[Raoul_Duke]

First of all, thank you again Zach!

I wanted something longer than the Hellion but the full length rails are obviously too long . . .

[Raoul_Duke]

I know I still need to refinish it, but I thought I post these pictures so it is easier to tell where I cut it.

[WaffenSchmied]

Raoul_Duke, on 07 March 2010 - 05:54 PM, said:

First of all, thank you again Zach!

I wanted something longer than the Hellion but the full length rails are obviously too long . . .

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Nice shotty!

[guido2]

Hello, Raoul_Duke
So, I assume that's a custom made/drilled Kross unit? Are they being offered to we minions?
Obviously, I think it looks pretty damn stellar. I reckon you have no interference from the vert. grip on reloading with that setup.

Respectfully,
guido

[Raoul_Duke]

WaffenSchmied, on 07 March 2010 - 06:51 PM, said:

Nice shotty!

Thank you WS!

guido2, on 07 March 2010 - 07:21 PM, said:

Hello, Raoul_Duke
So, I assume that's a custom made/drilled Kross unit? Are they being offered to we minions?
Obviously, I think it looks pretty damn stellar. I reckon you have no interference from the vert. grip on reloading with that setup.

Respectfully,
guido

Thank you guido!

Yes sir, customized by me! I hadn't considered selling them . . .

Tools used:
bench vise "padded" with wooden blocks
drill press (one could get by with a hand drill, but since I have a drill press I figured I should use it)
drill bits
hack saw with 24 tpi blade
el cheapo standard size flat file
Craftsman needle file set
various grits of sand paper wrapped around a small wooden block
(I think that's all . . .)

And no, there is no problem with the VG.

I did this for a few reasons: 1. moving the VG forward, 2. I like the looks of a longer HG, 3. aluminum seems less likely to break than composite, 4. it helps with cooling, 5. I think it looks bad ass!

[guido2]

Hello, Mr. Duke
Heck, I thought there may have been some custom work by Kross in there somewhere!
I guess that means your craftmanship looks pretty damn professional...

guido

[Raoul_Duke]

And thank you again guido!

All the thanks to Zach is for being the nice guy that he is! I don't feel that I should discuss any details of our transactions without his prior consent. That being said, he went out of his way to "give me a hand" with this by exceeding the expectations I had when I first contacted him with the idea.

ETA: the inside of the HG where I removed some of the center "rib" could have turned out better. Notice, there are no pictures of that.

This post has been edited by Raoul_Duke: 11 March 2010 - 10:54 PM

[KROSS FA]

Raoul_Duke, I commented on these before through PM but I have to tell you again it looks excellent! You did a fantastic job with the cuts. Very clean and professional looking. Great job!

Zach
Kross, LLC

[Raoul_Duke]

KROSS FA, on 08 March 2010 - 10:33 AM, said:

Raoul_Duke, I commented on these before through PM but I have to tell you again it looks excellent! You did a fantastic job with the cuts. Very clean and professional looking. Great job!

Zach
Kross, LLC

Thank you, Sir!

[RRice]

That looks great.

I had the longer handguard on my S17 before the Hellion.I have thought about figuring out a way to fit a longer rail on this gun......looks like you gave me some inspiration.

[Raoul_Duke]

Thank you RRice!

I just replied to your PM.

[KROSS FA]

guido2, on 07 March 2010 - 07:21 PM, said:

Are they being offered to we minions?
Obviously, I think it looks pretty damn stellar. I reckon you have no interference from the vert. grip on reloading with that setup.

Respectfully,
guido

Hang on to your hats. More news soon.

Zach
Kross, LLC

[KROSS FA]

We should have some in soon.

I'll post a new thread with additional info once we get closer.

Thanks,

Zach
Kross, LLC

[Raoul_Duke]

KROSS FA, on 02 August 2010 - 09:23 AM, said:

We should have some in soon.

I'll post a new thread with additional info once we get closer.

Thanks,

Zach
Kross, LLC

Haven't I seen something similar to that somewhere before???

It looks good!

[KROSS FA]

Raoul_Duke, on 02 August 2010 - 07:25 PM, said:

KROSS FA, on 02 August 2010 - 09:23 AM, said:

We should have some in soon.

I'll post a new thread with additional info once we get closer.

Thanks,

Zach
Kross, LLC

Haven't I seen something similar to that somewhere before???

It looks good!

RD,

Thanks!

This product may have never gotten off the ground if it wasn't for one particular customer who was determined to have one. . Once people saw those pics I started getting e-mails about making one.

We're looking forward to getting these out to the public.

Zach
Kross, LLC

[MCASSgt New River]

Zach,

Seems very close to the original...is it possible for existing Hellion owners to send back their hand guard to be machined, and refinished, to fit this "Shorty XR" look?

Thanks,
MCASSgt New River

[KROSS FA]

MCASSgt New River, on 12 August 2010 - 11:14 AM, said:

Zach,

Seems very close to the original...is it possible for existing Hellion owners to send back their hand guard to be machined, and refinished, to fit this "Shorty XR" look?

Thanks,
MCASSgt New River

Mike, PM Sent.



BTW, I had an opportunity to put one of these new Shorty XR's through the rounds last week and really enjoyed it. I think a lot of folks are going to be happy with this newly offered option.

Zach
Kross, LLC

[RRice]

Are these getting closer to being available?

[KROSS FA]

I should have them in stock and ready to ship out within a week or so, along with new Shorty Hellion and Mid-Length Hellion HG's for the 12-14" Tromix S-17's. I'll be sure to update as soon as they're in.

Thanks,

Zach
Kross, LLC