2 are not included in the price. A few rolls of McNett Camoform in the digital desert pattern were used to wrap the optics, PMags, silencer, and butt stock. We hope you enjoy the pics.
In a full length barrel, it was just ok. I like the SBR a lot more. The BM ACR is going to be kick ass too. I've handled a few of the civilian SCAR-Ls, not bad. I also like the new Sig 556 classic. I got rid of my first generation Sig 556 and they went and changed it back to what I really wanted from it to begin with. I digress.... These are interesting times. I look forward to seeing what sticks and what doesn't. Until the prices come into what I would consider reasonable, I am not buying anything new.
ZOMG!! http://www.bushmaster.com/acr/#/caliber-change Ok. Time to put some OT in and see if I can get a bonus this year On second thought.. Bushmaster can suck it! Not paying 3 grand for that... no way, no how.
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