Comments on: Tactilite T-2 : Magazine fed .50 BMG AR-15 Upper!!! http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/ Firearms not Politics Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:41:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Overload in CO http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17387 Overload in CO Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:25:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17387 It looks like it'd be hard for a right handed person to see when firring. Or, is the magazine low enough that you'd be able to look over it? It looks like it’d be hard for a right handed person to see when firring. Or, is the magazine low enough that you’d be able to look over it?

]]> By: Kevin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17170 Kevin Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:33:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17170 $2000 is not really that expensive for a .50 in canada. In fact I would go as far as saying that thats pretty darn cheap. The cheapest we have here that is commonly available is the steyr HS-50, which starts at betwen $5000-5600 CAD. $2000 is not really that expensive for a .50 in canada. In fact I would go as far as saying that thats pretty darn cheap.

The cheapest we have here that is commonly available is the steyr HS-50, which starts at betwen $5000-5600 CAD.

]]> By: Bill Waites http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17149 Bill Waites Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:14:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17149 Page down a bit, its down a little bit on that page. Page down a bit, its down a little bit on that page.

]]> By: Bill Waites http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17147 Bill Waites Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:13:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17147 Here's video of one being shot. This, I believe, is the Safety Harbor version. 2nd Video, with the big fat guy in red shooting. http://blog.ryjones.org/page/6/ Here’s video of one being shot.

This, I believe, is the Safety Harbor version. 2nd Video, with the big fat guy in red shooting.

http://blog.ryjones.org/page/6/

]]> By: jdun1911 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17143 jdun1911 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:56:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17143 AR15 lowers are stress free. All the stress on the rifle should be contain in the upper. If I have a choice between the two I'll go for Sako TRG-42. AR15 lowers are stress free. All the stress on the rifle should be contain in the upper.

If I have a choice between the two I’ll go for Sako TRG-42.

]]> By: Dave M. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17142 Dave M. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:55:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17142 Very cool, looks a lot like the Safety Harbor upper with the same price point. This one comes with rails though. Curious about the weight. Very cool, looks a lot like the Safety Harbor upper with the same price point. This one comes with rails though. Curious about the weight.

]]> By: War Wolf http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17138 War Wolf Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:50:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17138 Any links to reviews of Tactilite uppers? Is there too much stress on the lower? I am eyeballing a Sako TRG-42 in .338 Lapua but I do like to save $$$. Do any of the readers on TFB have a Tactilite upper? Willing to share their impressions? Any links to reviews of Tactilite uppers? Is there too much stress on the lower? I am eyeballing a Sako TRG-42 in .338 Lapua but I do like to save $$$. Do any of the readers on TFB have a Tactilite upper? Willing to share their impressions?

]]> By: Chris http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17137 Chris Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:33:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17137 Steve, let me know if you need a "guest tester" for this baby - I have a brand-new AR lower (bought as a "spare") with no roof on it that's begging for a rig like this. Heck, I might even give it back after! ;) Steve, let me know if you need a “guest tester” for this baby – I have a brand-new AR lower (bought as a “spare”) with no roof on it that’s begging for a rig like this. Heck, I might even give it back after! ;)

]]> By: Lance http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17126 Lance Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:16:10 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17126 Really cool. But 2 grand? too expensive. Really cool. But 2 grand? too expensive.

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17112 Steve Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:56:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17112 Mike , the owner of Zel Custom, told me they were not the first to come up with the concept (he is a very honest guy). Heath, I think they have actually offered to send me review guns. Its not practical, but even if it was I would be to embarrassed to publish my groups - I am a relatively poor shot ;) Mike , the owner of Zel Custom, told me they were not the first to come up with the concept (he is a very honest guy).

Heath, I think they have actually offered to send me review guns. Its not practical, but even if it was I would be to embarrassed to publish my groups – I am a relatively poor shot ;)

]]> By: Heath http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17109 Heath Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:45:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17109 Very cool indeed! And now that I've seen it I wonder why no one else had thought of this. I look forward to reading reports after it's been used. I say give Steve first shot on shooting it and writing about it. Very cool indeed! And now that I’ve seen it I wonder why no one else had thought of this. I look forward to reading reports after it’s been used. I say give Steve first shot on shooting it and writing about it.

]]> By: prodromos http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17108 prodromos Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:09:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17108 Anyone knows? What is the weight of this thing? I am a fan of http://www.serbu.com/top/bfg50.php Could it be lighter? than the 22" bfg-50 carbine? (17lbs) Anyone knows?
What is the weight of this thing?

I am a fan of http://www.serbu.com/top/bfg50.php

Could it be lighter? than the 22″ bfg-50 carbine? (17lbs)

]]> By: P47f6f http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17098 P47f6f Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:46:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17098 This hurts just looking at it! This hurts just looking at it!

]]> By: Ty http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17096 Ty Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:51:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17096 The Safety Harbor upper in the exact same configuration is not considered a firearm. I think this is a really cool idea. However, I think an AR-50 or even a bolt action Barrett might be a better option unless this lets you skirt stupid state laws about .50 BMG. The Safety Harbor upper in the exact same configuration is not considered a firearm. I think this is a really cool idea. However, I think an AR-50 or even a bolt action Barrett might be a better option unless this lets you skirt stupid state laws about .50 BMG.

]]> By: Tom http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17095 Tom Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:50:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17095 Kevin, you can export to Canada so long as it's not STAMPED with a military caliber (.50 BMG) you could probably get one stamped with another name like .50 KEVIN or just get the superior .416 Barrett anyways. Exporting non-military caliber firearms from the US to Canada generally costs about $100 + S&H through a specialist FFL. However being an AR upper it will still be a restricted firearm. There's the BOHICA FAR-50 upper as well. Kevin, you can export to Canada so long as it’s not STAMPED with a military caliber (.50 BMG) you could probably get one stamped with another name like .50 KEVIN or just get the superior .416 Barrett anyways.

Exporting non-military caliber firearms from the US to Canada generally costs about $100 + S&H through a specialist FFL.

However being an AR upper it will still be a restricted firearm.

There’s the BOHICA FAR-50 upper as well.

]]> By: Tom http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17094 Tom Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:45:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17094 It seems to me that if they were actually going to deliver a safe, reliable product by Christmas, they'd have more than a computer rendering by now. It seems to me that if they were actually going to deliver a safe, reliable product by Christmas, they’d have more than a computer rendering by now.

]]> By: Jake http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17093 Jake Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:36:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17093 You let the Canadians know about this?!? We are getting invaded for sure now. You let the Canadians know about this?!? We are getting invaded for sure now.

]]> By: John Bear Ross http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17092 John Bear Ross Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:26:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17092 Hopefully they come up with a switch-barrel version in standard and magnum-length chamberings, like 30-06, .300 WM, or the like. Safety Harbor Firearms also has a side-mag .50 upper. Best, JBR Hopefully they come up with a switch-barrel version in standard and magnum-length chamberings, like 30-06, .300 WM, or the like.

Safety Harbor Firearms also has a side-mag .50 upper.

Best,
JBR

]]> By: mark http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17091 mark Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:02:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17091 Hasn't the ATF found that uppers that have their own ammunition feeding mechanism are their own "firearms", needing a 4473? I seem to remember the ATF reclassifying a belt-fed machinegun upper as its own firearm Hasn’t the ATF found that uppers that have their own ammunition feeding mechanism are their own “firearms”, needing a 4473?

I seem to remember the ATF reclassifying a belt-fed machinegun upper as its own firearm

]]> By: Jason http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17090 Jason Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:01:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17090 WOW, very cool. Need to start saving my allowance WOW, very cool. Need to start saving my allowance

]]> By: Kevin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17089 Kevin Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:59:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17089 That is realllly cool. Unfortunately, as this is made in the US, I could not import one into good ol' Canada due to US Export laws. That is realllly cool. Unfortunately, as this is made in the US, I could not import one into good ol’ Canada due to US Export laws.

]]> By: Fred http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/10/26/tactilite-t-2-magazine-fed-50-bmg-ar-15-upper/#comment-17084 Fred Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:18:04 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=8840#comment-17084 That's worth taking a break from the break. That’s worth taking a break from the break.

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