Aero Precision Continuous Optics Platform (C.O.P.) Discussion

[zero7one]

The Aero Precision Continuous Optics Platform (C.O.P.) Review is up. More information will be added as the build is complete and I run it through some live fire. Questions and comments are welcome.

Click here for the review.

[rob_s]

Thoughts on weight vs. traditional rail & upper?

[Eric]

Looks like this. $540.

[zero7one]

Thoughts on weight vs. traditional rail & upper?

I wish that I could give you an exact weight difference. There was a definate "WOW" factor with how lightweight all of the components were, but it would be hard to compare without physically weighing both of them. I will try to get you a more precise answer, but I would say that there is a weight savings.

[zero7one]

Looks like this. $540.

Yes it does, probably for a good reason.

[rob_s]

I wish that I could give you an exact weight difference. There was a definate "WOW" factor with how lightweight all of the components were, but it would be hard to compare without physically weighing both of them. I will try to get you a more precise answer, but I would say that there is a weight savings.

I think it you weighed the complete system (rail, upper, barrel nut) we could contrast that with traditional upper + various rails.

[zero7one]

I think it you weighed the complete system (rail, upper, barrel nut) we could contrast that with traditional upper + various rails.

I'm working on getting an answer for you on that.

[zero7one]

Per an Aero Precision representative:

The combined weight of the Upper, barrel nut, two handguard panels, three picatinny rails, and the screws is 1lb. 9.6oz.

Hope that helps out.

[Mute]

Will they have a rifle length model available?

[TehLlama]

Will they have a rifle length model available?

When, not if.

[rob_s]

Hope that helps out.

Yes it does. I have some other weights to factor in on my end.

[rob_s]

Just so I'm sure I understand...

Looking from the front down the barrel, you have a half-round top. To that you bolt the side "rail insert" of your choosing, and to those you bolt a 1/4-round "handguard panel" on each side, and those are joined at the bottom by another "rail insert". Rail inserts are available full-rail, half-rail/half-smooth, and full smooth.

[JavaBill2]

Pretty much, but the kit also includes a version of the full-rail and full-smooth rail inserts with anti-rotation sling swivel sockets.

[Stickman]

Bill,

Check your email when you get a chance, I sent you a reply.

[rob_s]

Overall width with rails, overall height, and inside diameter?
(or did I miss it somewhere? Having a discussion thread separate from a review thread is hard to follow)