Special run SR15-E3 w/dimpled barrel & matching 1911

M16MANIAC · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:48 pm

Only 100 to be made
KAC SR15-E3 with dimpled barrel and a matching 1911 made by (i think Knight Hawk) with dimpled slide.
This is one awesome looking combo.
Put my name on the list so hopefully I will be the owner of 1 of the 100 pair when the come out.

Wish I had some pics to share with you, but take my word for it.
YOU WANT ONE.
With the dippled barrel it looks kinda of PDWish.
Now I have to save, save, save, damn thats hard for me

Twinsen · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:07 pm

Dimpled slide?! I can't imagine it looking good... but it must?

M16MANIAC · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:15 pm

Yeah, kind of wierd.
But I think it looks cool next to the SR15-E3.
It's just different.
Guess that's how they make them a matching set.

altav · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:24 pm

Where do you sign up?

M16MANIAC · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:34 pm

I did @ the shot show @ the KAC booth.

sgtmajor · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:19 am

M16MANIAC wrote:

I did @ the shot show @ the KAC booth.

funny thing. i think i might be on the list?? i did some talking with poacher about this awhile back but i dont know if it was for the combo or just the possiblity of the "KNIGHTHAWK" i guess i need to get in the "KNOW" can you PM me the price?

RedR1 · **Joined:** Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:28 am **Posts:** 216

I think I may have pix of it. I gotta flip through my camera. All pix from SHOT show were taken with consent from all manufactures prior to click the pix off

sgtmajor · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:42 am

RedR1 wrote:

I think I may have pix of it. I gotta flip through my camera. All pix from SHOT show were taken with consent from all manufactures prior to click the pix off

i can only hope :twisted:

NBJamie99 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:50 am

Now you just need to post them... :twisted:

st33ve0 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:18 am

I'll get some pics and post them tomorrow

M16MANIAC · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:55 am

sgtmajor wrote:

M16MANIAC wrote:

I did @ the shot show @ the KAC booth.

funny thing. i think i might be on the list?? i did some talking with poacher about this awhile back but i dont know if it was for the combo or just the possiblity of the "KNIGHTHAWK" i guess i need to get in the "KNOW" can you PM me the price?

They would not quote a price.

Doink67 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:34 pm

M16MANIAC wrote:

sgtmajor wrote:

M16MANIAC wrote:

I did @ the shot show @ the KAC booth.

funny thing. i think i might be on the list?? i did some talking with poacher about this awhile back but i dont know if it was for the combo or just the possiblity of the "KNIGHTHAWK" i guess i need to get in the "KNOW" can you PM me the price?

They would not quote a price.

more than you make in a year, no, your life

hs338lapua · **Joined:** Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:56 am **Posts:** 756

Doink67 wrote:

more than you make in a year, no, your life

Maybe on a 13 year olds allowance!

sgtmajor · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:50 pm

hs338lapua wrote:

Doink67 wrote:

more than you make in a year, no, your life

Maybe on a 13 year olds allowance!

im i taking this wrong or is this kid starting to shit on every thread?

rob_s · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:58 pm

eiriksean · **Joined:** Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:45 pm **Posts:** 106

too much dimpling going on for me it is a neat set though

Doink67 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:05 pm

rob_s wrote:

wow that isn't what I was expecting

st33ve0 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:52 am

hs338lapua · **Joined:** Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:56 am **Posts:** 756

Wow! I must say that the first picture posted didn't really do this pair justice. I really like the looks of them in the second set of pictures. Very classy. What's the price on the pair?

st33ve0 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:06 am

hs338lapua wrote:

Wow! I must say that the first picture posted didn't really do this pair justice. I really like the looks of them in the second set of pictures. Very classy. What's the price on the pair?

I could be wrong, but I believe the SR-15 is a one of a kind. I do know that the 1911 is 1 of 100 and there are about 50 left last I heard. It is a Nighthawk and KAC custom so...pricey but worth it would be my guess.

hambone · **Joined:** Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:03 am **Posts:** 70

damn sexy, wish i could be on the wait-list for that pair...

Jonas · **Joined:** Fri May 05, 2006 11:24 pm **Posts:** 1417

Two of the ugliest looking guns I've ever seen. The dimpling looks dumb and gimmicky anywhere other than the barrel.

3 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:11 pm

pbauw.. thanks for the kind words .. every one has different opinions about aesthetics . They are a one of custom set done in a certain style. The dimple pattern reduces weight everywhere it is used and they were done as a set. They are a high end custom collectors item set limited to 100 pcs and I'm pretty sure they are all sold out. There will also be a Strider knife done in the dimple pattern all in a custom case. What do you think would look cool if that is ugly .

silencertalk · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:15 pm

I saw them in person and loved them.

sgtmajor · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:17 pm

3 wrote:

pbauw.. thanks for the kind words .. every one has different opinions about aesthetics . They are a one of custom set done in a certain style. The dimple pattern reduces weight everywhere it is used and they were done as a set. They are a high end custom collectors item set limited to 100 pcs and I'm pretty sure they are all sold out. There will also be a Strider knife done in the dimple pattern all in a custom case. What do you think would look cool if that is ugly .

is that the standard contour barrel of the E3 or is that barrel different? other than the dimpling?

3 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:21 pm

standard other than the dimple pattern .

sgtmajor · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:24 pm

3 wrote:

standard other than the dimple pattern .

is the dimpling just forward of the GB or is it the entire barrel?

Doink67 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:49 pm

beautiful guns, Trey.
Will it be possible to get the dimpled rail covers and grip?

silencertalk · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:57 pm

Yeah, I think there would be demand to get those grips.

st33ve0 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:40 am

rsilvers wrote:

I saw them in person and loved them.

I agree, joining two quality manufacturer's to make custom stuff like this really paid off big. Great firearms you got there Trey :wink:

eiriksean · **Joined:** Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:45 pm **Posts:** 106

its a nice set just not for me i like the collaboration idea though will be a great set to pick up for a collector

sgtmajor · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:45 am

eiriksean wrote:

its a nice set just not for me i like the collaboration idea though will be a great set to pick up for a collector

+1 i remember the thread where all this got started. some of the ideas that have made it into life on those weapon systems were from board members themselves.

Jonas · **Joined:** Fri May 05, 2006 11:24 pm **Posts:** 1417

3 wrote:

pbauw.. thanks for the kind words .. every one has different opinions about aesthetics . They are a one of custom set done in a certain style. The dimple pattern reduces weight everywhere it is used and they were done as a set. They are a high end custom collectors item set limited to 100 pcs and I'm pretty sure they are all sold out. There will also be a Strider knife done in the dimple pattern all in a custom case. What do you think would look cool if that is ugly .

I understand the dimple pattern is KAC's "thing", but maybe a bit more subtle usage to provide texture on the gripping surfaces, like this:

I think I like the rifle now after looking at it again. I'd buy a set of those dimpled rail panels. The 1911 is scary though. Maybe I'd like it if a more traditional serration pattern were used on the slide? This is irrelevant, though, as I'm not the market for this kind of thing anyway.

BriggsRi · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:43 pm

Interesting, I like some aspects of the dimpling - especially the blue bbl. Very cool project!

Cosworth · **Posted:** Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:09 pm

I think they look TUFF :twisted:

Nice job to the folks involved! Let us know if this set could be purchased outside of the Shot show or if they are gone forever....

S-1 · **Joined:** Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:56 pm **Posts:** 72

Trey, I think they look great. I'm not a 1911 guy, but I do really like the looks of that one. Good job!!

Hey, is there any way that I can get that grip for the AR??

RedR1 · **Joined:** Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:28 am **Posts:** 216

sgtmajor wrote:

is the dimpling just forward of the GB or is it the entire barrel?

it was forward of the gas block

sgtmajor · **Posted:** Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:15 pm

RedR1 wrote:

sgtmajor wrote:

is the dimpling just forward of the GB or is it the entire barrel?

it was forward of the gas block

thats what i thought thanks for the update. BTW Poacher PM'ed me and told me i was the first person on the list

thanks for lookin out poacher!

Dan · **Posted:** Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:19 pm

The only part that I really like is the dimple work on the barrel. Are they destressed after this process?? Does in continue under the handguards?

Aquaman · **Posted:** Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:36 pm

3 wrote:

pbauw.. thanks for the kind words .. every one has different opinions about aesthetics . They are a one of custom set done in a certain style. The dimple pattern reduces weight everywhere it is used and they were done as a set. They are a high end custom collectors item set limited to 100 pcs and I'm pretty sure they are all sold out. There will also be a Strider knife done in the dimple pattern all in a custom case. What do you think would look cool if that is ugly .

Iâ€™d like to shake the hand of the Magnificent Ba$tard that made those parts. The amount of skill/concentration required to get each one of those dimples to line up perfectly on a 3D surface is amazing.

Your Tool Makers must be some of the best in the world.

Nice Job,
Aquaman

Cosworth · **Posted:** Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:21 pm

Came across this set on Gunbroker:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =121185761

I have no idea what the suggested price for the set is.... so please don't beat the messenger. I just wanted to post this for anyone looking for them.

st33ve0 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:01 pm

Cosworth wrote:

Came across this set on Gunbroker:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =121185761

I have no idea what the suggested price for the set is.... so please don't beat the messenger. I just wanted to post this for anyone looking for them.

That 1911 has different engraving than the one I saw at SHOT...interesting.

sgtmajor · **Posted:** Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:39 pm

st33ve0 wrote:

Cosworth wrote:

Came across this set on Gunbroker:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =121185761

I have no idea what the suggested price for the set is.... so please don't beat the messenger. I just wanted to post this for anyone looking for them.

That 1911 has different engraving than the one I saw at SHOT...interesting.

sure does.

rob_s · **Posted:** Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:15 pm

The guns in the Knights booth were different than the guns in the Nighthawk booth, FWIW.

sgtmajor · **Posted:** Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:44 pm

rob_s wrote:

The guns in the Knights booth were different than the guns in the Nighthawk booth, FWIW.

now that is interesting. i wonder if the final production weapons will all be the same?

boatbiologist · **Posted:** Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:10 pm

I almost think I could convince the wife that those belong in our "art" collection and not just more stuff for my gun safe.

Almost.

They look too nice to shoot. With only 100 sets, I guess that is the point.

I don't think I would want to own them, but they are nice to look at. I like KAC and Night Hawk working together. Almost makes me want to get back into 1911s.

Poacher · **Posted:** Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:46 pm

rob_s wrote:

The guns in the Knights booth were different than the guns in the Nighthawk booth, FWIW.

Yes, the logo that was displayed in the KAC booth will be the one we use. Trey did one of each to see how they looked and I liked the KAC logo style "knighthawk" as soon as I saw it.

It has been fun working on this project and we look forward to getting all the fine details together for the production run.

mtdawg169 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:36 pm

I love the collaboration and the special run guns that KAC introduced at the show, but I hope the finish on the Nighthawk is better than the one I had. Mine had finish flaking off all around the ejection port, especially in front of the port for some strange reason. The forward dimpling on the E3 is SWEET!

Doink67 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:10 pm

I'm amazed that the gunbroker guns cost less than a SR-25

Kevin/AAC · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:05 pm

I love the guns. I am buying two sets.

Special run SR15-E3 w/dimpled barrel & matching 1911

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