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    Default The Masada Test Shoot

    http://www.military.com/forums/0,152...ESRC=navy-a.nl

    A short excerpt from the article.

    Just when most of us thought we'd seen it all, Magpul Industries Corp., of Boulder, Colorado, brought their new Masada tactical rifle to Orlando and literally stopped the 2007 SHOT Show. Immediately apparent was that this was not just another 5.56mm NATO rifle, not by a long shot. Blending the best materials with state-of-the-art production methods, the Masada also combined new ideas with long-standard operating principles to bring an advanced rifle to the 21st Century table.
    The company began with a soft (rubbery) polymer device that resembles a jock strap for a magazine, and Richard Fitzpatrick became an "overnight" success with his Magpul from which his innovative company got its name. Not only does the Magpul make it infinitely easier to get your magazine out of its pouch, but is also protects it when it hits the pavement during a speed reload.

    Next came Rich's first M16 stock. He and I laughed when I recounted introducing him to a huge firearms manufacturer a few SHOT Show's ago. To my horror, the marketing folks treated Rich like hammered dog s--t, telling him his product would never sell. Not only did it sell well -- to the U.S. military – but Magpul now has a rifle that could leave that other company's entry howling by the side of the road.

    A group effort, the Masada is the creation of Magpul's founder, Richard Fitzpatrick, Mike Mayberry, Eric and Brian Nakyama and Drake Clark. The Masada is initially produced in 5.56x45mm NATO (.223 Rem.), and is operated by a conventional short-stroke gas piston.

    However, the rifle will likely also be produced in several other calibers, to include 7.62x39mm (already produced), 5.45x39mm, 6.8x43mm SPC and 6.5mm Grendel.

    Using a now-conventional rotating multilug bolt and carrier, the Masada also has many surprises. As such, it will be exciting news for American law enforcement, not to mention the U.S. military and those of friendly foreign countries. Make no mistake about the latter element, as Richard Fitzpatrick is a former U.S. Marine and damned proud of it. Recently I traveled 300 miles over "the mountain" to Denver for a first look and live fire test of the Masada and of Magpul.
    "Having a gun and thinking you are armed is like having a piano and thinking you are a musician" Col. Jeff Cooper (U.S.M.C. Ret.)
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    Default Re: The Masada Test Shoot

    We need pics!!!!


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    Default Re: The Masada Test Shoot

    [quote=Hawk;168456]We need pics!!!!

    Here ya go.....
    http://www.magpul.com/pdfs/masadafront.pdf

    http://www.magpul.com/pdfs/masadaback.pdf

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=_e_lWZzO8rM U Tube link - test firing

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=UaYOI1waCYI
    Milspecmonkey.com Shotshow 2007 Magpul Industries

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=MTnlNyhuO_U Full auto test fire U Tube


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    "Having a gun and thinking you are armed is like having a piano and thinking you are a musician" Col. Jeff Cooper (U.S.M.C. Ret.)
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    Thank you both!

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    Default Re: The Masada Test Shoot

    I can't wait to get one of these. Magpul is a great company run by great guys. I have some Pmags and they work great and look pretty damn cool to boot.

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    Default Re: The Masada Test Shoot

    does anyone have a cost for these?

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    Default Re: The Masada Test Shoot

    AR Tupperware??

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    Default Re: The Masada Test Shoot

    Quote Originally Posted by brewguy View Post
    does anyone have a cost for these?
    They are supposed to run about $1400 MSRP.

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    Default Re: The Masada Test Shoot

    So are they going to be available for civilian sale?

    As of about 2 months ago, they stated that they had no answer. It seems like they are gunning for military and LE contracts, not civilian. Damn I want one though! ...just because!

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