Cutting Weight on a Sig Cross

[FullyTorqued]

Have you gotten your hands on one of these? How much clearance will it need?

I have not. I imagine it would need a groove similar to the factory stock.

 

[mt100gr.]

I have not. I imagine it would need a groove similar to the factory stock.

10-4. Just wondering. I too, imagine that it sits flush with the top edge of the hinge. Any idea of the folded geometry and where the bolt handle ends up?

 

[FullyTorqued]

10-4. Just wondering. I too, imagine that it sits flush with the top edge of the hinge. Any idea of the folded geometry and where the bolt handle ends up?

I was trying to analyze that from pictures. I think it would clear. If it does hit the bolt you could reverse the hinge and make it fold to the left.

 

[beretta_man11]

We are in line for parkerizing at this time. Not sure why it takes so long but this whole process is a lot longer than I thought.
When I get the first batch in hand we have a few folks doing heavy testing for a short period. Actually short,, not Magpul next month short.

I'd love to see what you're working on. I'm between a cross and another tikka. This may help solidify my route!

 

[bruceleroy]

To be clear, I am NOT the maker of this product. I am working with someone that is making it.

The first few are done and testing is going on at an accelerated pace. There were a few small changes made to make it stronger, just in case. This will not change the release date of approximately end of May.

There have been zero issues with it thus far. I do not know pricing. Weight is 6.8 ounces with no original stock pieces added (can be used like that). 12.5 ounces as shown. OEM is over 17 ounces without folder.

The maker is Made Rifle/Made X Pro. He makes a few parts for the Cross and has more on the way.

I am going to do a video soonish at their request as a sneak peek. I will post that here as well.

This is obviously for the folks that are not, or are never, happy with OEM or the quality/lack of quality in some of the Sig parts but still love the rifle.

Thats all we have right now. He has this pic posted on FB in one of the Sig Cross groups so here it is.

 

[beretta_man11]

@bruceleroy , Thanks for the info, I had not heard of them until your post.

 

[intunegp]

Where would one find this and his other Cross products? I googled "Made Rifle" and "Made X Pro" and came up with nothing.

 

[bruceleroy]

Where would one find this and his other Cross products? I googled "Made Rifle" and "Made X Pro" and came up with nothing.

His safety levers and mag release can be seen at www.maderifle.com or madexpro.ca as he is from Canada.

 

[FullyTorqued]

His safety levers and mag release can be seen at www.maderifle.com or madexpro.ca as he is from Canada.

I installed his mag release, much better than factory. I can release the mag one handed now, without reaching inside the trigger guard. I also just had my barrel fluted, which shaved 4.4oz.

 

[bruceleroy]

I installed his mag release, much better than factory. I can release the mag one handed now, without reaching inside the trigger guard. I also just had my barrel fluted, which shaved 4.4oz.

Nice. I may end up with a carbon barrel but not sure how much weight that will save. I think if I change a few things I can get to 7lbs complete.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Carbon 6 announced barrel for them today. They are solid for $$

 

[FullyTorqued]

Carbon 6 announced barrel for them today. They are solid for $$

Does it include the extension?

 

[FullyTorqued]

Including the optic I was able to get mine down to 6lb 1oz with the barrel fluting and a slightly flexy polymer airsoft stock that I milled a slot in for the bolt to slide. It weighs 5.5lb without the microprism optic. The Sig fore grip adds 3oz to that. Still looking for a better optic and a light weight stock, maybe the adjustable MCX stock or the Canadian Made X if it’s light enough. Also might convert it to a 6CM if they start selling barrels with extensions.

 

[Tahoe1305]

Does it include the extension?

I don’t know that

 

[newmexicokid]

I really like that Made Rifles stock. Do you know of any vendors who might make a carbon handguard for the Cross? I have a Lancer handguard on my AR and really like it. It also isn't cold to the touch. Does anyone have any accuracy feedback on those Carbon 6 barrels?

 

[beretta_man11]

I really like that Made Rifles stock. Do you know of any vendors who might make a carbon handguard for the Cross? I have a Lancer handguard on my AR and really like it. It also isn't cold to the touch. Does anyone have any accuracy feedback on those Carbon 6 barrels?

I've been looking for one as well. No luck yet.

 

[beretta_man11]

Anyone have an update on lightweight products for the cross?

 

[intunegp]

Anyone have an update on lightweight products for the cross?

Haven't seen much lately. The BLK LBL handguard with an integrated bipod weighs a total of 17.3oz...that could be lighter than the factory handguard with your bipod attached depending on your setup. Odin Works is also making a handguard/forend with a large cutout on top but it also has integrated arca on the bottom so I'm not sure how it compares weight wise to factory.

I've also learned you can replace the Cross stock hinge with the Sig 1913 hinge which would allow you to use many of the MCX/MPX stocks...there is probably some weight saving potential with some of the minimalist Sig stocks and I'm not sure what the aftermarket has out there for those that could be useful.

 

[beretta_man11]

Haven't seen much lately. The BLK LBL handguard with an integrated bipod weighs a total of 17.3oz...that could be lighter than the factory handguard with your bipod attached depending on your setup. Odin Works is also making a handguard/forend with a large cutout on top but it also has integrated arca on the bottom so I'm not sure how it compares weight wise to factory.

I've also learned you can replace the Cross stock hinge with the Sig 1913 hinge which would allow you to use many of the MCX/MPX stocks...there is probably some weight saving potential with some of the minimalist Sig stocks and I'm not sure what the aftermarket has out there for those that could be useful.

Great reply, really appreciate that. Ideally, a CF handguard with a 3" section of built in arca at the magwell would be perfect. I've sent messages to lancer and others hoping for something, but no hits yet.