So far in the pre-SHOT Show press release bombardment I think these new products from this new company are the two things I’m most excited about. And the products I’m most excited to get my hands on. New from Alpha Foxtrot — www.BuiltAF.com — is their AF409c aluminum GLOCK-compatible pistol frame and their MF409c modular GLOCK-compatible pistol frame. Many more photos and details follow . . .
First, the AF409c:
You probably have the gist from the photos and one-pagers, but what we’re looking at here is a machined and hardcoat anodized 7075 aluminum pistol frame with steel rail inserts. It’s dimensionally compatible with Gen3 GLOCK components, but it changes up the ergos and features.
For instance, an actual Picatinny-spec rail graces the dust cover and an awesome looking thumb rest (practically a “gas pedal”) is machined into either side. Rails, locking block, and pins are included.
All at an MSRP of $249. I’ve been wrong before, but I think these things are going to be incredibly popular.
A limited number of frames is already available via the “Buy Now” link on Alpha Foxtrot’s website. Keep in mind that these are legally firearms so will have to be shipped to your FFL for transfer and won’t be available in certain states.
Next up is the MF409c, which is the first modular frame I can recall with GLOCK-compatible parts fit. The aluminum grip module (trigger guard, grip, beavertail) is a separate piece from the steel rail module (dust cover, locking block area, slide rails, top of the grip area, etc). The rail module is the serialized “firearm” component.
While this definitely opens up the possibility of swapping around all combinations of short and long slides on short and long frames, it also allows for a lot of fun with colors.
Estimated availability of the MF409c is early Q2 of this year. MSRP is $249.
That’s a … well, it’s quite a website, isn’t it? I think that website was designed before the Internet existed.
In any case, they already have some moving target systems on their site. Cheapest one is >$6,000. Will be interesting to see what they price an “extremely affordable” unit at.
So in addition to firing when I don’t want it to, it will NOT operate when I want it to?
No wonder why this pistol is approved for duty use in California.
Seven pounds. Before ammo and accessories. Are you serious? It may break down and yeah its nifty, but a pack rifle this aint. Might as well just build a 300blk shorty if you need something supressed at that weight and cost. With PSAs current specials, im out the door on that for under $400.
I wont even get into sub2000s which are coming into widespread availability nthese days, because those are an aquired tasted (ergonomic cluster f*ck). But sure. Omg!omg!itsarugeritsaruger!
Sigh.
“Ain’t gonna be cheap”. Well, the standard bearer in this platform is the Benelli M4. At around $2000, this will have to be cheaper to get any attention. And it will have to be substantially cheaper to get any traction. If this comes in at $1200-$1300, it will sell.
I like the website design. It reminds me of a time when websites in general were much less “media rich”, AKA obnoxious. However, I wouldn’t mind if they included more links to photos, videos, technical information, etc.
Still just a Glock.
I would have be interested in these if I had only known Glock frames up until now. However, I have now tried Polymer80’s new frames and have been completley won over. Guess these frames would still be good if you had a bias against polymer frames…
How do you like your P80?? I have numerous handguns and long guns, but I recently built one, my first, an Ar15 from a stripped lower and in MD had to go through the waiting period to buy a stripped lower, they say because I could have legally built it into a pistol configuration, I think they just wanted some of my money and to keep my name with the gun. I should have just used an 80% lower. Now I would like to build a pistol and having a couple of Glocks was thinking I could swap parts amoung them, but I would like to have a 1911 also. I’ve heard the work that goes into building a reliable 1911 is pretty complex, but I suppose that’s all in how much machining/fitting has gone into the parts before you buy them, from what I can gather. The new P80 frames look very nice, and with so many Glocks around today having one that looks so different is a great idea.
Depends almost entirely on the gun in question.
“No one is coming for your guns”
“We just need a list for safety reasons”
Depends on the gun. Those with a larger slide release I just hit the release. Others I slingshot the slide.
GPS huh. Being paranoid of any device that can track were I am, I see a possibility that these, after improved, will be mandatory on all newly purchased firearms. Just like this spy device I am calling a cell phone, we are giving BIG BROTHER all the tools it needs.
How is this not an illegal taking? The Mass State Constitution has an article that is similar to the US Constitution’s.
Ironicatbest, “ pocket dump” is a generic term, for all the gear guys/gals carry around ,so you’ll see watches , and rings.
Btw over on the Usuall Suspects Network, there is a pocket dump thread nearing , 3,000 pages ! A ton of custom guns , knives and even custom or “ modeled flashlights , high end watches and top of the line photos, makes these guys seem like pikers .
Psa rules!
But can it ‘bypass’ cali laws I wonder???
A stick in the eye of the dems running that state of madness!
33ft is closer than I’m comfortable with launching a counter against a 1,500lb bear at full charge. My rule of thumb is If Mr. Bear is closer than 60ft, the distance of a semi truck with a 53′ box trailer. My 45-70 rifle is at the low ready and Mr. bear is highly likely to be taking a dirt nap soon.
33′ leave NO margin for error.
The photo turns my stomach. That’s not hunting. If someone needs to bolster their sick ego, they need to engage in some other type of activity.
When is it comming out for the Glock 20 10mm?
I meant for Glock 20 10mm gen4
Anybody know if theyre still selling these?
PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN THE ALUM. GLOCK FRAMES ARE AVAILABLE.