ACR is dead - how did you guys like it?

[CTS Tactical]

When they announced that they were shutting down Bushmaster they said the ACR was the only thing they were keeping. I wonder if that changed or people just misunderstood and assumed they were gone too and so the panic buying prices? Will have to look deeper into it.

 

[gettothechoppa]

When they announce that they were shutting down Bushmaster they said the ACR was the only thing they were keeping. I wonder if that changed or people just misunderstood and assumed they were gone too and so the panic buying prices? Will have to look deeper into it.

I’d almost hope that they sell the rights off to someone else. Another poster mentioned that Magpul would never touch it and I agree. But it would be nice if someone respectable started working on it or got some licensing for it. It could have been so much!


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[Xcaliber]

I saw 1 video that stated it had issues keeping zero, so never became interested.

 

[Granite3]

I saw 1 video that stated it had issues keeping zero, so never became interested.

I never experienced that with any of my 3.

 

[cmshoot]

Magpul would have no interest. If memory serves me correct, the brains of the ACR took their check and went on and started KRG and DRD

Yep. My buddy started Cobb Mfg and invented the ACR. Got bought out by Bushmaster and made a bundle.

Started another company and got bought out by Remington.

Started DRD Tactical and got bought out by Otis Technology.

The big boys don’t like it when little shops come out with cool stuff. I’m interested to see what his next venture will be. He’s a great guy and a genuine genius.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

Yep. My buddy started Cobb Mfg and invented the ACR. Got bought out by Bushmaster and made a bundle.

Started another company and got bought out by Remington.

Started DRD Tactical and got bought out by Otis Technology.

The big boys don’t like it when little shops come out with cool stuff. I’m interested to see what his next venture will be. He’s a great guy and a genuine genius.

I didn't realize he sold DRD. My experience with him was excellent - just couldn't ever figure out if he was looking at me...

 

[cmshoot]

I didn't realize he sold DRD. My experience with him was excellent - just couldn't ever figure out if he was looking at me...

That’s him! I was hired to shoot some of his stuff for a foreign entity that wanted it tested here in the States. We used Arena Training Facility (think it was Legion OTG at the time). I had the range and cabins all locked on, then he decided to go down the day before, so I called ahead and told them he was coming. The lady that mans the desk in the main building asked me how she could recognize him when he arrived. I told her, “He looks like a terrorist and sounds like a redneck, and he’ll be looking two difference directions at the same time.” She said when he walked in the door, she knew exactly who he was.

 

[J-P]

Yep. My buddy started Cobb Mfg and invented the ACR. Got bought out by Bushmaster and made a bundle.

Started another company and got bought out by Remington.

Started DRD Tactical and got bought out by Otis Technology.

The big boys don’t like it when little shops come out with cool stuff. I’m interested to see what his next venture will be. He’s a great guy and a genuine genius.

So where does Magpul fit into all of that? Thought it was their design (The Masada?)? Or did this guy do it for them?

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[Nob0dy]

I have an original ACR and love it. Its my go rifle!

Shoots amazingly and also suppressed.

 

[NewLeaf]

I have an original ACR and love it. Its my go rifle!

Shoots amazingly and also suppressed.

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Looking FINE too