Will more pew pew companies follow suit?

[sheep dog]

So sig came out with the serialized FCU and then you had options to “build” a 320/365 to your liking . Now with the Springfield armory echelon getting the same aftermarket support with grip modules and what not for what they call the COG that is also the serialized part and can be put together with various custom grip modules etc. will this become a common thing with other manufacturers? I know I enjoy the ability to have modularity and options. I just took my stock echelon with integrated comp a step up with a sharps bros aluminum grip module with much better feeling ergos and twice as heavy over the polymer grip module which lends to a pleasure to shoot. Especially with the DPM recoil spring system also tuned for shooting flat and fast . Anyone else appreciate the modularity and options with a serialized FCU/COG? Anyone think it will become a trend?


Here is the echelon makeover thus far…

 

[Rolling_trip]

P365 FCU will run you $350…….for me that’s a bit much. You may as well find a cheap used complete gun for that price.

 

[David Postell]

P365 FCU will run you $350…….for me that’s a bit much. You may as well find a cheap used complete gun for that price.

Buying a 320/365 fcu separate is the dumbest thing you can do when building a sig. cause the fcu is half the price of the gun itself. And usually takes a minute to buy all the parts used separately.

But other than that the fcu/cog game is where it’s at. Unless you’re like Ruger/magpul and decide to make a Glock with a fcu…. 😂😂😂😂

People really struggling with innovation like Glock has been for 20+ years.
Like if you’re gonna use someone else’s idea change and upgrade it where it’s a different gun.

 

[wolfmanrogers]

It depends on how the patents are written or if other companies see value in licensing the patent. You can’t just build whatever you want to build without expectations of getting sued for infringement if there is ip on the tech.

 

[sheep dog]

P365 FCU will run you $350…….for me that’s a bit much. You may as well find a cheap used complete gun for that price.

Yeah I never was interested in buying just the FCU but more so building it out and or upgrading your pistol . Just the options itself to “build a bear” for adults 😆

 

[spencer60]

When you see a company like Ruger come out with a chassis gun (the new RXM) you know that the concept has gone mainstream.

SIG sold the world (and the US military) on 'modularity' in handguns, and it seems to be sticking.

I used to think it only made sense overseas, where some countries limited the number of handguns you could own. But the idea is definitely getting traction here in the US.

We love personalizing guns here, just look at ARs. As long as the parts are reasonably priced, having a chassis gun makes that a lot easier. And the ability to swap out the manufacturers idea of a frame for a 3rd party (or even 3D printed) design is a huge win for DIY-ers.

 

[BigMike]

It will depend on the ATF deciding on what is and is not a receiver needing to be serialized. ARs and AK, it's the lower, HK and a bunch of others, it's the upper, scorpions it's the side plate, DIAS and lightning links need their own serial numbers.

With the 80% stuff gone out of the window I don't see how it's advantageous, but I'm betting it's just me.

 

[wolfmanrogers]

When you see a company like Ruger come out with a chassis gun (the new RXM) you know that the concept has gone mainstream.

SIG sold the world (and the US military) on 'modularity' in handguns, and it seems to be sticking.

I used to think it only made sense overseas, where some countries limited the number of handguns you could own. But the idea is definitely getting traction here in the US.

We love personalizing guns here, just look at ARs. As long as the parts are reasonably priced, having a chassis gun makes that a lot easier. And the ability to swap out the manufacturers idea of a frame for a 3rd party (or even 3D printed) design is a huge win for DIY-ers.

Not necessarily,, not if SIG wants too much money to license their patents. Producing classics that are not patented any longer is financially lucrative for a lot of companies, look how many 1911s, ARs and Glock clones are out there. Being new and innovative is very risky, it takes a massive amount of money to come up with a new design then people might not even want it. Whether or not a company comes out with a chassis system pistol has a lot less to do with what the public wants and a lot more to do with what is financially viable at the time. Or, can you design around an existing patent.

 

[spencer60]

True, I don't see everything becoming a chassis system, but they are going to take over a lot of the market for people who like to tinker with their guns IMHO.

I would also bet dollars to donuts that the Gen 6 Glock will be a chassis gun. Same for the M&P 3.0. The ability to fit a wide variety of frame/hand sizes and uses without buying a new gun for every officer on a force will make this a requirement.

 

[sheep dog]

True, I don't see everything becoming a chassis system, but they are going to take over a lot of the market for people who like to tinker with their guns IMHO.

I would also bet dollars to donuts that the Gen 6 Glock will be a chassis gun. Same for the M&P 3.0. The ability to fit a wide variety of frame/hand sizes and uses without buying a new gun for every officer on a force will make this a requirement.

I’d be surprised if Glock ever does anything more than bringing back finger grooves for latest greatest haha