In the words of Dr. Samuel Beckett, "Oh boy."
I actually don't see this as particularly useful for a home defense gun though I do see utility in the idea of a firearm that is freely accessible, but only able to be used when needed. Maybe in some kind of secure facility, or a weapon employed by security at some kind of locked down site. Could be an option for the ridiculous idea of arming teachers, I guess. Some kind of scenario like that.
Of real interest to me is the fact that it's an electronic trigger.
I eagerly await someone to develop a bullpup rifle that employs an electronic trigger. No more trigger linkages. Literally adjust the trigger to your liking.
While I don't think the average consumer is ready to accept a firearm that relies on electronics to function I think they are, to some degree, inevitable. If not as the primary operating system as secondary systems that powers other functions.
Magpul is already working with Maztech on their X4 system which employs a HUD over a traditional (proprietary - I can't remember?) optic to keep track of ammunition and for use as a ballistic computer. Once an industry standard is developed (or employed by the USA military) I imagine we'll see widespread adoption.
Either way, can't wait to see this thing hacked.
Also an interesting choice to have no optic cut on the gun. Particularly on the portion of the frame which doesn't reciprocate.
I also can't wait til one of these guns is found at a crime scene...except a hacker cloned another users gun and uploaded to that particular arm, thereby framing another person. Or maybe that's just the plot of murder mystery film I want to see, lol.
Either way, I don't want one of these lol.
I do want a rifle designed with an electronic trigger in mind though. I think it was Remington who made a version of their 700 rifle that had electronic primer ignition. I'd love to see more shit like that.
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