What dropped?

 

Yeah the flux raider X restock emails that go out.

 

OP is talking about when the Flux Legion becomes available their gone before you know it, I believe.

Only availability is at marked up prices.

 

I don’t know anything about them but what is MSRP on them? GB has them for $2499.00 no cc fee.

Out of curiosity why not get an MP-5?

 

For just the frame they retail $539 I think. Cheapest resale I’ve seen is like 750-800. With a Legion FCU and slide yea you’re probably spending $3k. I have an FCU and a few slides, comp, etc so I’m just looking for a chassis.

 

Use their IG profile notifications. They post 1-2days before any major drops with time/date. I got one during the last drop.

p.s. It's a fantastic tool btw, absolutely worth trying it out - very intuitive grip, controls, and overall operation. Get the optional thumb rest (1913 rails that they sell for $50), it's a must have.

 

Good info thank you!

 

Considering a SMC Alpha from Strike as they seem to be slightly more available. SMC bravos are readily available but I want to have the optic Mounted to the frame not the slide.

 

I have handled the FLUX, all I can say is, I wasn't impressed. Too flimsy feeling to me. I'd rather get a PCC.

 

Have you fingered an SMC alpha by chance? Ive read a few people say they actually preferred it to the FLUX.

 

I'll just stick to my PCC's.

 

Recently, drops have been running in the 200-300 quantity range. One very small recent one only had 50 in it, but was timed along with the first ever drop of blemished Raider X (think of that as extensively product improved third-gen Raider if you need a context).

I seriously would not depend on the emails, but on Insta or FB group notifications.

FWIW and YMMV.

 

I'm intrigued by the 365 raider. Something concealable with 3 points of contact is pretty appealing. I could give it to my wife and she'd be much more effective with it than she would a handgun by itself, at a lighter weight and easier to handle than a PCC.

 

I had a brief run with one. Returned it primarily due to poor ergonomics for me as I have pretty long limbs... and went with the Raider for P320 instead, which has far superior geometry for me. The challenge was two-fold: 1) the stock was simply too short/small and uncomfortable as there's very little meat on it... potentially solvable with extended stock and/or additional padding, but then it starts messing with overall size/fit. 2) no way to mount optic higher in the rear, so you're stuck either with slide-mount or looking for aftermarket accessories to mount up-front - this was the deal-breaker as it felt like the slide was rack back way too close to my eyes, like literally few inches away. I think front sight mount is critical otherwise it's really weird holding what essentially is a two-handed pistol just inches away from your face with your neck bent really low in at a weird angle - being so compact, you REALLY need to modify how you hold, move, maintain situational awareness with this thing. For a petite female or a small guy it probably works better but for an average or tall dude the compromise in the above isn't worth it, IMO.

Credit where credit's due: build quality and finish are top notch.

Good luck!