I have a few Alpha Black questions...

Not real close in size and feel.

If it weren't for the fact that I'm lazy and my digicam batts are dead... I'd do a side-by-side with my AR.

Most obvious difference will be weight. The Alpha Black is light. Lots of plastic. Handguard diameter is small. Sights are completely different. Yada yada.
But it is a nice gun. I have the "Tactical" model with the handguards and stock... if I were to buy it new, I'd pay the extra couple bucks (and it really is a very slight increase) for the Electronic model.

Handguards and front sight post remain in place while you unscrew the barrel that comes with the gun. The stock barrel actually isn't all that bad... but should you have some spare 98 barrels that you prefer, it's an easy swap out. Looks good with a standard length Lapco.

Very happy with mine. Only way I'd be happier... is with the Elec model.

Well the thing is that, the E-grip version of the Alpha comes only in June. BUT when in June?

There is alot of preorder right now, will they have enough stock for everybody?

They will also provide the E-grip sold seperatly and a cyclone made for the Alpha.

Personally I already ordered mine the regular semi-auto version. And if I want to go for the E-grip, I will simply buy it this summer. I just don't feel like waiting maybe 3 months for that. They said June, but when in june? And before the release date and the street date and the shipping date from stores to customer, think more July than June.

Just buy it seperatly, there is already a cut out for the E-grip on the current Alpĥa.

Anyway there will be less option than the A5 or X7 E-grip, it will be cheaper also. So bottom line is: it's really not a big deal at all, just get it seperatly or wait 3 month, your choice.

carl_the_sniper wrote: Shorty: They didn't even give you guys the electric versions? What model did you get when the triumph came out?

We didn't.    No Triumphs.

JagdAlex wrote: Well the thing is that, the E-grip version of the Alpha comes only in June. BUT when in June? Just buy it seperatly, there is already a cut out for the E-grip on the current Alpĥa.

Ahhh... I wasn't aware of the delay.    I guess that's why we got standards . I had also heard that the electronics were not to be made available seperately, and at the time it didn't make sense to me... glad to hear that they will be offered. I'll have to save up and snag a kit... and one for my X-7 as well.


CarbineKid:
Went ahead and took the picture, for size comparisons.
Granted, my 16" AR is not an M4gery... mid-length handguards vs M4 handguards, but otherwise dimensions should be fairly close to M4.

Rifle won't go safe unless I charge it?
Is that not normal? That's how it is with all three of my ARs.
I never charge the rifle until I'm actually within my shooting bay ready to send copper-n-lead downrange.

I've had the Magpul mags for a while now. I take advantage of my C&R discounts. Sprung for half a dozen black and half a dozen FDE. With window and without. All of my aluminum and steel mags have Magpul followers as well.   Been extremely happy with all of them.

EOTech is a clone.    Got it for [poops] and giggles. I'd love to get the real deal, but not in the budget as of yet. For my purposes, the clone does the job. I don't think it'd stand up to any "real" usage, but trips to NRAHQ range it can handle. Holds zero. Perfect co-witness with my fixed iron sights.
Doesn't improve my shooting abilities whatsoever.

Then again, I don't think anything can.

They're not AR style peep sights really. They're akin to the old 98 sights, just housed within the carry handle and front post... so your run-o-the-mill patridge post/notch.

Not sure about aiming with the mask, as I typically aim by 'feel' and not looking down the barrel with a paintball gun. I'll check when I get home from work.

Turn it into a peep sight? Are you serious? The sights on the Alpha dont
work anyway. Adding a peep sight wouldn't do anything.

no most rifles will not safety unless charged, actually true with most firearms

Edited by senior project - 13 October 2008 at 10:08am